Senior Associate - MENA Equities

Responsibilities

• Lead coverage across assigned MENA-listed companies and sectors including Banks, Real Estate, Telcos, and Energy
• Build and maintain advanced financial models using DCF, Gordon Growth, and relative valuation frameworks
• Produce investment theses and research reports with clear buy/sell/hold recommendations
• Monitor company disclosures, earnings results, and macroeconomic developments
• Conduct management meetings and engage with sell-side analysts to gather insights
• Prepare and present investment proposals for the Investment Committee
• Collaborate with the Portfolio Manager to assess portfolio exposures and risk factors

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field
• 10 years of experience in equity research, investment analysis, or portfolio management
• At least 6 years of experience covering UAE and broader GCC markets
• Fluency in both English and Arabic (mandatory)
• Proficiency with Bloomberg or Eikon
• Strong skills in 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, real estate, and publicly listed financial investments.