Manager Portfolio Management - Emiratization
Tabreed
Oversee subsidiary portfolio, drive finance, governance, M&A and operations alignment.
18 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Onsite
Company Size
1,100 Employees
Service Specialisms
District Cooling
Energy Efficiency Consultancy
Operations & Maintenance
Energy Audits
Retrofitting
Asset Replacement
Financing Services
Performance‑Based Contracts
Sector Specialisms
District Cooling
Energy Efficiency
Buildings
Government
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Urban Development
Role
What you would be doing
financial modeling
valuation analysis
budget forecasting
dashboard reporting
compliance audits
risk analysis
- Follow-up on external and internal audits to ensure that shortcomings are corrected quickly after they are identified
- Conduct financial analysis (valuation, sensitivity/scenario analysis, investment returns).
- Take part in commercial negotiations with potential clients
- Ensure compliance to all relevant health, safety, and environmental management policies, procedures and controls across the department to guarantee employee safety, legislative compliance, and a responsible environmental attitude.
- Assist in evaluating M&A opportunities, JV structuring, and integration planning.
- Implement good governance practises in subsidiaries and joint ventures by ensuring the existence of and compliance with schedules of authority, policies and procedures and board charters where appropriate
- Draft and review board/committee documents, policies, minutes, and charters in line with best practice and regulatory standards.
- Develop dashboards / performance reports and ensure the reporting of portfolio companies is timely and correctly reflects the activities, achievements and risks of these companies, as well as fulfilling the requirements of the shareholders.
- Review legal documentation on projects (in liaison with Tabreed Legal Dept.)
- Develop budgets, forecasts, long term plans in conjunction with the management of portfolio companies
- Ensuring the organization adheres to legal frameworks in areas such as discipline & grievance, redundancy, and employment law.
- Present new projects in Tabreed’s Investment Committees
- Take part in negotiations for financing / refinancing of projects with lenders
- Act as a link between Tabreed O&M and local teams to ensure that regular maintenance plans are in place, plant upgrades where needed are carefully managed and unplanned incidents are dealt with promptly with suitable operations and technical advice
- Coordination with banks to optimise financing for portfolio companies and ensure that loans are compliant with banking covenants
- Work with Projects and Engineering departments to develop technical solutions for projects / companies
- Promote strong HSEQ culture in regional joint ventures and subsidiaries
- Track and escalate red flags (overdue receivables, covenant breaches, funding gaps)
- Supporting role in developing good working relationships with non-Tabreed shareholders and senior management of subsidiaries to facilitate transparent communications and alignment of objectives
- Follows all relevant Department/Unit policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
- Support new connections by coordinating with GMs and their teams.
- Identify and implement synergies across subsidiaries.
- Produce analysis of risks associated with companies / projects
- Provide guidance to junior analysts within the department.
- Build and review financial models for projects
What you bring
project finance
financial modelling
mba
cfa
supervisory
board presentation
- Ability to build trust-based relationships across cultures and seniority levels.
- Excellent written communication and board-level presentation skills.
- 2 - 4 years of supervisory experience.
- Experience of closing Project Finance and acquisition financing preferred.
- Project Finance experience preferably in the GCC.
- Strong financial modelling experience.
- Bachelor's Degree in financial management, economics or a related discipline.
- 7 - 10 years of relevant experience in either management consultancy, investment banking or corporate finance with a main focus on the District Cooling/Energy/Utilities/Infrastructure sectors preferred.
- Master in Business Administration (MBA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is preferred.
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Company
Overview
1999 District Cooling Plant
First Regional District Cooling Plant
Launched in Abu Dhabi, marking the beginning of significant infrastructure development in the region.
1.3 Million Refrigeration Tons
Cooling Capacity
Provides cooling solutions for iconic landmarks, showcasing advanced infrastructure capabilities.
2023 Geothermal Plant
Geothermal Cooling Innovation
Launched a geothermal cooling plant, leading the way in sustainable energy solutions.
- Grew from a 3-person startup to a publicly listed company owning and operating over 90 plants across multiple countries including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, India, and Egypt.
- Financially solid and publicly traded on Dubai Financial Market, supports major regional expansions via sukuk and bond issuances.
- Expertise spans design, build, operation, and maintenance of district cooling networks, often integrated with projects like metros, malls, hospitals, and mixed-use complexes.
- Innovates with AI control systems and renewable-energy trials.
- Prioritize health, safety, and environmental responsibility in all operations.
- Strive to exceed customer expectations by providing reliable, sustainable solutions.
- Act with honesty and transparency in every aspect of business.
- Pursue continuous improvement in performance, products, and services.
- Embrace new technologies and ideas to drive growth and efficiency.
- Foster a culture of teamwork and shared responsibility.
1.7 Million Tons CO2 Saved
Annual Emissions Reduction
Reduction in carbon emissions achieved through efficient district cooling systems.
- Committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.
- Utilizes energy-efficient district cooling systems.
- Focus on renewable energy sources for cooling networks.
- Operates with sustainable practices in UAE's built environment.
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