Managing Director, Global Direct & Co-Investments, State Investment Vehicle (Role based in Dubai)

Background: Our client is seeking a highly experienced private equity professional to lead transactions for its growing global direct and co-investments platform as Managing Director This senior-level opportunity is based in Dubai and targets candidates with 20+ years of experience with a significant part in private equity investments, particularly those with exposure to both direct and co-investments in developed markets The ideal candidate will have a strong institutional background, proven experience managing investment teams, and a well-established network within large-cap private equity firms to originate and execute global deals Requirements: • Approximately 20 years of relevant investment experience, with a significant portion spent in private equity investing • Demonstrated track record executing both minority direct investments and GP-led or LP co-investments in developed markets • Extensive experience leading transaction teams and managing the full investment lifecycle, from sourcing and underwriting through execution, portfolio management, and exit • Strong network across leading global private equity firms, investment banks, and corporate executives, with the ability to originate differentiated investment opportunities • Proven leadership experience managing and developing investment professionals • Background within a leading private equity firm, sovereign wealth fund, pension fund, endowment, or other institutional investment platform preferred • Strong commercial judgement, investment underwriting capabilities, and experience evaluating large-cap and upper mid-market opportunities across sectors • Willingness to relocate to Dubai and operate in a highly entrepreneurial, globally focused investment environment Show more Show less

Approximately 20 years of relevant investment experience, with a significant portion spent in private equity investing; Demonstrated track record executing both minority direct investments and GP-led or LP co-investments in developed markets; Extensive experience leading transaction teams and managing the full investment lifecycle, from sourcing and underwriting through execution, portfolio management, and exit; Strong network across leading global private equity firms, investment banks, and corporate executives, with the ability to originate differentiated investment opportunities; Proven leadership experience managing and developing investment professionals; Background within a leading private equity firm, sovereign wealth fund, pension fund, endowment, or other institutional investment platform preferred; Strong commercial judgement, investment underwriting capabilities, and experience evaluating large-cap and upper mid-market opportunities across sectors; Willingness to relocate to Dubai and operate in a highly entrepreneurial, globally focused investment environment

Lead transactions for its growing global direct and co-investments platform as Managing Director; originate and execute global deals; manage investment teams; oversee the full investment lifecycle from sourcing and underwriting through execution, portfolio management, and exit; leverage network across private equity firms, banks, and corporate executives to originate opportunities; relocate to Dubai and operate in a globally focused investment environment