Private Equity Associate

Hays is partnering with a leading financial service entity which is seeking a Private Equity Associate to join its investment team in the Qatar. Role Overview This is an exciting opportunity for an investment professional with a strong background in Private Equity and broader private markets investing. The successful candidate will be involved in evaluating and executing investment opportunities across private markets, with a particular focus on Private Equity fund investments and co-investments. The role will also offer exposure to Private Credit and potentially Growth Venture Capital, while providing the opportunity to deepen expertise across the GCC investment landscape. Key Responsibilities • Evaluate and execute Private Equity investment opportunities, including fund investments and co-investments. • Conduct investment analysis, financial modelling, due diligence, and valuation assessments. • Assess private markets managers, investment strategies, and underlying portfolio opportunities. • Support the evaluation of Private Credit strategies and investment opportunities. • Monitor existing investments and assess portfolio performance. • Conduct market research and identify investment trends across the GCC and broader private markets landscape. • Prepare investment committee materials, presentations, and investment recommendations. Requirements • 5–7 years of relevant professional experience, ideally gained within Investment Banking, Private Equity, or a private markets investment platform. • Strong Private Equity investment experience is essential. • Exposure to Private Credit through fund investments or co-investments is highly desirable. • Growth Venture Capital exposure would be an advantage but is not essential. • Prior GCC experience and familiarity with the regional investment landscape are strongly preferred. • Strong financial modelling, analytical, due diligence, and investment assessment capabilities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading financial services entity in the region, offering exposure to a diverse range of private markets strategies, competitive compensation, and strong long-term career development opportunities. If your experience aligns with the above requirements and you are interested in exploring this opportunity, please follow the link and submit your application directly.

5–7 years of relevant professional experience, ideally gained within Investment Banking, Private Equity, or a private markets investment platform. Strong Private Equity investment experience is essential. Exposure to Private Credit through fund investments or co-investments is highly desirable. Growth Venture Capital exposure would be an advantage but is not essential. Prior GCC experience and familiarity with the regional investment landscape are strongly preferred. Strong financial modelling, analytical, due diligence, and investment assessment capabilities.

Evaluate and execute Private Equity investment opportunities, including fund investments and co-investments. Conduct investment analysis, financial modelling, due diligence, and valuation assessments. Assess private markets managers, investment strategies, and underlying portfolio opportunities. Support the evaluation of Private Credit strategies and investment opportunities. Monitor existing investments and assess portfolio performance. Conduct market research and identify investment trends across the GCC and broader private markets landscape. Prepare investment committee materials, presentations, and investment recommendations.