Associate Portfolio Management - Platforms UAE National

Job Purpose: To manage an assigned portfolio of operational clean energy assets under the Europe platform to deliver the business cases and to maximize value by ways of financial engineering, operational enhancements, relationship management, and strategic exits while practising best-in-class governance and adhering to reporting needs. Management of portfolio of assets and/or platform companies:

• Manage the due diligence streams, third parties, consultants, ownership and accountability, financial modelling, preparation of internal briefing material, and closing arrangements.
• Prepare and implement financial and operational controls frameworks and processes in a portfolio management environment.
• Execute portfolio activities across multiple energy and preferably renewable operating assets.
• Ensure achievement of operational and financial turnaround in energy and renewable assets.
• Manage post-acquisition integration (PMI) and asset optimization (operation, technical, financial):

• Develop professional relationships with Masdar Investment Partners (e.g., JVs) and actively participate in meetings ensuring adequate representation of Masdar and its interests at all times.
• Conduct regular high-intensity interaction with investment partners, portfolio companies, and projects and contribute to accurate information exchange through various reports, etc.

• Manage and report on periodic assessments of ongoing asset performance, continued value enhancement potential, and areas of risk on the asset base.
• Ensure accurate monitoring and assessment of asset value and risk drivers as well as systematic reporting and prioritization of opportunities and risks.

• Act as a focal point to providers of third-party financing for assigned assets and identify and manage the implementation of refinancing levers for value enhancement.
• Maintain relationships with financing parties to understand market status and trends. Management of exit opportunities.
• Identify and evaluate exit opportunities and exit strategy for assets that are being managed.
• Maintain familiarity and connections with potential buyer universe.

• Ensure relationships with service level providers are managed smoothly and effectively in a way that guarantees that Masdar is provided with quality and timely services in line with relevant service level agreements.
• As and when required by management, personally manage key relationships/negotiations with relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure the negotiation and agreement of favorable deals and agreements that safeguard Masdar's best interests while ensuring the delivery of necessary needs/goals.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and implementation of unit systems, policies, and procedures covering all areas of activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements and standards are fulfilled while ensuring that policies and procedures support the delivery of the strategy.

• Complete all relevant reports in a comprehensive, accurate, and timely manner and comply with international principles of corporate governance and standards and shareholder requirements.

• MBA or relevant Master's degree from a top-tier internationally recognized higher education institution.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Preferred Experience:
• Minimum of 25 years of experience in senior roles in energy and renewables investment banking and asset management/portfolio operations in an energy investment environment or an equivalent experience.
• Experience with preparing and implementing financial and operational controls frameworks and processes in a portfolio management environment.
• Experience in utility IPPs or private equity.
• Experience in the assigned region is required.
• Experience in renewable energy/Infrastructure investments and business development.

• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen skills.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills leading to a consultative approach within a corporate/multifunctional environment.
• Ability to integrate and lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent understanding of value-based management concepts.
• Extensive familiarity with commercial and risk concepts.
• Strong knowledge of tools and systems used in asset management.
• Good understanding of relevant rules and regulations.