Manager/Senior Manager Investment & Business Development

POSITION INFORMATION Job Title: Manager/Senior Manager Investment & Business Development : Department: Investments and Business Development Reporting To: Grade

JOB PURPOSE

The Investment Manager will be responsible for executing Ithca s investment strategy to achieve long-term financial goals, by sourcing investment opportunities and leading a set of investment transactions. The role requires also to conduct thorough market research to keep abreast with the latest trends in the ICT sector and investment.

Strong background in investment transaction and a proven track record in identifying high-potential investment opportunities will be required. DIMENSION Team management responsibility: Yes Impact to Budget: Yes Interface(s): Internal and external KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports Group Director in management of the Group s investment preferences and targets.
• Participates in creation of the investment strategy and investment policies of ITHCA Group.
• Actively source deals (e.g. initial meetings, attend networking events, scout local business parks) and co-develop business plans with leadership teams Leads opportunity assessments in accordance with the investment guidelines and coordinate intra-Group activities Leads overall due diligence process on prospective investments including: technical, commercial, product, financial, market, management, etc Supports analysis of new investments including modelling and valuation Leads preparation of the Investment proposals.
• Present and supports presentation of the opportunity assessment management reports to BoD/IC and executives at all stages of the investment process Coordinates external Due Diligence support where needed Coordinates legal support related to opportunity assessment and finalization of the transaction Support functional, timely and efficient pre-deal monitoring Prepares business activity reports and forecasts Develops, organizes and maintains business opportunity records Supports the task of creating annual conferences, roadshows and events participation plan, with a goal of increasing Ithca visibility and finding new business opportunities.
• Participates in liaising process with multiple international investment and ICT entities and institutions with goal of gaining access to relevant business opportunities Supports definition, monitoring and reporting department KPI s contributing to overall company s annual targets Proposes cost optimization and measures leading to increased efficiency Participates in the process of annual budget preparation Stays abreast of respective market trends and accordingly suggests portfolio adjustments

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or related field
• Minimum of 10 years experience in relevant business segment
• Previous M&A experience
• Advance MS office experience in particular Excel modelling

Key Skills and Competencies

• Skills / Knowledge
• Proven analytical skills, presentation skills
• Deep understanding of M&A process and principles
• Deep understanding of Business Planning principles
• Deep understanding of valuation methodologies
• Understanding the ICT industry trends
• Behavioural

Competencies

• Analytics
• Planning & Organising
• Flexibility & Adaptability
• Operational Excellence
• Collaborative Working
• Creativity & Innovation
• Communication and presentation
• Respect & Integrity
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Additional

Requirements

• Arabic
• Mandatory
• English (fluent written and verbal)
• Mandatory