Finance Analyst - Venture Capital

Grant Thornton Bahrain; Jid Hafs; On-site; BHD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Bahrain is seeking an investment professional to source and evaluate startup opportunities, conduct due diligence, and build robust financial models. You will monitor portfolio performance, assist with valuations, and support audit processes as part of a dynamic investment team in Bahrain.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in VC/PE or related fields, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and excellent communication and presentation abilities to drive strategic investment decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• CFA, CAIA, FMVA etc would be an added advantage.
• 3–5 years of experience in venture capital, private equity or related role.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate potential startup investment opportunities via inbound decks and market analysis.
• Conduct due diligence including financial statements, business models, cap tables, and founder interviews.
• Prepare financial models, valuations and growth projections for targets.
• Monitor portfolio performance, assist with valuations and portfolio reporting.
• Research industry trends to identify opportunities aligned with the firm’s strategy.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Bahrain
Employment: Hiring for client
Industry: Investment
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Job Description

• Source and evaluate potential startup investment opportunities through inbound decks, industry sector mapping, and market trend analysis.


• Conduct due diligence by reviewing financial statements, business models, cap tables, and participating in founder interviews.


• Prepare financial models, valuation analyses, unit economics framework, and growth return projections for prospective targets.


• Monitor the performance of portfolio companies by tracking key KPIs, assisting with valuations, preparing portfolio reports, and supporting audit processes.


• Research industry trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies to identify investment opportunities aligned with the firm's strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.


• CFA, CAIA, FMVA etc would be an added advantage.


• 3–5 years of experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, transaction advisory, corporate finance, or a similar analytical role.


• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.


• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.

If you're passionate about startups, investing, and innovation, we'd love to hear from you.