Senior Manager PPP & Investment Strategy
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Job Description
Foreground is partnering with a well known investment group headquartered in Bahrain with a diversified portfolio spanning technology fintech and energy. Renowned for identifying high-growth ventures and unlocking value through active ownership the firm continues to shape the future of strategic investments across the region.
They are looking to hire a high-calibre Senior Manager - PPP & Investment Strategy to lead the design execution and management of large-scale public-private partnership (PPP) initiatives privatization projects and strategic investment programs across diversified sectors.
This role is ideal for a commercially-minded professional with a proven track record in structuring complex PPP and privatization deals building robust financial models developing investment strategies and leading multi-stakeholder negotiations. The successful candidate will bridge the gap between public sector opportunity and private sector execution driving projects that deliver sustainable financial returns and long-term socio-economic value.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Investment & Portfolio Management
- Develop and execute investment strategies aligned with organizational objectives focusing on infrastructure utilities healthcare and real estate sectors.
- Oversee the management of a diversified PPP and investment portfolio ensuring optimal asset allocation performance and long-term value creation.
- Conduct market analysis and identify opportunities for new PPP structures privatization deals and asset monetization.
PPP & Privatization Project Structuring
- Lead end-to-end project development cycles - from needs assessment and feasibility studies to business case preparation tendering and financial close.
- Structure innovative PPP models and delivery approaches (e.g. availability payment land lease lease-leaseback) to attract private investment while ensuring project bankability.
- Manage the preparation and issuance of all transaction documents including EoIs RFQs RFPs concession agreements and term sheets.
Financial Modelling & Business Case Development
- Build and review advanced financial models incorporating NPV IRR DSCR and ROI analyses to support investment decisions and risk assessment.
- Conduct sensitivity analyses scenario modelling and stress testing to evaluate project viability and optimize funding structures.
- Develop investment-grade business cases and HBU (Highest & Best Use) studies to inform strategic decision-making.
Transaction Management & Stakeholder Engagement
- Lead negotiations with government entities developers investors and financial institutions to secure commercially sound and balanced agreements.
- Drive governance and evaluation processes including technical and financial committee reviews evaluation reporting and audit-ready documentation.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with legal commercial and technical teams to ensure project compliance and successful delivery.
Market Intelligence & Partnership Development
- Conduct market sounding activities to test investor appetite integrate market feedback and refine project structures and KPIs.
- Foster strategic partnerships with key public and private stakeholders to unlock new opportunities and enhance transaction outcomes.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Business Administration or Engineering; Masters degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in PPP project development privatization investment strategy or infrastructure finance ideally within a corporate investment advisory or government-linked environment.
- Proven track record of leading full transaction cycles including feasibility studies financial modelling tendering and negotiations.
- Strong understanding of PPP legal frameworks risk allocation mechanisms performance securities and concession structures.
- Demonstrated experience managing large cross-sector portfolios and complex stakeholder environments.
- Professional certifications such as CP3P PMP or CFA are advantageous.
Key Competencies
- Strategic and analytical mindset with commercial and financial acumen.
- Advanced expertise in financial modelling and investment analysis.
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Excellent command of PPP frameworks procurement processes and regulatory requirements.
- Exceptional communication presentation and influencing skills.
- Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency is a strong advantage.
Employment Type
Full Time
