Director - Infrastructure Finance - Dubai Holding Land Estates
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About the Role
Dubai Holding Land Estates is seeking a Director of Infrastructure Finance in Abu Dhabi to develop and execute financing strategies for infrastructure projects. The role requires 12+ years of experience in infrastructure finance and investment, with a strong background in PPP project execution and capital structuring.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and execute financing strategies for infrastructure projects aligned with portfolio, marquee, and legacy masterplans
- Support the development of infrastructure finance policies, funding frameworks, and PPP models tailored to market requirements
- Lead end to end PPP project execution, including consultant management, tender documentation, procurement processes, negotiation of PPP agreements, financing documentation, and direct agreements
- Structure and implement financing solutions utilizing debt, equity, and alternative funding mechanisms to optimize capital efficiency, liquidity, and risk allocation
- Conduct scenario planning and stress testing to identify risks and support capital allocation decisions
- Develop and maintain project finance models, feasibility studies, ROI analyses, budgets, and cost controls across infrastructure projects
- Assess the financial impact of pricing decisions, commercial agreements, and market activities while ensuring expenditure aligns with corporate objectives
- Define and monitor performance KPIs and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on financial, commercial, and operational performance
- Ensure compliance with Dubai Holding, UAE regulatory requirements, and applicable international standards
- Maintain robust risk management and due diligence frameworks covering legal, technical, financial, credit, market, and operational risks
- Monitor infrastructure finance trends, regulatory developments, capital markets, and industry best practices to support strategic decision making
- Drive the adoption of digital tools for financial modelling, forecasting, and reporting to improve transparency and efficiency
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field
- Master’s degree (preferred) in Business Administration (MBA), Finance or Economics
- Professional certifications in corporate finance, public finance, infrastructure development or PPPs
- 12+ years of progressive experience in infrastructure finance and investment, infrastructure development, and infrastructure project management
- Proven experience driving and structuring infrastructure finance in top tier financial advisory or private equity investment organisations
- Demonstrated track record in executing infrastructure investment projects for major developers in the region
- Strong background in market intelligence, feasibility analysis, and competitive benchmarking
- Experience working with government authorities on infrastructure transactions or development approvals is highly valued
- Demonstrated ability to lead multi disciplinary teams and manage cross functional interactions
- Strong understanding of the GCC project finance and infrastructure private equity investment markets
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About Dubai Holding Land Estates
- Dubai Holding Land Estates oversees a diverse land portfolio strategically located across Dubai’s most sought after areas.
- Focuses on large scale master plans, ensuring alignment with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.
PPP Project Execution & Capital Structuring
- Develop and execute financing strategies for infrastructure projects aligned with portfolio, marquee, and legacy masterplans.
- Support the development of infrastructure finance policies, funding frameworks, and PPP models tailored to market requirements.
- Lead end to end PPP project execution, including consultant management, tender documentation (RFQs/RFPs), procurement processes, negotiation of PPP agreements, financing documentation, and direct agreements.
- Structure and implement financing solutions utilizing debt, equity, and alternative funding mechanisms to optimize capital efficiency, liquidity, and risk allocation.
- Conduct scenario planning and stress testing to identify risks and support capital allocation decisions.
Financial Planning, Analysis & Commercial Oversight
- Develop and maintain project finance models, feasibility studies, ROI analyses, budgets, and cost controls across infrastructure projects.
- Assess the financial impact of pricing decisions, commercial agreements, and market activities while ensuring expenditure aligns with corporate objectives.
- Define and monitor performance KPIs and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on financial, commercial, and operational performance.
Compliance, Risk Management & Market Intelligence
- Ensure compliance with Dubai Holding, UAE regulatory requirements, and applicable international standards.
- Maintain robust risk management and due diligence frameworks covering legal, technical, financial, credit, market, and operational risks.
- Monitor infrastructure finance trends, regulatory developments, capital markets, and industry best practices to support strategic decision making and continuous improvement.
- Drive the adoption of digital tools for financial modelling, forecasting, and reporting to improve transparency and efficiency.
Stakeholder & Partnership Management
- Collaborate with Development, Commercial & Strategy, Legal, Operations, and other Dubai Holding entities to align financing strategies with project delivery.
- Manage relationships with government authorities, utility providers, regulators, investors, and third party partners.
- Monitor the performance and compliance of PPP agreements and support effective stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
About You
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, or a related field.
- Master’s degree (preferred) in Business Administration (MBA), in Finance or Economics.
- Professional certifications in corporate finance, public finance, infrastructure development or Public Private Partnerships (PPPs).
- 12+ years of progressive experience in infrastructure finance and investment, infrastructure development, and infrastructure project management.
- Proven experience driving and structuring infrastructure finance in top tier financial advisory or private equity investment organisations.
- Demonstrated track record in executing infrastructure investment projects for major developers in the region.
- Strong background in market intelligence, feasibility analysis, and competitive benchmarking.
- Experience working with government authorities (e.g., project procurement entities, regulatory bodies) on infrastructure transactions or development approvals is highly valued.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multi disciplinary teams and manage cross functional interactions.
- Strong understanding of the GCC project finance and infrastructure private equity investment markets.
About the Benefits
- Competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
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