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

PER, Private Equity Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent family-owned conglomerate seeks a member for its technology venture capital team focused on the USA. The successful candidate will source investment opportunities, conduct financial analysis, and participate in due diligence. Applicants should possess relevant investment banking experience and a strong educational background, ideally in a technology discipline. This role promises a solid career pathway in a meritocratic environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in investment banking/principal investing in the technology sector.
• Focus on software as a service preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; Arabic beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing new opportunities through research and analysis.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and perform financial analysis.
• Participate in due diligence and develop investment papers.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Modeling skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from a top-tier university

Advanced degree in a technology related discipline

Job description

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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 focused on the USA. 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

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