Analyst (Emirati)

Talents Tide; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talents Tide in Dubai seeks a Programs Associate to support end-to-end accelerator and investment program execution, reporting to Head of Program. You will manage onboarding, workshops, demo days, and maintain schedules.

You will liaise with startups, mentors, investors, and partners, coordinate logistics, track milestones, and prepare reports for internal teams and LPs. A strong English communicator with organized, proactive mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate understanding of startup ecosystems and accelerator programs.
• Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder events and programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end accelerator program execution (applications, onboarding, workshops, demo days).
• Maintain timelines, documentation, calendars, and communications.
• Coordinate logistics with startups, mentors, investors, and partners.
• Manage the application funnel, screening rounds, and shortlisting.
• Track startup engagement, milestones, and performance across cohorts.
• Optimize operations for startup satisfaction and program impact.
• Serve as a point of contact for program participants.
• Research and identify promising early-stage startups aligned with investment thesis.
• Analyze traction, market potential, and founder fit.
• Support due diligence and prepare internal investment summaries.
• Track growth metrics, fundraising progress, and milestone achievements.
• Prepare internal and LP reports.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling.
• Review business plans, financial statements, and legal documentation.
• Collaborate with investment team on investment theses and recommendations.
• Maintain structured records of opportunities and decisions.
• Build and maintain relationships within the startup ecosystem.
• Liaise between startups and investors when applicable.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences.

Skills

Startup ecosystem

Project management

Investor relations

English proficiency

Cross-cultural communication

Education

BA in Business Administration

Finance or related field

Job description

This role involves supporting the end-to-end execution of startup accelerator and investment programs. The candidate will be reporting to the Head of Program of the company.

Responsibilities

Program Operations

• Support end-to-end accelerator program execution (applications, onboarding, workshops, demo days).
• Maintain timelines, documentation, calendars, and communications.
• Coordinate logistics with startups, mentors, investors, and partners.
• Manage the application funnel, screening rounds, and shortlisting.
• Track startup engagement, milestones, and performance across cohorts.
• Optimize operations for startup satisfaction and program impact.
• Serve as a point of contact for program participants.

Startup Sourcing & Selection

• Research and identify promising early-stage startups aligned with the investment thesis.
• Analyze traction, market potential, and founder fit.
• Support due diligence and prepare internal investment summaries.
• Track growth metrics, fundraising progress, and milestone achievements.
• Prepare internal and LP reports.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling.
• Review business plans, financial statements, and legal documentation.
• Collaborate with the investment team on investment theses and recommendations.
• Maintain structured records of opportunities and decisions.

Relationship Management

• Build and maintain relationships within the startup ecosystem.
• Liaise between startups and investors when applicable.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences.

Qualifications

Education:

• BA in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in business development, project management, venture capital, or entrepreneurship

Experience & Skills:

• Strong interest in startups, technology, and venture capital
• Experience with incubators, accelerators, or innovation programs (preferred)
• Excellent communication skills (Advanced English required)
• Highly organized, proactive, and solution-oriented
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Experience working across diverse cultures
• Solid understanding of startup growth stages and challenges

What We're Looking For

• Strong accountability and ownership
• Creative and innovative thinking
• High attention to detail
• Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills