Investment Professional, Venture Capital and Growth Equity, International Investor, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Reference: 14766

We are working with a prestigious Middle Eastern investment fund which is looking to make the addition of an investment professional to its impressive venture capital and growth equity team. This role will focus on VC and growth direct and co-investments. This role will require full relocation to Abu Dhabi.

Venture & Growth Capital

Middle East

5 - 10 years

10 - 15 years

15+ years

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.

• 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

• 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