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 family-owned conglomerate in Dubai is seeking a candidate for a role in their technology venture capital team. The position involves sourcing new technology investment opportunities, performing financial and scenario analysis, and supporting due diligence processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree from a top-tier university, relevant experience in investment banking or principal investing in technology, and strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers significant potential for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with a preference for technology.
• Experience in investment banking or principal investing in technology.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Ability to simplify complex technology and present its potential.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing new opportunities in technology through research.
• Monitor and manage deal pipeline information.
• Evaluate investment opportunities in technology sector.
• Conduct due diligence on new opportunities.
• Develop investment papers and presentations.
• Support transaction work related to divestitures.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Modelling skills

Industry relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree from a top-tier university

Advanced degree in technology discipline

Job description

About our client

Our client is a major family‑owned conglomerate with a sizeable investment arm. They invest across a range of sectors and strategies – this role is part of their technology venture capital team. Our client promotes 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 technology, 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.