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Premier Investment Holdings Limited (PIHL), an ADGM company and its subsidiary Premier Investment Partners Limited (PIPL), a regulated fund management and advisory firm and subsidiary of Premier Invest is seeking an accomplished Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its executive leadership team and help drive the next phase of growth across a dynamic and expanding financial services group.
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Reporting directly to the CEO, the CFO will lead Group Finance, Treasury, Financial Planning & Analysis, Regulatory Reporting, Capital Management, and Governance, while serving as a key strategic advisor to the Board and senior leadership.

‍Key Responsibilities
• ✅ 15+ years' senior finance leadership experience within banking, investment management, financial services, or related sectors
• ✅ Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CFA or equivalent).
• ✅ Strong experience in regulated financial services environments.
• ✅ Proven track record in strategic planning, capital management, financial control, and stakeholder engagement.
• ✅ Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial growth environment.

This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in building a high-growth financial services platform with an international footprint and ambitious expansion plans.
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‍Why Join Us?
‍• Opportunity to shape the future of a growing international financial services group.
• Direct exposure to Board-level decision-making and strategic initiatives
• Highly visible executive leadership role.
• Dynamic, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to transformative investment, banking, and trading initiatives across emerging markets.
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If you are a strategic finance leader seeking an opportunity to build, lead, and influence at the highest level, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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📍 Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
📩Apply Now: Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV directly to HR@premierinvest.com.

Premier Investment Holdings Limited (PIHL), an ADGM company and its subsidiary Premier Investment Partners Limited (PIPL), a regulated fund management and advisory firm and subsidiary of Premier Invest is seeking an accomplished Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to lead the investment strategy, execution, and portfolio management of its proposed US$500 million Africa Growth Fund.
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This is a rare opportunity to build and lead a flagship private credit platform focused on unlocking investment opportunities across Africa and the Caribbean, with a particular focus on energy security, trade finance, food security, and project preparation initiatives.

‍Key Responsibilities
• ✅ Lead investment strategy and portfolio construction across a diversified thematic credit fund.
• ✅Originate, structure, and execute investments across energy, agriculture, mining, infrastructure, and trade ecosystems.
• ✅ Oversee portfolio performance, risk management, and investment governance..
• ✅ Support capital raising efforts with Gulf-based institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs).
• ✅ Serve as a key ambassador for the fund, building strategic relationships with investors, governments, regulators, and development partners.

‍Key Responsibilities
• ✔ 15+ years' experience in investment management, private credit, structured finance, or emerging markets investing.
• ✔ Demonstrated success managing institutional investment portfolios, ideally exceeding US$300 million.
• ✔ Strong expertise in credit investing, trade finance, blended finance, and infrastructure or energy transactions.
• ✔ Extensive network across African corporates, governments, DFIs, Gulf investors, and international financial institutions.
• ✔ Strong understanding of fund management, investment governance, and regulated financial services environments.
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‍Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to shape one of the region's most ambitious private credit investment platforms and play a leading role in mobilising capital into high-impact sectors across emerging markets. The successful candidate will help position the fund as a trusted gateway between Gulf capital and Africa's growth opportunities.
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📍 Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
📩Apply Now: Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV directly to HR@premierinvest.com.

Premier Investment Partners Limited (PIPL) is expanding its Fund Management team and seeking a talented Investment Manager / Investment Analyst to support our USD 500m Africa Growth Fund — a private credit strategy focused on high‑impact sectors across Africa and the Caribbean.
Join a fast‑growing, mission‑driven financial services firm connecting global capital with transformative opportunities across the South‑South corridor.

What You’ll Do
• Analyse borrowers, build financial models, and assess capital structures
• Support origination, due diligence, and execution of private credit transactions
• Prepare investment memos and present to internal committees
• Monitor portfolio companies and identify emerging risks
• Conduct sector research and help source new opportunities
• Work closely with senior investment professionals across direct lending, mezzanine, and special situations

What We’re Looking For
• 1–3 years’ experience in investment analysis, credit, corporate finance, or related fields
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
• Solid understanding of accounting and credit metrics
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field
• (Bonus) MBA or CFA
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Regulatory Knowledge (Preferred)
• FSRA rules (COBS, AML/CTF, FATCA/CRS)
• Prudential reporting (EPRS)
• Collective Investment Fund regulations

Why Join PIPL?
• Exposure to high‑impact transactions across emerging markets
• Professional development, certifications, and mentorship
• Dynamic, collaborative, and growth‑focused environment
• Attractive salary + benefits

Send your CV and cover letter to HR@premierinvest.com
PIPL is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion.

Premier Investment Holdings Limited (PIHL) is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Financial Controller to join our Group Finance function in Abu Dhabi.
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Reporting directly to the Group Chief Financial Officer, this is a critical leadership role responsible for strengthening the Group's financial control environment, driving reporting excellence, ensuring robust governance, and supporting the continued development of a scalable and sustainable finance operating model.

The Opportunity
‍This role presents a unique opportunity for a hands-on finance leader who enjoys building structure, accountability, and operational excellence within a growing organisation.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the Group's financial control framework, month-end close process, management reporting, reconciliations, audit readiness, regulatory reporting, finance systems optimisation, and process improvement initiatives.

Working closely with the Group CFO, you will provide the financial control infrastructure and reliable financial information required to support strategic decision-making and the Group's long-term growth agenda.

‍Key Responsibilities
• Lead the day-to-day financial control and accounting operations across the Group
• Drive the monthly close process, management reporting, and balance sheet governance.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit readiness.
• Coordinate external audits and regulatory reporting requirements
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and finance SOPs.
• Support the optimisation and ongoing development of the Group's ERP environment, including Odoo.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to improve finance processes and controls.
• Lead finance remediation and transformation initiatives to establish a sustainable operating model.
• Provide high-quality financial information and analysis to support executive decision-making

‍What We're Looking For
Essential Qualifications & Experience
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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Professional accounting qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent preferred.
• 5-8+ years of progressive experience in financial control, accounting, or finance management roles.
• Strong experience in month-end close, management reporting, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Proven experience supporting audits and working with external auditors.• Experience in regulatory reporting and governance environments.
• Strong ERP systems experience and advanced Excel skills.

‍Highly Advantageous
• Experience within financial services, investment holding companies, banking, asset management, or other regulated sectors
• Experience with Odoo or comparable ERP platforms.
• Exposure to finance transformation, remediation, or operating model improvement programmes
• Strong understanding of VAT, intercompany accounting, and group reporting environments.
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‍Who You Are
‍You are:
✅ Hands-on and execution-focused
✅ Highly analytical and detail-oriented
✅ Structured, organised, and accountable
✅ Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment
✅ A strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills
✅ Passionate about building sustainable controls, processes, and reporting frameworks
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‍Why Join Us?
‍This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening the finance function of a growing investment group. You will work directly with senior leadership, contribute to meaningful transformation initiatives, and help build a world-class finance organisation that supports the Group's continued growth.
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📍 Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
📩Apply Now: Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV directly to HR@premierinvest.com.

Premier Trading Services (PTS) — a subsidiary of Premier Invest — is expanding its Coverage & Trade Sales team. We provide liquidity, trade financing, and commodity‑linked solutions to financial institutions across Africa and the Caribbean. Operating from Dubai’s DMCC, we connect global liquidity pools with emerging‑market banks through strong credit, compliance, and distribution capabilities.

If you’re a driven trade finance professional with a passion for origination, client coverage, and portfolio growth, this role puts you at the centre of PTS’s commercial expansion.

What You’ll Do
• Originate new financial institutions across Africa & the Caribbean
• Drive sales execution, pipeline conversion, and facility activation
• Lead onboarding (NDA, KYC/AML, eligibility checks, credit docs)
• Pitch liquidity solutions and convert prospects into active counterparties
• Monitor utilisation, rollover activity, and portfolio performance
• Maintain strong senior‑level relationships with banks and partners
• Report KPIs on origination, utilisation, revenue, and SLA compliance
• Support the Director/CEO with market intelligence and strategic insights

What You Bring
• 5–8 years in trade finance sales, FI coverage, transaction banking, or structured trade
• Proven track record of meeting sales, utilisation, and revenue targets
• Strong understanding of LCs, SBLCs, FI credit, and onboarding processes
• Experience working with African FIs (Caribbean exposure is a plus)
• Excellent relationship‑building, communication, and organisational skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field
• (Bonus) MBA, CFA, CDCS, ACT, or multilingual skills (French/Arabic/Portuguese)

Why Join PTS?
• High‑impact role driving growth across emerging markets
• Direct exposure to senior banking executives and strategic decision‑making
• Fast‑paced, commercial environment with clear progression to Senior RM, Regional Lead, or Head of Coverage
• Collaborative culture with strong leadership support

Submit your CV and cover letter by emailing HR@premierinvest.com

PTS is an equal opportunity employer.
We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace.