🎯 Tier-1 Dubai/UAE Targets

1. Goldman Sachs Dubai (DIFC)

Role: VP, Alternative Capital Markets, Client Solutions
Location: Dubai DIFC

Why Excellent Fit:

• Senior VP-level role at tier-1 institution
• Alternative investments distribution to HNW/institutional clients
• Perfect match for Ana's IR/capital formation background
• Direct LP-facing role with global brand

2. Sirius Private Office (Dubai HQ)

Role: Director, Capital Formation
Location: Dubai

Why Excellent Fit:

• Dubai-headquartered private office
• Director-level capital formation role (exact match)
• Direct access to UHNW families and institutional capital
• Pure-play capital raising mandate
• Growing presence in Gulf family office ecosystem

3. Hays (Undisclosed Client, Dubai)

Role: Executive Director, Investor Solutions & Capital Raising
Location: Dubai

Why Excellent Fit:

• Executive Director level (senior)
• LP-facing capital raising mandate
• Dubai-based client (likely major alternatives firm or FO)
• Top-tier recruiter placement suggests high-quality mandate
• Direct IR/capital formation focus

4. Mubadala Investment Company (Abu Dhabi)

Role: IR / Co-investment Distribution (Speculative)
AUM: $284B+

Rationale:

• Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund
• Ventures arm actively making VC/growth investments globally
• Likely has IR/LP relations roles for co-investment platform
• Ultimate tier-1 credential for Gulf-based career
• Strategic anchor for long-term positioning in UAE

5. ADQ / ADQ Ventures (Abu Dhabi)

Role: Investment / IR (Speculative)

Rationale:

• Abu Dhabi sovereign fund rapidly building venture/tech arm
• High-growth phase, expanding into VC/alternatives
• Direct Abu Dhabi sovereign exposure
• Building out LP relations and co-investment capabilities
• Strategic positioning at center of UAE's economic diversification

6. Investcorp (Bahrain/Abu Dhabi/Dubai/Riyadh)

Role: IR / Capital Formation (Speculative)
AUM: $50B+

Rationale:

• Gulf-origin alternatives firm with $50B+ AUM
• Multiple Gulf offices (Bahrain HQ, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Riyadh)
• Strong MENA LP relationships (sovereign funds, family offices)
• Established IR/capital formation function for PE, RE, credit
• Bridge between Gulf capital and global alternatives
• Credible global brand with deep Gulf roots

7. Warburg Pincus (Abu Dhabi Office)

Role: IR / Capital Formation (Speculative)
AUM: $87B+

Rationale:

• Major growth equity firm with established Abu Dhabi office
• Growing ME LP relationships (sovereigns, FOs)
• Senior IR/capital formation roles typically based in regional hubs
• Direct exposure to Abu Dhabi sovereign/institutional LPs
• Premium brand in growth equity

Direct outreach to Abu Dhabi office recommended

8. Hub71 (Abu Dhabi)

Role: IR / Partnerships (Speculative)
Backing: Mubadala

Rationale:

• Abu Dhabi tech ecosystem backed by Mubadala
• Connects global VCs to UAE startup ecosystem
• Likely has BD/IR roles interfacing with international VCs
• Strategic positioning at intersection of global VC and Gulf capital
• High visibility in UAE tech/VC community
• Gateway role to broader Mubadala network

9. Permira (Dubai DIFC)

Role: IR / Capital Formation (Speculative)
AUM: €70B+

Rationale:

• Major European PE firm with Dubai DIFC office
• Dubai office suggests active Gulf LP cultivation
• Senior IR roles often distributed across regional offices
• Premium European brand with Gulf presence
• Strong institutional LP base (sovereigns, pensions, FOs)

Direct outreach to DIFC office recommended

10. Placement Agents Cluster (Dubai Offices)

Firms: Triago / Houlihan Lokey / Lazard
Role: Placement Agent / Private Capital Advisory (Speculative)

Rationale:

• Triago: PE placement agent with Dubai office
• Houlihan Lokey: Growing fund placement division, Dubai office
• Lazard: Private capital advisory, Dubai office
• All three have active Dubai offices serving Gulf LPs
• Placement agent roles = pure capital formation for PE/VC clients
• Direct exposure to Gulf sovereign/FO LP community
• High-value skill-building in LP relationships and fundraising

Direct outreach to each Dubai office recommended