Vice President – Capital Investments & Financing

JOB PURPOSE
Manage critical functions relating to investment analysis, capital allocation and execute strategic company initiatives while supporting the team with financial planning & analysis
Promote adoption of structured approach on all investment evaluations, generating fully transparent information to management
The role is for the UAE National
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Investment AnalysisPerform rigorous financial analysis, sensitivity analysis, and reviewal of investment proposals by businesses lines (AM/DM)
Support the adoption of a structured approach to all investment evaluations, generating fully transparent information for management
Perform the identification of key risk drivers of financial underwriting from feasibility models and commercial considerations of proposed transactions
Ensure investment submissions comply with Investment Framework policies
Capital AllocationExecute periodic reviews of group return hurdles and cost of capital
Contribute to data-driven recommendations regarding the company’s strategic objectives, particularly on capital allocation decisions and strategic planning
Perform ad-hoc credit analysis and support in dealing with credit rating agency
Establish and periodically review group return hurdles and cost of capital
Make data-driven recommendations regarding the company’s strategic objectives, particularly on capital allocation decisions and strategic planning
Perform ad-hoc credit analysis and support in dealing with credit rating agency
Strategic Company InitiativesProvide support in the origination of strategic initiatives (M&A, 3rd party capital raise – equity & debt)
Manage the preparation of pre-IC appraisals and align them with relevant stakeholders
Contribute to the development of Investment Appraisals as part of the whole IC decision process
Execute live transactions, manage the transaction process, and liaise with counterparties, advisors, etc.
Consolidate the input from various departments for the 5-years financial planning and assess the quality of the planning and its parts
Contribute to strategic company initiatives while supporting the team with financial planning & analysis
Manage the provision of financial outputs of consolidated business plan
Assist with maintaining and improving a detailed corporate financial model
Assist with providing financial outputs of consolidated business plan
RELATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Min of 10+ years of experience in a diverse financial environment, leading strategic finance / capital management/investment of a publicly listed company with annual revenue of at least AED 3 billion
YOE IN MANAGERIAL POSITION
Min of 2+ years in a related managerial position
FIELD OF EXPERIENCE
Prior experience in project financial structuring and complex financing schemes in a capital-intensive industryUnderstanding of MENA markets and funding mechanisms
TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Technically proficient in Bloomberg, excel financial modeling (including DCF/DDM modeling, real estate modelling, analysis of public trading comparable and precedent transactions, merger modelling, etc.) and accounting
Strong presentation and communication skills
Strong project management skills, self-starter with initiative to lead execution work
Strong work ethic with good team and interpersonal skills
Strong conflict resolution and management skills for resolving conflicts on the fieldAbility to plan, execute and manage tasks as per project schedule and budget
QUALIFICATION
Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics or business, MBA/Master in finance from a top-ranked school.
Professional qualification e.g., CFA