General Manager/VP – Strategy & Transformation (Investments)
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About the Role
A well-capitalised investment platform is seeking an experienced investment professional to lead strategic investment opportunities across Africa. The role requires 12-20 years of experience in Private Equity, Investment Banking, or M&A, with strong financial modelling and transaction execution skills.
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Responsibilities
- Lead end to end investment and M&A transactions
- Financial modelling, valuation, due diligence, and transaction execution
- Develop investment cases and present recommendations to senior stakeholders
- Work closely with operating businesses on strategic growth initiatives
- Drive portfolio value creation and transformation projects
- Build relationships with management teams, advisors, and financial institutions across the region
Requirements
- 12–20 years of relevant experience
- Strong transaction execution experience across M&A and investments
- Advanced financial modelling and valuation capabilities
- Experience within Private Equity, Investment Banking, Corporate Development, or Principal Investments
- Emerging markets and/or Africa exposure (preferred)
- Arabic language skills are advantageous but not required
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Overview
- General Manager/VP – Strategy & Transformation (Investments) | Dubai, UAE
- Execution on: Agribusiness / Agriculture & Food Processing
- Generalist M&A profiles welcomed.
- I am currently partnering with a well capitalised investment platform that is actively deploying capital across Africa and seeking an experienced investment professional to join its Dubai based team.
- This is a unique opportunity for an individual with a strong background in Private Equity, Investment Banking, Principal Investments, Corporate Development, or M&A to take a leading role in evaluating, executing, and managing strategic investment opportunities across multiple African markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading end to end investment and M&A transactions
- Financial modelling, valuation, due diligence, and transaction execution
- Developing investment cases and presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders
- Working closely with operating businesses on strategic growth initiatives
- Driving portfolio value creation and transformation projects
- Building relationships with management teams, advisors, and financial institutions across the region
Ideal Candidates Will Have
- 12–20 years of relevant experience
- Strong transaction execution experience across M&A and investments
- Advanced financial modelling and valuation capabilities
- Experience within Private Equity, Investment Banking, Corporate Development, or Principal Investments
- Emerging markets and/or Africa exposure (preferred but not essential)
- Arabic language skills are advantageous but not required
- Dubai based role
- Significant exposure to Africa with regular travel required
- Long term international career progression opportunities available
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