Associate - Utilities

Company Overview

Mubadala is an investment and development company supporting the diversification of the Abu Dhabi economy through active global operations and capital deployment in multiple sectors. Wholly owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi, Mubadala was created in 2002 to generate sustainable financial returns for its shareholder and deliver socioeconomic benefits to the emirate. It has a portfolio valued at AED 246.4 billion (US 67.1 billion), and assets in more than 20 countries.

The company works in partnership with world-class organizations to build integrated global businesses and establish investment platforms, strengthening Abu Dhabi's competitive position in sectors such as aerospace, semiconductors, metals & mining, oil & gas, renewables, information & communications technology, healthcare, real estate & infrastructure, utilities, and defense services.

About Utilities

Mubadala's Utilities business unit is helping to establish a network of utilities businesses that offer sustainable, energy efficient and innovative solutions to government, commercial, residential and private organizations in the UAE and the broader region

Key Responsibilities

- Performs country analysis and identifies potential investment risks in addition to providing overall analysis and recommendations (e.g., sector governance analysis, political and economical overview)
- Conducts sector assessments to identify potential targets for new business opportunities in the identified geographies and develop recommendations/required business cases ( e.g., business rational , commercial and technical feasibility , risks and mitigants )
- Actively engages with local and international suppliers and technology providers to identify the optimal solutions for the targeted support opportunities, and study their technical feasibility
- Robust financial modelling skills and ability to conduct detailed commercial feasibility of various identified potential solutions
- Formulates findings and prepares presentations/letters to leadership in both English and Arabic formats
- Actively participate in team discussions, coordinate efforts with internal and external parties including government representatives
- Participates in the project execution process including commercial negotiations and execution of legal agreements (e.g., MOUs, JDAs)
- Provides coaching and support junior analysts on the team
- Support/lead key initiatives launched by the unit as required (e.g ., developing central knowledge base, tools, office events, etc)