Careers

Careers at Nabrel: a focused investment firm that hires with care.

A focused firm that hires with care

Nabrel is a young, selective investment firm with offices in London and Dubai. We add people rarely, and we look for those who combine sound judgement with a careful, collaborative way of working.

In a small team, every role matters. People who join us can expect real responsibility early, direct access to decision-makers and work that has a visible effect on our transactions.

What we look for

Careful analysis

Accurate, thorough work and respect for detail, especially when the numbers do not behave as expected.

Discretion

Sound judgement with confidential information and relationships.

Ownership

Responsibility for outcomes, and the confidence to challenge when something is wrong.

Commercial curiosity

Real interest in how terminals, grids, ports and operating businesses work, not only in how they are financed.

Clear communication

The ability to explain a complicated position simply, in writing and in conversation.

Collaboration

A willingness to work across offices, disciplines and time zones.

We work across London and Dubai, and collaboration between the two offices is part of everyday work. We write things down, we ask for challenge, and we would rather ask a difficult question early than discover a problem late.

How we work

How we hire

Introduction

Send us your CV and a short note on your experience and interests, and on why Nabrel.

Conversations

We meet in person or by video, and speak with several members of the team about your experience and how you think.

References and checks

We take references and carry out the background checks appropriate to the role.

Open roles

We are currently recruiting for the roles below. To apply, send us your CV and a short note on your experience. We are also glad to hear from exceptional people for future opportunities.

London · Part-time

Nabrel is a private equity firm operating from London and Dubai. Its first institutional fund, Nabrel Industrial Energy Partners I, L.P., targets USD 500 million to make debt investments in industrial infastructure and minerals services, across the Middle East, Europe and Africa. THE ROLE The Fund I Investment Committee has five members: the Managing Partner (Chair), the Head of Investments, the Head of Legal & Compliance, and two independent Non-Executive Directors. Four of five votes are needed to approve an investment. This seat brings sector, transaction and fund governance experience to the Committee. It strengthens valuation, structuring and exit discipline, and gives limited partners credible, independent oversight of how the Fund invests. The appointee owes a duty to the Fund and its limited partners. INDEPENDENCE AND ELIGIBILITY The appointee must be independent of Nabrel, its principals, affiliates and service providers, including the Fund's placement agent, administrator, counsel and auditors. This means no employment, consultancy, shareholding or material financial relationship, and no close personal or family relationship with a Nabrel principal. TERMS Phase I (before the Fund's first close): non-exclusive consultancy under a Consultancy Agreement and NDA. Indicative fees: around $15–25k paid at first close Phase II (after first close): formal appointment under an Appointment Letter. Indicative fees: USD 40,000–75,000 annual retainer plus USD 2,500–5,000 per IC meeting. Reasonable expenses reimbursed. D&O insurance cover from Phase II. No carried interest or equity at appointment. NDA, conflicts declaration and KYC completed before any deal material is shared. Initial term of two years, renewable. Final terms are agreed with shortlisted candidates.

Responsibilities

  • Review and vote on new platforms, bolt-ons, follow-on investments and exits.
  • Challenge valuation, leverage, structuring and returns assumptions.
  • Test exit routes and buyer universes, including strategic sales, sponsor sales and capital markets options.
  • Hold the Committee to a high standard: quality of investment papers, due diligence scope, conflict handling and post-investment monitoring.
  • Advise on fund terms, LP reporting and alignment with institutional LP expectations.
  • Support Nabrel's engagement with LPs, placement agents, lenders and co-investors where useful.
  • Declare conflicts promptly and recuse where required.

What we look for

  • 20+ years in private equity, infrastructure, investment banking or credit, or in senior operating roles in energy, oil and gas or industrials, at Managing Director level or equivalent.
  • Direct experience sitting on an investment committee, or running investment or fund governance, at a fund or institutional investor.
  • A track record in M&A, leveraged finance or capital raising across energy, industrials or natural resources.
  • Working knowledge of fund structures, LPAs, waterfalls and LP due diligence.
  • Independent judgement and the willingness to say no to a deal.
  • DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
  • Prior board, advisory board or LPAC experience.
  • Relationships with institutional LPs, family offices or sovereign investors, ideally in the GCC or Europe.
  • Experience with Cayman fund structures and cross-border UK, UAE and US transactions.
  • A legal or accounting qualification.

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London · Contract

Nabrel seeks a Chief Financial Officer to build and lead the finance and operations function of the firm and its funds. This is a founding-team seat, establishing Nabrel’s fund finance infrastructure, control environment and institutional reporting ahead of first close. Nabrel is a private equity firm preparing to launch its first institutional fund, focused on control investments in energy infrastructure, industrial services and logistics across the Middle East, Europe and Africa. The firm operates from London and Dubai. The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the financial integrity of the management company and the funds, and is a key counterpart to institutional LPs through operational due diligence and ongoing reporting. REMUNERATION & INCENTIVE STRUCTURE Compensation consists of a two-phase structure: Phase I includes fixed and performance-linked elements tied to specific fund milestones; Phase II enhances incentives upon reaching institutional scale, aligning with industry standards for senior roles at boutique alternative asset managers. Compensation This role starts as a non-exclusive, performance-based consultancy and converts to an exclusive full-time role once Nabrel reaches its capital trigger. Final terms will be agreed with the successful candidate. Phase I: fund establishment (non-exclusive) First-close milestone fee: $50,000 payable on Fund I first close. Carried interest participation: a share of the GP’s carry pool, vesting over time. Phase II: institutional scale (exclusive) Base salary: $200,000 – $275,000 per year. Annual bonus: $50,000 – $100,000, based on firm and individual performance. Carried interest: enhanced participation in the GP’s carry pool on conversion. Terms Phase I is an independent consultancy. Phase II terms will be confirmed on conversion. Subject to references, KYC/AML checks and right to work where applicable. Nabrel is an equal opportunity employer. Reports to: CEO / Managing Partner Location: Mayfair, London & Dubai, UAE, with international travel as required Engagement type: Principal engagement, full commitment expected Applications: hr@nabrel.com

Responsibilities

  • Fund Finance & Reporting: Own fund accounting, NAV production and capital account statements, and deliver institutional-grade quarterly reporting to LPs in line with ILPA standards.
  • Capital Calls & Distributions: Lead capital call and distribution processes, including waterfall, carried interest, management fee and fee-offset calculations under a European whole-of-fund structure.
  • Service Provider Oversight: Appoint and oversee the fund administrator, auditors, tax advisers, banks and custodians, holding each to defined service levels.
  • Valuation: Run the quarterly valuation process in line with IPEV guidelines, chair the valuation committee and support the annual audit.
  • Management Company Finance: Manage budgeting, cash flow, treasury and statutory accounts for the UK and UAE entities and the General Partner, including oversight of seed capital and operating expenses.
  • Tax & Structuring: Oversee cross-border tax across Cayman, UK, UAE and US structures, including FATCA/CRS, UAE corporate tax and transfer pricing, working closely with Legal & Compliance.
  • Operational Due Diligence: Lead the finance and operations workstream of LP due diligence, own DDQ responses and maintain the policies and controls institutional investors expect.
  • Transaction & Portfolio Support: Support the investment team on acquisition financing, subscription line facilities and portfolio company financial reporting and monitoring.
  • Governance & Controls: Design and maintain the internal control framework, financial risk management and regulatory financial returns for the firm.

What we look for

  • Track Record: 20+ years of finance experience, including at least 10 years as CFO, Finance Director or Head of Fund Finance at a private equity or infrastructure fund manager, with direct involvement in a fund launch and first close.
  • Professional Qualification: Chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA) or equivalent; CFA an advantage.
  • Fund Structuring Expertise: Advanced knowledge of Cayman and UK limited partnership structures, LPA economics, waterfall and carried interest mechanics, and fund-level tax.
  • Institutional Standards: Hands-on experience with ILPA reporting, IPEV valuation, audit cycles and institutional LP operational due diligence.
  • Cross-Border Experience: Working knowledge of the UK and UAE regulatory, tax and corporate environments; GCC experience strongly preferred.
  • Systems & Controls: Experience implementing fund accounting and reporting systems and building a control environment from first principles.
  • Leadership & Presence: Able to represent Nabrel credibly with LPs, auditors, lenders and regulators, and to build and lead a finance team as the firm scales.

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Nabrel has offices in London and Dubai, and the team works across both.

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