SVP Aerospace, Business Development and Value Creation, Leading Private Investment Group, Dubai, UAE

About our client
Our client is a prestigious international business group headquartered in Singapore. They primarily invest in companies within the healthcare, financial services and aerospace sectors. This opportunity sits within their Dubai investment team, and has a focus on business development and value creation within the aerospace sector. This role is full time based in Dubai.
What the job involves

• Multi-faceted role, leading efforts on all aspects of business development and management for aerospace businesses focused on aviation
• Will be responsible for sales growth and business improvement initiatives, as well as deal sourcing
• Engage sector experts to help companies grow their businesses, with particular focus on the Middle East region
• Own the full "business development cycle", from identifying new opportunities, to relationship management, to oversight of transactions and commercial agreements
• Produce regular investment updates for senior management
• Work closely with senior management, portfolio companies, and the other investment teams

Who we are looking for

• Experience in business development within the aerospace sector
• Exceptional relationship skills, able to represent the company well when interacting with other parties
• Entrepreneurial and commercial mind-set to proactively engage portfolio companies and customers
• International business background, able to work across cultures/geographies with strong financial and numerical literacy
• Polished and professional communication and presentation skills
• Hunger to learn