Dubai-based Senior MENA Investment Lead

LvlUp Ventures LLC; Dubai; Vor Ort; AED 200.000 - 350.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Direct exposure to senior leadership

Global investment platform

Meaningful responsibility

Entrepreneurial environment

Career progression

Competitive compensation

Zusammenfassung

LvlUp Ventures in Dubai seeks a Senior Associate – MENA Manager to lead the growth of the MENA Investment Hub. You will source and evaluate startups across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and broader MENA, while building institutional relationships and managing regional initiatives.

This role combines venture investing with regional strategy, portfolio oversight, and ecosystem partnerships, reporting to the General Partners and collaborating with global leadership to expand LvlUp's presence in the

Qualifikationen

• 3-6+ years in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, corporate development, or a related field.
• Strong financial analysis, market research, valuation, and investment due diligence.
• Experience working with startups, investors, or high-growth businesses.
• Familiarity with the MENA venture capital ecosystem, particularly the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
• Excellent communication, relationship management, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities, with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Professional fluency in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
• Based in Dubai or willing to relocate.

Aufgaben

• Sourcing and evaluating high-potential startups across MENA.
• Conduct investment analysis, commercial due diligence, market research, competitive assessments, and financial evaluations.
• Prepare investment memoranda, company assessments, and recommendations for investment committees.
• Build and manage a regional pipeline of investment opportunities and founder relationships.
• Manage day-to-day operations and strategic development of the MENA Investment Hub.
• Execute regional growth initiatives with GPs and global leadership.
• Develop partnerships with universities, accelerators, government entities, and ecosystem players.
• Represent LvlUp at industry events and investor gatherings.

Kenntnisse

Financial analysis

Market research

Valuation

Due diligence

Relationship management

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Entrepreneurial mindset

English fluency

Arabic advantage

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Business

Advanced degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

LvlUp Ventures in Dubai seeks a Senior Associate – MENA Manager to lead the growth of the MENA Investment Hub. You will source and evaluate startups across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and broader MENA, while building institutional relationships and managing regional initiatives.

This role combines venture investing with regional strategy, portfolio oversight, and ecosystem partnerships, reporting to the General Partners and collaborating with global leadership to expand LvlUp's presence in the