# Head of Investment and Business Development (Emirati) — Talents Tide

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Location: Dubai, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 50,000 to 90,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-07-14
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## Description

• Job Title: Investment and Business Development Section Manager /Head (Emirati)

• Sector: Strategy Sector

• Department: Investment and Partnerships Development Department

• Section: —

• Grade: 14

• Job Family: Sales & Business Development

• Sub-Family: Sales & Business Development

Reporting Lines

• Reports Directly To: Director of Investment and Partnerships Development

• Direct Reports:

• Senior Investment and Business Development Specialist

Job Purpose

To develop and implement feasibility studies and identify new opportunities for developing the authority's assets and executing its projects in a cost-efficient manner. The role is also responsible for monitoring financial performance and return on investment (ROI) of projects and initiatives, and identifying necessary corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities

Functional Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the department's annual business plan, ensuring alignment with departmental needs, quality, and institutional excellence objectives.

• Monitor departmental performance in line with approved directives.

• Lead the team in preparing and executing the annual operational plan, including KPIs, targets, projects, programs, and budget requirements, and submit for approval.

• Direct the team to develop and implement departmental policies and procedures, ensuring compliance.

• Lead implementation of management methodologies, quality control, and process improvement initiatives.

• Manage the development and execution of investment and business development programs, ensuring optimal use of resources and financial sustainability.

Investment & Business Development Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct feasibility studies and identify opportunities to develop the authority's assets efficiently and in line with Department of Finance requirements.

• Monitor financial performance and ROI of projects and initiatives, identify corrective actions, and report to senior management.

• Conduct proactive studies to identify investment and business development opportunities aligned with the authority's strategy.

• Perform market research and studies to propose innovative ways to grow investments and revenues in collaboration with relevant units.

• Define mechanisms for recommending reinvestment strategies to ensure financial sustainability and support sector growth.

• Meet with potential partners and enhance positioning (e.g., promoting Dubai as a leading destination in relevant sectors.

• Prepare feasibility studies for new investments and provide recommendations on investment decisions.

• Participate in evaluating and structuring agreements and contracts related to new or existing investments.

• Provide inputs on risk analysis and management and develop mitigation plans in coordination with relevant units.

• Contribute to innovation and institutional excellence initiatives aligned with the strategic plan.

• Ensure compliance with information security policies and report any violations.

• Adhere to occupational health, safety, and environmental policies.

• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Operational Responsibilities

• Provide periodic data and reports to management, highlighting improvement areas to support decision-making and operational excellence.

• Prepare regular performance reports, identify performance gaps and risks, and recommend corrective actions to minimize disruptions and achieve targets within deadlines.

Financial Management

• Provide inputs to the Finance Department for budget preparation in line with governance processes.

• Monitor budget execution, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions to ensure alignment with approved budgets.

People Management

• Develop workforce planning strategies, recruitment, training, and development plans to ensure operational efficiency.

• Set departmental objectives and conduct mid-year and annual performance reviews.

• Monitor team performance and provide guidance as needed.

• Identify required competencies and provide coaching on operational and people management matters.

Stakeholder Management

Internal Stakeholders:

• All organizational units within the authority

External Stakeholders:

• Semi-government and private sector entities

• Relevant local and federal entities

Required Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Investment Management, Business Development, Strategic Management, Market Analysis, or equivalent from an accredited university

Professional Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience

• Ability to develop policy and regulatory recommendations

• Ability to lead planning and execution of high-impact programs

• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and initiatives

• Knowledge of sector trends and ability to support strategy and policy development

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## Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Investment Management, Business Development, Strategic Management, Market Analysis, or equivalent from an accredited university. Minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience. Ability to develop policy and regulatory recommendations; ability to lead planning and execution of high-impact programs; strong stakeholder management and coordination skills; experience leading multidisciplinary teams and initiatives; knowledge of sector trends and ability to support strategy and policy development.

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