Job Description
We are looking for an Investment Associate for an International Investment Company based in Dubai.
Location – Dubai, UAE
Salary – TBC
Requirements:
- A relevant postgraduate degree in business administration, finance, or a related field.
- Prior experience working in venture capital or a similar role focused on early-stage investing.
- A strong understanding of the MENA technology sector and investment landscape.
- A relevant professional qualification, such as a CFA or MBA, is a plus.
- Excellent written and analytical skills with a strong understanding of venture capital investment strategies and portfolio management.
- Proven ability to identify high-growth potential companies and assess market opportunities.
- Strong financial modeling skills and experience building investment cases.
- A first-class work ethic with a commitment to delivering exceptional results and a keen eye for detail.
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- The ability to handle complex situations with a flexible and solution-oriented approach.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
- A passion for innovation and emerging technologies, and a strong desire to work with early-stage companies.
- Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills, and to be a committed team player
- A passion for working with SMEs and for the technology sector.
Role Responsibilities:
- Analyse new business proposals and conduct independent research on high-growth potential companies in the MENA region, focusing on emerging technologies and disruptive innovations within your target industries.
- Prepare detailed investment theses outlining the opportunity, market dynamics, and rationale for investing in specific start-ups.
- Build and maintain complex financial models to assess potential returns on investment (ROI), scalability, and long-term growth trajectories of target start-ups.
- Lead due diligence processes, including evaluating management teams, product-market fit, and go-to-market strategies.
- Collaborate with external advisors and lawyers to structure and negotiate term sheets for equity investments.
- Manage and monitor a portfolio of early-stage or growth-stage technology companies, actively seeking ways to add value beyond just capital.
- Develop and expand your network of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts within the MENA region.
- Proactively manage deal flow, ensuring compliance with all investment and operational risk management protocols.