About Our ClientOur client, a leading global investment manager with a brilliant track record, offers the opportunity to be a key figure within the newly established special opportunities investment team. Based in Abu Dhabi, your role will be instrumental to drive new investments, overseeing the entire deal lifecycle from origination to execution and subsequently managing a specific portfolio of assets. What the job involvesDrive the identification process for potential opportunities, sourcing and screening new investments from origination to executionAct as a day-to-day asset manager for portfolio assets, shaping and developing the strategy Build and manage relationships with current and prospective clientsOversee direct reports to ensure effective and efficient process managementMentoring and developing junior team members, whilst proactively identifying opportunities for both personal and team developmentsWho we are looking forExperienced investment professional from a leading investment bank special opportunities investment team, private equity / special opportunities team or asset management firmProven track record leading end-to-end deal origination and execution across the capital structure in complex situationsDeep industry knowledge across a variety of financial instrumentsStrong ability to manage, develop and mentor junior team membersDemonstrate versatile communication skills and the ability to adapt them effectively to suit the specific needs and preferences of various audiences