Senior Associate - MENA Equities - Arabic speaker

Responsibilities

• Lead coverage across assigned MENA-listed companies and sectors
• Build and maintain advanced financial models with detailed forecasts and scenario analyses
• Produce investment theses and research reports with buy/sell/hold recommendations
• Monitor company disclosures, earnings results, and macroeconomic developments
• Conduct management meetings and engage with sell-side analysts
• Prepare and present investment proposals for the Investment Committee
• Maintain up-to-date valuation and peer-comparison tables
• Generate new investment ideas across MENA markets
• Collaborate with the Portfolio Manager to assess portfolio exposures and risk factors
• Stay updated on regulatory, economic, and geopolitical changes in MENA markets

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or applicable area of study
• 10 years of total experience in equity research, investment analysis, or portfolio management
• At least 6 years covering UAE and broader GCC markets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic
• Proficiency with Bloomberg, Eikon, and MS Office

About the Company

Ghobash Trading & Investment is actively engaged in multi-asset class investment activities across various geographies, including direct investments in startups, private equity, venture capital, and real estate.