Associate – Venture Capital

Job Description

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• Join a high-growth, globally active venture capital platform
• Collaborate closely with a seasoned leadership team

About Our Client

Our client is an investment management firm with a strong and expanding presence in alternative investments including private markets, venture capital, and credit.

Job Description

• Conduct detailed commercial and financial analysis on potential investments.
• Evaluate business models, operating metrics, growth assumptions, and scalability.
• Assess TAM, competitive positioning, unit economics, and exit pathways.
• Analyse cap tables, investment structures, and scenario outcomes.
• Develop investment views grounded in quantitative rigour and qualitative judgement.
• Perform deep dives into emerging sectors and technologies.
• Track VC activity, comparable deals, and valuation trends across global markets.
• Produce internal research notes, sector analyses, and investment theses.
• Identify new themes and white-space opportunities for the fund.
• Support end-to-end diligence including commercial, financial, and strategic assessments.
• Engage founders, advisors, and domain experts to validate company positioning.
• Prepare IC memos, financial models, and risk assessments.
• Participate in negotiations and review transaction documents where required.
• Partner with founders on strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and market expansion.
• Support portfolio fundraising activities (materials preparation, investor introductions, etc.).
• Serve as a trusted thought partner while maintaining analytical discipline.
• Track portfolio performance, KPIs, and financial reporting.
• Assist in preparing investor updates, valuation reviews, and audit materials.
• Maintain internal portfolio tracking tools and ensure data accuracy.
• Build and manage relationships across accelerators, founders, angels, and venture funds.
• Attend ecosystem events, demo days, and conferences to expand pipeline visibility.
• Identify and screen high-potential opportunities across sectors and geographies.

The Successful Applicant

• 5-10 years’ experience in VC, growth equity or PE
• Strong exposure to technology-driven sectors and the startup ecosystem.
• Experience conducting financial analysis, market research, and due diligence.
• Academic background in finance, engineering, economics, or business (MBA/CFA beneficial but not required).
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to synthesise large amounts of data.
• Commercially minded with balanced optimism and scepticism.
• High intellectual curiosity and interest in emerging technologies.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate investment theses clearly.
• Network-oriented; enjoys engaging with ecosystem stakeholders.
• Ownership mindset-proactive, self-driven, and comfortable in lean teams.
• Passion for startups, founders, and innovation.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join one of the region’s most dynamic and expanding VC teams.
• Direct exposure to founders, senior leadership, and investment committees.
• A diverse, stimulating role covering the full VC lifecycle across emerging markets.
• A culture that values curiosity, ownership, and entrepreneurial thinking.

Contact
Zaynah Aboobaker

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