Deal Sourcing Intern - Private Equity (E-commerce)

Ecomma; Dubai; On-site; AED 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Mentorship from Head of Investments

Path to full-time role after 3 months

Job summary

Ecomma in Dubai is offering a Buy Side – Investment Intern role to support deal sourcing and initial valuation of ecommerce brands. You will work directly with the Head of Investments and senior associates in our Dubai office on live deals and investment analysis.

This hands‑on internship runs for 3 months with a probationary period and may lead to a Junior Investment Associate position. Working hours are 09:00–18:00, Sunday to Thursday, with a possible performance bonus for deals that close.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Analytical mindset – comfortable with numbers, spreadsheets, and basic financial concepts (revenue, profit, EBITDA, multiples).
• Self‑starter – able to work full‑time in our Dubai office and hit weekly activity targets.
• Curiosity about e‑commerce, digital marketing, and online business models.
• Currently based in Dubai (or able to relocate immediately at your own cost).
• Prior experience in sales, business development, investment banking, private equity, or e‑commerce operations.
• Familiarity with Shopify, Google Ads, or Meta Ads.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential acquisition targets on marketplaces and via direct outreach to Shopify stores.
• Execute daily outreach campaigns (email, LinkedIn, forms) to sellers, brokers, and partners.
• Build relationships with intermediaries to generate off‑market opportunities.

Skills

Strong written and verbal English

Analytical mindset with numbers

Self-starter

Curiosity about e-commerce

Dubai-based or relocate

Experience in sales/BD/investment PE/e

Familiarity with Shopify/Google Ads/FB

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Economics, or related field

Tools

Shopify

Google Ads

Meta Ads

Job description

Ecomma in Dubai is offering a Buy Side – Investment Intern role to support deal sourcing and initial valuation of ecommerce brands. You will work directly with the Head of Investments and senior associates in our Dubai office on live deals and investment analysis.

This hands‑on internship runs for 3 months with a probationary period and may lead to a Junior Investment Associate position. Working hours are 09:00–18:00, Sunday to Thursday, with a possible performance bonus for deals that close.