Head of Venture Capital

About Our Client

The client is an independent, privately owned asset manager headquartered in Dubai and regulated within a leading international financial centre. The firm manages capital across multiple asset classes for professional investors, offering both conventional and Shari'a-compliant investment solutions through funds, managed accounts and structured products.

• Lead the venture capital investment strategy and manage the full VC investment lifecycle from origination through execution, portfolio management and exit.
• Source, evaluate, structure and execute venture capital investments across early-stage and growth-stage companies, including direct investments, fund commitments and co-investments.
• Conduct rigorous commercial, financial and strategic due diligence to support investment decisions aligned with risk and return objectives.
• Negotiate investment terms, governance rights and economic structures to optimise outcomes for the portfolio.
• Actively manage and monitor the VC portfolio, tracking performance through KPIs and initiating value-creation or corrective actions where required.
• Support portfolio companies through board observation, strategic input and exit planning.
• Prepare and present high-quality investment proposals to the Investment Committee, clearly articulating investment theses, risks and expected returns.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of venture capital investment professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with founders, venture capital fund managers, co-investors and broader ecosystem participants.
• Play a key role in raising third-party capital for venture capital strategies and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective investors.
• Ensure all investment activity complies with regulatory, governance and internal control requirements.

• 12+ years' experience in venture capital, technology investing, growth equity, investment banking or high-growth investment environments, with a strong venture capital focus.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business or a related discipline; MBA, Master's degree or CFA preferred.
• Proven track record of sourcing, executing and managing successful venture capital investments.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and investment analysis skills relevant to early and growth-stage companies.
• Experience leading and developing investment professionals within a venture capital environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience presenting to investment committees and senior stakeholders.
• Strong relationship management skills across founders, investors, partners and internal teams.
• High standards of integrity, governance awareness and a collaborative approach to working within a broader investment organisation.

Great opportunity and excellent benefits.