Senior Associate

About the job

About Us:

Mubadala is a global and responsible investment company with US$280+ billion assets under management. five global offices and business investments in 50+ countries, with the focus of creating sustainable financial returns for the Government of Abu Dhabi.

We have set the ambition to double the size of our portfolio to half a trillion dollars over the next decade. This brings exciting opportunities for people across the organization, enabling them to access new, diverse and challenging experiences.

We invest in our people and give you an unrivalled opportunity for growth, development and success, while contributing to Mubadala's positive impact on local and global communities.

Join us at Mubadala and make change happen!

What you will do:

• Lead operational elements of Government Affairs initiatives, ensuring high-quality execution and alignment with Mubadala’s strategic objectives

• Manage data requests, dashboards, and reporting workflows; deliver insights and analytics to support leadership decision-making

• Support budget planning, track financial performance, and provide cost analysis and reporting

• Build and maintain relationships with government entities, industry forums, and key stakeholders

• Act as a point of contact for assigned engagements, ensuring alignment with Mubadala priorities

• Prepare stakeholder briefs, manage protocols, and ensure follow-ups on engagements

• Develop leadership briefs, talking points, and advisory notes to support decision-making

• Coordinate cross-functionally to integrate Government Affairs priorities into wider business initiatives

• Track KPIs, update scorecards, and support internal performance reviews

• Manage logistics and execution of government delegations, forums, and strategic events

• Prepare pre- and post-event materials, including briefs, agendas, and outcome reports

• Develop and review content such as country reports, geopolitical briefs, and executive communications

• Ensure quality control across reports and presentations, maintaining institutional standards

• Mentor and guide junior team members, supporting capability building and knowledge sharing

• Contribute to special projects, including crisis coordination and strategic or compliance initiatives

What will you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field

• 6–8 years of experience in government affairs, preferably within the UAE or regional context

• Strong understanding of Abu Dhabi government entities, protocols, and regional/international stakeholders

• Solid knowledge of Mubadala’s business platforms and ability to link government engagement to business outcomes

• Proven experience engaging with senior stakeholders and participating in external meetings and negotiations

• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic

• Ability to develop high-quality reports, briefs, and executive-level content

• Strong research capability with the ability to synthesize and present relevant insights

• Commercial awareness and business acumen

• Experience tracking performance metrics, KPIs, and financial data

• Ability to mentor junior team members and support team development

• High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and accuracy

• Proficiency in digital tools, including dashboards and emerging AI capabilities

• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong stakeholder management skills

What we offer: A superior platform to grow your career including:

Great working environment with talented colleagues

Hybrid working and wellness benefits to help you live your best work and private life.

Opportunity to grow and develop through learning and experience.

Excellent work culture enabled by our values of Accountability, Inspiration, Integrity & Partnership

Mubadala has an engrained working culture, enabled by our values of Accountability, Inspiration, Integrity & Partnership. You will operate in a diverse, energetic and forward-thinking environment with hybrid working and wellness benefits to help you grow and develop and market leading pay and benefits.

Key Indicators: Location: Abu Dhabi

Flexible Working: Remote working up to 5 days a month