Deal Sourcing Investment Intern | Ecommerce | Private Equity

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

Position: Buy Side – Deal Sourcing Investment Intern

Location: Dubai, UAE (in‑person at our office in Dubai Production City)

Type: Full-time, on‑site

Contract Type: Internship (3 months probationary, with potential for full‑time Junior Investment Associate role)

Compensation: Paid internship (additional performance bonus may be offered for deals sourced that close)

Working Hours: 09:00 – 18:00, Monday to Friday GST

About Us:

Ecomma is a rapidly growing private equity firm with proven expertise in acquiring e‑commerce brands worldwide. We excel in a range of areas that drive real, measurable growth, including:

• Value Creation: Strategically investing to maximize the potential of our acquired brands..
• Operational Excellence: Leveraging best practices and a seasoned team to optimize brand operations..
• Sustainable Growth: Prioritizing long‑term success through sustainable, smart decision‑making..
• Data‑Driven Marketing: Using analytics to build marketing campaigns that perform..

Position Overview:

As a Buy Side – Investment Intern, you will work directly with our Head of Investments and senior associates in our Dubai office. You will be trained to find, qualify, and value e‑commerce stores (Shopify, WooCommerce, etc.), and contribute to real acquisition decisions. This is a hands‑on role – you will be on the front lines of deal sourcing and investment analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify potential acquisition targets on marketplaces (Flippa, Acquire, etc.) 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..

2. Qualification & Screening

• Apply our investment criteria (revenue, profit, ad history, fulfilment model, etc.) to filter inbound leads..
• Use our proprietary AI qualification tool to assess deal fit and flag red flags (ad account issues, declining revenue, etc.)..
• Learn to reconstruct P&L statements, normalise EBITDA, and calculate risk‑adjusted multiples..
• Assist in preparing initial offer structures (cash + earnout) using our internal valuation model..
• Draft clear, concise investment memoranda summarising business overview, financials, risks, and recommendation..
• Present findings to the Head of Investments and contribute to go/no‑go decisions..
• Help prepare due diligence checklists and data rooms..
• Coordinate with sellers to collect financial, operational, and marketing documentation..

What We Are Looking For

Must‑haves:

• 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.

What we offer

• Hands‑on experience in micro‑private equity – you will work on live deals, not case studies.
• Training in our proprietary AI valuation tool, sourcing methodologies, and due diligence processes.
• Performance bonus for every deal you source that successfully closes.
• Path to full‑time employment – top performers will be offered a paid Junior Investment Associate role after 3 months (base salary + per‑deal commission).
• Direct mentorship from the Head of Investments and exposure to the full acquisition lifecycle.