Associate – Strategy, Operations And Business Development

Company Description Amkan is an independent private credit and governance advisory firm that supports institutional capital providers, corporates, and financial authorities in complex credit situations. The firm combines transaction structuring expertise with rigorous risk assessment, governance, and regulatory alignment across the full lifecycle of a mandate, from capital strategy and underwriting to execution and post-closing oversight. Amkan enables seamless market entry and lifecycle support, including the structuring of SPVs, holding companies, and foundations with strong regulatory precision. Its advisory services focus on future-ready governance models, digital asset strategies, and ESG frameworks tailored to investor expectations and UAE mandates, complemented by regulated private trustee services for wealth preservation and fiduciary stewardship. Based in Abu Dhabi, Amkan brings together decades of legal, regulatory, and financial experience, blending global standards with deep local insight to serve visionaries building the next generation of business and investment platforms. Role Description The Associate – Strategy, Operations and Business Development role is a full-time, on-site position based in Abu Dhabi. This role involves supporting strategic initiatives across private credit and governance advisory mandates, including market and sector research, financial and transaction analysis, and preparation of client presentations and internal decision materials. The associate will help streamline operational processes, track mandate progress, coordinate cross-functional workflows, and contribute to building scalable frameworks for client delivery and internal governance. Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting with business development activities such as pipeline management, proposal drafting, opportunity evaluation, and relationship management with clients and partners. The role also requires close collaboration with senior team members to refine Amkan’s service offerings, enhance market entry strategies, and support thought leadership and knowledge management efforts. Qualifications • Strong analytical and strategic skills, including experience with market research, financial analysis, and business planning. • Operational excellence capabilities, such as process mapping, workflow optimization, and project management in professional services or financial environments. • Business development and client-facing skills, including proposal preparation, stakeholder communication, and relationship management. • Understanding of credit, corporate finance, or governance-related topics, with interest in regulatory frameworks, ESG, and digital asset strategies. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to present complex concepts clearly and concisely. • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, economics, business, law, public policy, or a related field. • High level of integrity, attention to detail, and comfort working in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced environment. • Previous experience in consulting, investment banking, private credit, legal advisory, or a similar field is an advantage. • Ability to work on-site in Abu Dhabi and collaborate effectively with diverse teams and senior stakeholders. Show more Show less

Strong analytical and strategic skills, including experience with market research, financial analysis, and business planning. Operational excellence capabilities, such as process mapping, workflow optimization, and project management in professional services or financial environments. Business development and client-facing skills, including proposal preparation, stakeholder communication, and relationship management. Understanding of credit, corporate finance, or governance-related topics, with interest in regulatory frameworks, ESG, and digital asset strategies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to present complex concepts clearly and concisely. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, economics, business, law, public policy, or a related field. High level of integrity, attention to detail, and comfort working in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced environment. Previous experience in consulting, investment banking, private credit, legal advisory, or a similar field is an advantage. Ability to work on-site in Abu Dhabi and collaborate effectively with diverse teams and senior stakeholders.

Support strategic initiatives across private credit and governance advisory mandates, including market and sector research, financial and transaction analysis, and preparation of client presentations and internal decision materials. Help streamline operational processes, track mandate progress, coordinate cross-functional workflows, and contribute to building scalable frameworks for client delivery and internal governance. Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting with business development activities such as pipeline management, proposal drafting, opportunity evaluation, and relationship management with clients and partners. Collaborate with senior team members to refine Amkan’s service offerings, enhance market entry strategies, and support thought leadership and knowledge management efforts.