Venture Analyst

Novarc; Muscat; On-site; OMR 15,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A venture capital firm is seeking a Junior Venture Analyst in Muscat. This role focuses on supporting research, deal screening, and investment processes with opportunities for mentorship. Ideal candidates are analytical, detail-oriented, and have a passion for startups and innovation. Previous experience in finance or research is advantageous. The position offers exposure to the venture capital lifecycle and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in finance, consulting, research, or related fields.
• Strong analytical skills and comfortable with numbers.
• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify promising startups and conduct market research.
• Review inbound deals and support early-stage diligence.
• Contribute to investment memos and maintain data trackers.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong research skills

Presentation skills

Curiosity about startups

Detail-oriented

Organized

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or similar

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About Novarc

Novarc is a venture capital firm that invests in technologies, founders, and markets shaping the next era of innovation. We back high-potential companies across multiple sectors, focusing on scalable models, strong fundamentals, and long-term value creation. We partner with ambitious founders to build the platforms that will define the future.

Role Overview

This is a junior/early-career role with direct mentorship from the founder and full exposure to the venture capital lifecycle. As a Venture Analyst, you will support research, deal screening, due diligence, and internal investment processes.

This role is ideal for sharp, curious, and ambitious talent looking to grow into full-stack investors.

What You'll Do

Sourcing & Market Research

• Identify promising startups, founders, and emerging market themes.
• Conduct market research to map industries, competitors, and sector trends.
• Build and maintain a structured deal pipeline across local and global markets.

Deal Screening & Early Diligence

• Review inbound deals and prepare clear summaries for the investment team.
• Support early-stage diligence across commercial, financial, and strategic areas.
• Assist in evaluating founder background, business models, and market fit.

Investment Process & IC Support

• Contribute to research sections of investment memos and IC materials.
• Support financial analysis, valuations, and benchmarking tasks.
• Help maintain clean data, dashboards, and performance trackers.

Portfolio & Internal Support

• Assist with collecting portfolio updates and tracking KPIs.
• Support founders with light research or operational tasks when needed.
• Prepare summaries, presentations, and internal documents for the team.

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• Analytical mindset; comfortable with numbers, data, and structured thinking.
• Strong research, writing, and presentation skills.
• Curiosity about startups, innovation, and emerging markets.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through.
• Ownership mentality — proactive, reliable, and eager to learn.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in finance, consulting, research, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or similar.
• Strong Excel & PowerPoint skills.
• Familiarity with startups or venture ecosystems is a plus (not required).