Venture Partner

# Venture Partner Doha, Qatar Full-time Finance## Apply to this position

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We are Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), the leading insurance provider in GCC. With a history dating back to 1964, we have established ourselves as a pioneer in the insurance industry, offering innovative solutions to meet the diverse needs of individuals and businesses.

Our vision is to make QIC group become the first Digital Ecosystem in the region by combining insurance and non-insurance services in one platform. Through our digital platforms, such as qic.online and the QIC app, we empower customers to manage their needs anytime and anywhere.

Our employees have been featured in Forbes 30 under 30, teach at online universities, serve on program committees of major IT conferences, and have previously worked at Yandex, Tinkoff, Avito, Ozon, and other leading tech companies.## About the position

As a Venture Partner, you will join the Strategy team to evaluate QIC ecosystem, identify capability gaps, and drive build-or-buy decisions that accelerate our growth. The QIC Strategy team shapes how the super app expands — from identifying what's missing in our product portfolio to sourcing and integrating the right startups and solutions. Our mission is to make smart, fast decisions on where to build internally and where to partner or acquire, so QIC stays ahead in the GCC digital market.##

Responsibilities
* Conduct a continuous audit of QIC digital hub's product ecosystem to identify strategic gaps and white spaces across our verticals (insurance, auto, travel, fintech, lifestyle)
* Define and apply a repeatable build/buy/partner framework, working with Product, Engineering, and Finance to compare internal build cost and timeline against external solutions
* Source and evaluate SaaS vendors, platforms, and technology solutions as potential "buy" candidates: fit, integration complexity, pricing, and lock-in risk
* Proactively scout startups in MENA and globally across insurtech, fintech, mobility, travel tech, and AI — maintain a live deal pipeline
* Run first-stage startup evaluations: team quality, product-market fit, technical readiness, and alignment with QIC's ecosystem strategy
* Produce clear investment and partnership memos with go/no-go recommendations for C-level stakeholders
* Coordinate due diligence sessions with Product, Engineering, Legal, and Finance for approved candidates
* Define integration roadmaps for new partnerships and track post-integration KPIs## Requirements
* At least 5 years of experience in strategy, corporate development, venture capital, or startup ecosystem roles — ideally a combination
* Demonstrated track record of producing build/buy/partner analyses that influenced real business decisions
* Deep familiarity with at least one of our core verticals: insurtech, fintech, mobility, travel tech, or super-app platforms
* Experience working in or with GCC / MENA markets is a strong advantage
* Structured, data-driven thinking with the ability to write concise executive-ready memos and present to senior stakeholders
* Technical fluency — enough to evaluate integration complexity and discuss API readiness with Engineering teams
* Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-moving, remote-first environment
* English level B2 or higher## We offer
* Long-term contract with QIC with 6 months probation period
* Office-based in Doha with flexible hybrid arrangements
* Direct access to senior leadership and founders
* Opportunity to build and lead a corporate venture studio from the ground up
* High degree of autonomy and strategic influence within the organization## Benefits Explore all## Extra paid leave

Enjoy generous vacation time, paid sick leave, and bonus days for years of service.## Language classes

Master communication. Learn English, Arabic—or any second language of your choice.## Meeting with experts

Stay sharp with sessions on investing, mental wellbeing, and intercultural communication.## Professional development

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