Associate, Software (SaaS) Venture Capital, Sharjah, UAE

PER, Private Equity Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A major investment firm in Dubai seeks a candidate for a technology venture capital role. Responsibilities include sourcing investment opportunities, evaluating potential investments, conducting due diligence, and preparing presentations for the Investment Committee. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree from a top-tier university and relevant experience in investment banking, particularly in software as a service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Relevant experience in investment banking / principal investing.
• Strong communication skills; English proficiency necessary.

Responsibilities

• Source new opportunities in the technology sector.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and perform financial analysis.
• Conduct due diligence and prepare investment papers.

Skills

Investment analysis

Market research

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from a top-tier university

Advanced degree in technology-related discipline

Job description

About our client

Our client is a major family-owned conglomerate which has a sizeable investment arm. The company invest across a range of sectors and strategies - this role is part of their technology venture capital team. Our client promotes on merit and offers a strong career path.

What the job involves

• Assist in sourcing new opportunities in the technology sector through extensive research, analysis of market data, building industry relationships and attending industry events
• Play an active role in deal pipeline monitoring and management, ensuring that all information on current and potential investments is updated on a regular basis
• Evaluate investment opportunities within the technology sector and perform financial analysis, return analysis and scenario modelling
• Participate in due diligence of new opportunities including tech, commercial, financial, tax and legal due diligence and conduct due diligence either internally or with external advisors
• Develop investment papers and presentations for submission to the Investment Committee and to the Executive Board
• Support all transaction work related to divestitures including preparing all required information, investment decks, negotiating deal terms, etc.

Who we are looking for

• A Bachelor's degree from a top-tier university. Advanced degree in a technology related discipline preferred
• Relevant work experience in investment banking / principal investing in the technology sector, with focus on software as a service
• Excellent communication, written and verbal skills in English; Arabic is considered beneficial but not essential
• Ability to simplify and present complex technology and highlight its commercial potential
• Excellent analytical, quantitative and modelling skills; specifically, analysing complex operating / financial / valuation models