Private Equity Associate

About the Company: Merak Capital is a leading Saudi-based investment firm, dedicated to empowering visionaries and fostering innovation across high-growth sectors. With a diverse portfolio spanning venture capital, private equity, credit, and an innovation platform, we drive transformative growth in the Kingdom and beyond.

About the Role: We are looking for a dynamic investment professional to join our team, working across both deal execution and portfolio management. This role offers end-to-end exposure—from evaluating new investment opportunities to driving value creation across our portfolio companies.

Responsibilities:

• Deal Execution & Investment Support:
• Evaluate new investment opportunities through market research, financial analysis, and due diligence
• Build and review financial models (LBO, DCF, sensitivities) to support investment decisions
• Assist in structuring transactions, preparing investment memos, and supporting negotiations
• Work closely with senior team members on end-to-end deal execution

• Portfolio Management & Value Creation:
• Partner with portfolio companies to drive operational improvements, growth strategies, and value creation initiatives
• Monitor portfolio performance and prepare regular reports for internal stakeholders
• Support follow-on investments including evaluation, modelling, and execution
• Oversee valuation processes in line with internal and regulatory standards
• Provide strategic guidance on business planning, go-to-market strategies, and governance

• Stakeholder & Market Engagement:
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to align on investment strategy
• Track market trends, sector developments, and emerging opportunities
• Build strong relationships with founders, management teams, and advisors

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field (MBA/CFA preferred)
• 2–5 years of experience in Private Equity, Venture Capital, Investment Banking, or Portfolio Management

Required Skills:

• Strong financial modelling and valuation expertise (LBO, DCF, comps)
• Experience across both deal execution and portfolio/value creation is highly preferred
• Solid understanding of transaction structuring and investment processes
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel and investment tools (e.g., PitchBook, Capital IQ)