Finance Analyst - Venture Capital

Grant Thornton - Bahrain; Manama; On-site; BHD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton - Bahrain is seeking an Investment Analyst to source and evaluate startup opportunities, conduct due diligence, and build financial models that support growth projections.

If you have a finance degree, 3–5 years in VC/PE or related fields, and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, join a team that maps markets, analyzes trends, and drives investment decisions in Bahrain.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentation

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft 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.