Investment Director – Private Markets & Direct Investments

Investment Director – Private Markets & Direct Investments Location: Muscat, Oman Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) About the Opportunity A confidential, owner-led investment group based in Muscat, Oman, is seeking an experienced Investment Director – Private Markets & Direct Investments to establish and lead its dedicated private-investment function. The wider group has assets exceeding US$1 billion, with diversified interests across energy, mining, fisheries, logistics, commodities, retail, financial services, real estate and operating businesses. This is a hands-on, senior investment role offering direct access to the CEO and responsibility for evaluating existing investments, identifying new opportunities, executing transactions and managing private-market fund allocations. The successful candidate will initially lead a lean investment team, supported by a Junior Investment Analyst, with significant personal ownership of financial analysis, investment decisions and portfolio performance. Key Responsibilities 1. Direct Investments & Transactions • Identify, assess and execute direct investments, acquisitions, minority investments, co-investments and joint ventures. • Build and review financial models, valuations, investment cases and downside scenarios. • Lead commercial due diligence, transaction negotiations and execution, working with external legal, tax and sector specialists where required. • Develop investment recommendations covering returns, risks, funding requirements, value creation and exit strategies. 2. Private-Market Fund Investments • Evaluate and monitor private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure and other relevant private-market funds. • Conduct detailed due diligence on fund managers, investment strategies, performance, fees, valuation methodologies, leverage and investor protections. • Assess fund commitments, capital calls, distributions, liquidity terms, redemption restrictions and exit provisions. • Recommend allocations and monitor fund performance against investment objectives. 3. Existing Portfolio Management • Review existing investments and portfolio companies, assessing financial performance, valuations, debt, cash generation and future funding requirements. • Recommend whether to hold, increase investment, refinance, restructure or exit existing positions. • Monitor business performance, management delivery, investment returns and material risks. • Work with portfolio-company leadership through appropriate governance channels while maintaining clear investment oversight. 4. Portfolio Construction & Reporting • Monitor investment exposure across sectors, geographies, strategies, fund managers and investment vintages. • Maintain cash-flow forecasts covering commitments, capital calls, distributions and follow-on investments. • Prepare clear investment papers and performance reports for the CEO and Investment Committee, where applicable. • Establish practical investment policies, due-diligence procedures and portfolio-monitoring systems. 5. Team Leadership • Recruit and develop a Junior Investment Analyst to support research, financial modelling and portfolio reporting. • Remain personally accountable for investment analysis, recommendations, execution and follow-through. • Work closely with the Finance Director and Operations & Risk Manager to support effective investment governance. Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will demonstrate: • Typically 10+ years of relevant investment experience, including substantial recent buy-side responsibility in private markets. • Senior-level experience with a recognised international investment firm, private equity house, investment institution or financial-services organisation. • Proven experience in both direct investment execution and private-market fund selection and management. • A strong track record in financial modelling, valuation, due diligence, transaction structuring and investment-level portfolio oversight. • Experience assessing open-ended and closed-ended funds, including commitment planning, liquidity management, fees and investor terms. • The ability to independently evaluate investment opportunities, make commercially sound recommendations and explain investment outcomes. • Cross-border investment experience; exposure to Oman or the wider GCC region would be advantageous. • A relevant university degree. CFA, CAIA or a relevant postgraduate qualification would be an advantage. • Excellent written and verbal English communication, sound commercial judgement and a high degree of discretion. Candidates whose experience is limited to investment advisory, fundraising, product distribution or fund marketing, without meaningful direct-investment and buy-side decision-making responsibility, are unlikely to be suitable. What the Role Offers • A permanent, Director-level appointment based in Muscat, Oman. • Direct reporting to the CEO of a diversified investment group with assets exceeding US$1 billion. • Responsibility for shaping and developing the group's private-markets investment function. • Exposure to direct investments, international transactions, private-market funds and portfolio strategy. • A lean team structure with meaningful ownership, autonomy and accountability. • A competitive remuneration package, with terms and joining date to be agreed. Confidentiality: This is a confidential search. Further details about the investment group and mandate will be shared with shortlisted candidates. To Apply: Please share your updated CV, highlighting your direct investment experience, private-market fund exposure, transaction track record and current location. Show more Show less

Typically 10+ years of relevant investment experience, including substantial recent buy-side responsibility in private markets. Senior-level experience with a recognised international investment firm, private equity house, investment institution or financial-services organisation. Proven experience in both direct investment execution and private-market fund selection and management. A strong track record in financial modelling, valuation, due diligence, transaction structuring and investment-level portfolio oversight. Experience assessing open-ended and closed-ended funds, including commitment planning, liquidity management, fees and investor terms. The ability to independently evaluate investment opportunities, make commercially sound recommendations and explain investment outcomes. Cross-border investment experience; exposure to Oman or the wider GCC region would be advantageous. A relevant university degree. CFA, CAIA or a relevant postgraduate qualification would be an advantage.

1. Direct Investments & Transactions: Identify, assess and execute direct investments, acquisitions, minority investments, co-investments and joint ventures. Build and review financial models, valuations, investment cases and downside scenarios. Lead commercial due diligence, transaction negotiations and execution, working with external legal, tax and sector specialists where required. Develop investment recommendations covering returns, risks, funding requirements, value creation and exit strategies. 2. Private-Market Fund Investments: Evaluate and monitor private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure and other relevant private-market funds. Conduct detailed due diligence on fund managers, investment strategies, performance, fees, valuation methodologies, leverage and investor protections. Assess fund commitments, capital calls, distributions, liquidity terms, redemption restrictions and exit provisions. Recommend allocations and monitor fund performance against investment objectives. 3. Existing Portfolio Management: Review existing investments and portfolio companies, assessing financial performance, valuations, debt, cash generation and future funding requirements. Recommend whether to hold, increase investment, refinance, restructure or exit existing positions. Monitor business performance, management delivery, investment returns and material risks. Work with portfolio-company leadership through appropriate governance channels while maintaining clear investment oversight. 4. Portfolio Construction & Reporting: Monitor investment exposure across sectors, geographies, strategies, fund managers and investment vintages. Maintain cash-flow forecasts covering commitments, capital calls, distributions and follow-on investments. Prepare clear investment papers and performance reports for the CEO and Investment Committee, where applicable. Establish practical investment policies, due-diligence procedures and portfolio-monitoring systems. 5. Team Leadership: Recruit and develop a Junior Investment Analyst to support research, financial modelling and portfolio reporting. Remain personally accountable for investment analysis, recommendations, execution and follow-through. Work closely with the Finance Director and Operations & Risk Manager to support effective investment governance.