Director - Infrastructure Finance - Dubai Holding Land Estates

About Dubai Holding Land Estates:

Dubai Holding Land Estates oversees a diverse land portfolio strategically located across Dubai’s most sought-after areas. With convenient access to major highways, nearby amenities, and flexible land use options, investors are presented with unique opportunities for development and growth.

Through the centralization of Dubai Holding’s land bank, Dubai Holding Land Estates focuses on large-scale master plans, ensuring alignment with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, whilst also supporting the business’s commitment to sustainable urban development and strategic land portfolio management.

About the Job:

PPP Project Execution & Capital Structuring

• Develop and execute financing strategies for infrastructure projects aligned with portfolio, marquee, and legacy masterplans, ensuring alignment with budget objectives and development timelines.
• Support the development of infrastructure finance policies, funding frameworks, and PPP models tailored to market requirements.
• Lead end-to-end PPP project execution, including consultant management, tender documentation (RFQs/RFPs), procurement processes, negotiation of PPP agreements, financing documentation, and direct agreements.
• Structure and implement financing solutions utilizing debt, equity, and alternative funding mechanisms to optimize capital efficiency, liquidity, and risk allocation.
• Conduct scenario planning and stress testing to identify risks and support capital allocation decisions.

Financial Planning, Analysis & Commercial Oversight

• Develop and maintain project finance models, feasibility studies, ROI analyses, budgets, and cost controls across infrastructure projects.
• Assess the financial impact of pricing decisions, commercial agreements, and market activities while ensuring expenditure aligns with corporate objectives.
• Define and monitor performance KPIs and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on financial, commercial, and operational performance.

Compliance, Risk Management & Market Intelligence

• Ensure compliance with Dubai Holding, UAE regulatory requirements, and applicable international standards.
• Maintain robust risk management and due diligence frameworks covering legal, technical, financial, credit, market, and operational risks.
• Monitor infrastructure finance trends, regulatory developments, capital markets, and industry best practices to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Drive the adoption of digital tools for financial modelling, forecasting, and reporting to improve transparency and efficiency.

Stakeholder & Partnership Management

• Collaborate with Development, Commercial & Strategy, Legal, Operations, and other Dubai Holding entities to align financing strategies with project delivery.
• Manage relationships with government authorities, utility providers, regulators, investors, and third-party partners.
• Monitor the performance and compliance of PPP agreements and support effective stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, or a related field
• Master’s degree (preferred) in Business Administration (MBA), in Finance or Economics.
• Professional certifications in corporate finance, public finance, infrastructure development or Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).
• Minimum Experience (number of years):     
• 12+ years of progressive experience in infrastructure finance and investment, infrastructure development, and infrastructure project management.
• Proven experience driving and structuring infrastructure finance in top-tier financial advisory or private equity investment organisations.
• Demonstrated track record in executing infrastructure investment projects for major developers in the region.
• Strong background in market intelligence, feasibility analysis, and competitive benchmarking.
• Experience working with government authorities (e.g., project procurement entities, regulatory bodies) on infrastructure transactions or development approvals is highly valued.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage cross-functional interactions.
• Strong understanding of the GCC project finance and infrastructure private equity investment markets.

About the Benefits:

At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.