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VP of Investments, UAE-Dubai
VP of Investments
Company: JBS Associates Dubai  
Location:   UAE-Dubai  
Remuneration:   Excellent local tax free package  
Position Type:   Employee  
Employment type:   Full time  
Updated:   20 Nov 2008  
eFC Ref no:   479743  
 
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Due to growing market share and success within the region, our client - a successful investment and advisory firm based in Dubai - seeks a VP level, high calibre individual to lead their investment team.

Job Description

Reports To: CEO

Summary:
Presents attractive investment opportunities to senior management after detailed analysis and assessment
Supervises and reports the day-to-day operations of the company investment portfolio and cash management activities to senior management. Incumbents are expected to have in-depth knowledge of professional investment practices and procedures, and to exercise considerable independent judgment and sound decision making within the investment area

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Includes the following, other duties may be assigned)
• Evaluate investment proposals made by AVPs and present them to senior management by studying potential return on investment and risks, obtaining and analyzing financial reports, investigating questionable issues
• Prepare recommendations by conducting due diligence and completing reports, presenting options and evaluations, explaining opportunities and risks
• Protect investments by monitoring performance, anticipating adverse performance, and recommending strategy changes
• Monitor regulatory changes in the business environment and educate team with the implications of such changes on investments
• Attending general assembly meetings of portfolio companies
• Meet potential clients for future business opportunities and negotiate contracts
• Update senior management regarding the day-to-day operations relating to the company’s investment portfolio
• Analyze current position and percentage of the investment portfolio and various types of securities
• Guide AVPs and analysts in the preparation of reports for presentation

Qualification:
Knowledge of:
• Market and business fundamentals
• Financial planning, diagnosis and strategy
• Reporting results
• Accounting principles and financial reporting
• Principles and practices of sound investment management
• Applicable local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the investment operations
• Current market factors and economic indicators related investments
• Asset management, risk assessment, capital adequacy, profitability measures & analysis
• Risk management tools and strategies
• Diversified investment vehicles and the operational aspects of investment management


Ability to:
• Lead and manage teams effectively
• Competently analyze and prioritize information before making appropriate recommendations
• Work with relational databases, statistical programs, and other tools to compile and interpret quantitative data
• Describe mathematical relationships among operating and financial activities that can affect actions toward financial objectives
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships
• Conscientiously maintain high levels of confidentiality and adherence to corporate values and ethics
• Stay abreast of current trends and understand external and internal factors that affect business
• Communicate and negotiate effectively, solve problems and supervise analytical studies
• Understand, interpret and apply rules and regulations related to investment operations
• Work independently and make rapid sound judgment; perform analysis and project cash flow needs

Experience and Education:
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the typical way to obtain would be:

Experience:
5 - 7 years of professional experience in a private equity/investments firm/investment bank/corporate finance department of Big-4, demonstrating the above-mentioned knowledge and abilities. Should possess excellent communication skills and eagerness to face and negotiate with clients. Should be able to work in and manage teams.

Education:
Equivalent to a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major in economics, finance or a closely related field and/or professional certificate from renowned international bodies.

Language Skills:
Good command over English.

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Company:
JBS Associates Dubai
Email:
mclarke@jbsa.com
Recruiter Ref:
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