Associate - UAE Diversified Assets

Mubadala; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Mubadala is seeking an investment professional to join the MENA Venture Capital & Growth team within UAE Investments in Abu Dhabi. You will play a key role across the full investment lifecycle, sourcing, evaluating, and supporting high-growth startups and venture funds across AI, fintech, enterprise software, digital health, mobility and other tech-enabled sectors.

The role emphasizes rigorous due diligence, portfolio monitoring, and stakeholder management with opportunities to contribute from

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, Computer Science or other quantitative field; MBA or Master’s in Finance preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on investment experience in venture capital or related roles; UAE/MENA experience advantageous.
• Proven track record evaluating technology companies, funds or growth-stage investments.
• Knowledge of UAE and MENA venture ecosystem with a strong network.
• Strong analytical, financial modelling, and communication skills; interest in tech and entrepreneurship.
• Sound commercial judgement, curiosity, and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Understand venture capital mandate and Mubadala's position; assess companies, funds, markets, and structures across growth stages.
• Sourcing and evaluating new startup and fund opportunities using your ecosystem network.
• Support end-to-end deal cycle: due diligence, financial models, valuation, and investment committee materials.
• Monitor portfolio performance; conduct reviews and provide updates to senior management and committees.
• Represent Mubadala with founders, management teams, fund managers, and co-investors.
• Develop yourself and contribute to Mubadala while supporting others to improve performance.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical thinking

Communication

Strategic thinking

Teamwork

Business ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/ Economics/ Business/ Engineering/ CS

MBA or Master’s in Finance

Job description

Job Description:

About Us:

Mubadala is a global investment company that combines the stability of a sovereign investor with the agility of private capital. Managing more than USD 380bn in assets, Mubadala invests across sectors and geographies to generate sustainable financial returns for the Government of Abu Dhabi while driving long-term economic growth and shaping the industries of the future.

The UAE Investments platform is Mubadala's national investment vehicle, driving sustainable economic growth and diversification across the UAE. By developing national champions, enabling new industries, and investing in strategic sectors, the platform plays a central role in strengthening the country's long-term economic resilience. The platform invests across energy, metals, aerospace, technology, healthcare, real estate, and infrastructure, while advancing solutions in clean energy, renewable energy, and climate technology. Joining the UAE Investments platform offers the opportunity to contribute to investments that create lasting value for the UAE and support the nation's future growth.

This role is prioritized for UAE Nationals

What you will do:

You'll join the MENA Venture Capital & Growth team within the UAE Diversified Assets unit of our UAE Investments platform – a growing platform that identifies, invests in and supports leading technology-enabled businesses and investment managers across the UAE and broader MENA region. Focused on our MENA venture capital mandate, you'll play an active role across the full investment lifecycle, spanning direct investments into high-growth startups and investments into venture funds across AI, fintech, enterprise software, consumer technology, digital health, mobility and other technology-enabled sectors. Great looks like being ready to contribute from day one: helping the team execute a busy pipeline, deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns and strengthen the regional innovation ecosystem while creating strategic value for Mubadala.

• Investment Strategy: understand our venture capital mandate, the regional startup and fund landscape and Mubadala's position, and use this insight to assess companies, fund managers, markets and investment structures across different stages of growth.
• Business Development: participate in sourcing and evaluating new startup and fund opportunities, drawing on your ecosystem network to build Mubadala's reputation as a leading partner to founders and investment managers.
• Deal Execution: support the deal cycle end to end – commercial, strategic and financial due diligence, financial models and valuation analyses, investment committee materials and transaction execution.
• Asset Management: monitor the existing portfolio, conduct performance reviews and prepare updates for senior management and investment committees, working with portfolio companies and fund managers on value creation – from strategic initiatives, business development and governance to ecosystem connectivity and co-investment opportunities.
• Stakeholder Management: represent Mubadala with founders, management teams, fund managers, co-investors, advisors and the wider entrepreneurial, corporate and investment ecosystem.
• Self Leadership: develop yourself to progress as an investment professional, working alongside senior colleagues and growing your contribution to Mubadala while supporting others to improve their performance.

What will you bring:

To succeed within this role, you will bring a strong mix of practical experience, technical skills and business skills, including:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, Engineering, Computer Science, or another relevant quantitative discipline. Or Preferred MBA, Master’s in Finance, or another relevant postgraduate qualification.
• A minimum of 4 years of Hands-on investment experience within a venture capital fund investing in startups, ideally in the UAE or wider MENA region; experience in a bank or corporate venture capital arm is also relevant.
• A proven track record of evaluating technology companies, venture capital funds or growth-stage investments, with meaningful time spent with founders and a clear view of what makes a strong investment.
• Knowledge of the UAE and MENA venture ecosystem, with a network that lets you contribute to sourcing from day one – highly advantageous; we also welcome candidates with strong international venture experience.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and a demonstrated interest in technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Sound commercial judgement, intellectual curiosity and attention to detail, with the ability to build trusted relationships across the ecosystem.
• You will have the following business skills: strategic thinker, analytical thinking, problem solving, resilient, emotional intelligence, cultural awareness, results focused.
• You will be a team player with high standards of business ethics and a drive to deliver, innovate and improve, whilst building strong partnerships within and outside Mubadala.
• You will be an excellent communicator able to build relationships, communicate and influence at all levels.

Most importantly you will have passion for contributing to Mubadala's mission and growing a leading global investment company.

What we offer:

Our people work alongside leading businesses, financial institutions, and industry experts across global markets, gaining exposure to diverse investment strategies, complex challenges, and opportunities that create lasting economic and societal impact.

Key Indicators:

Location: Abu Dhabi

Flexible Working: 5 days per month