Infrastructure Finance Analyst (Graduate)

Since its inception in 2000, our client has emerged as a prominent and fast-growing retail group serving markets across the Middle East. The organization partners with world-class fashion and lifestyle brands, delivering globally inspired products and experiences to discerning consumers throughout the GCC. Guided by a vision to become a leading regional gateway for international retailers, the company has successfully built a broad portfolio across diverse consumer categories. Its collaborative approach with global brand partners, combined with extensive market expertise and a customer-first mindset, has enabled sustained growth and ongoing expansion across the region. Today, our client remains well-positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities within the dynamic Middle Eastern retail market.

Responsibilities:

Accountabilities

Financial Analysis & Modelling Support:

• Assist in preparing, maintaining and updating financial models for infrastructure projects.
• Support financial analysis including business cases, feasibility studies, valuation exercises and investment assessments.
• Collect and organise financial and operational data required for project evaluations.
• Perform sensitivity analyses and scenario modelling under supervision of senior team members.
• Assist in reviewing project budgets, forecasts, and cost estimates.

Research & Market Intelligence;

• Conduct research on infrastructure sectors, market trends, financing structures and industry developments.
• Monitor relevant regulatory developments, government initiatives and infrastructure investment activity.
• Gather benchmarking information relating to infrastructure assets, concessions, PPP projects and financing structures.
• Maintain internal databases of comparable transactions and market intelligence.

Transaction & Project Support:

• Assist with the preparation of presentations, information memoranda, briefing notes and investment committee materials.
• Support due diligence activities by coordinating information requests and organising documents.
• Assist in tracking transaction workstreams, key milestones and deliverables.
• Support the review and organisation of technical, commercial, legal and financial reports.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Coordinate with internal departments including Development, Legal, Commercial, Strategy and Operations.
• Support engagement with consultants, advisors and external stakeholders.
• Attend meetings, prepare meeting summaries and track follow-up actions.
• Assist in preparing materials for senior management discussions.

Reporting & Administration:

• Prepare periodic reports, dashboards and management presentations.
• Maintain organised electronic filing systems and document repositories.
• Support preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements.
• Assist in ensuring data quality, consistency and completeness across reports and analyses.

Learning & Development:

• Develop understanding of project finance, infrastructure investments, PPP structures and financial analysis techniques.
• Participate in internal training programmes and professional development initiatives.
• Build familiarity with infrastructure sectors including utilities, transport, district cooling, energy and public infrastructure.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline.
• Graduated within the last 0–2 years.
• Strong academic record preferred.
• No prior full-time work experience required.
• Internship experience in finance, investment banking, consulting, real estate, infrastructure, accounting or related fields is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Evidence of strong academic, extracurricular or project-based achievements is desirable

Job Specific Skills

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Basic understanding of corporate finance and financial statements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to conduct structured research and synthesise information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Willingness to learn and work across multiple infrastructure sectors.