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