About our client
Our client is a prestigious investment fund with a strong track record and a global investment remit. This is an exciting and rare opportunity for a investment professional to join their team based in the United Arab Emirates. The role will focus on direct and co-investments across VC and growth and will provide exposure to every aspect of the investment process.
What the job involves
- Actively sourcing and originating direct and co-investment opportunities across the global venture capital strategy
- Build and maintain close relationships with VC/growth focused fund managers
- Monitor the performance of portfolio companies and lead the preparation of company reviews
- Use macroeconomic, technological, and sectoral trends to identify emerging opportunities in innovation hubs across the globe
- Support in the development of internal investment frameworks and research capabilities
Who we are looking for
- Strong technical expertise in financial modelling, company valuation and transaction structuring
- Extensive understanding of VC/growth equity dynamics, as well as portfolio construction methodologies
- Understanding of specific trends across sectors such as AI, fintech and digital health
- Capabilities across AI-enabled productivity tools as well as knowledge of industry platforms like Preqin
- Exceptional written and verbal communications skills
- Stakeholder management skills that can flex across internal teams as well as external partners
- The ability to relocate full-time to Abu Dhabi
