Investment Associate

Associate for Venture & Growth CapitalAbout the CompanyGreat opportunity for an ambitious team which is expanding its portfolio and team. This is a full-time, in-office position based in Dubai; travel to Europe will also be expected.About the RoleSupport M&A execution on portfolio-level mergers and acquisitions, including valuation challenge work, deal structuring, financial due diligence coordination and counterparty negotiation support.ResponsibilitiesSupport M&A execution on portfolio-level mergers and acquisitions, including valuation challenge work, deal structuring, financial due diligence coordination and counterparty negotiation support.Lead diligence on direct and seed-stage opportunities, producing investment committee memos, valuation models and recommendation papers across media, consumer, financial services and technology.Build and maintain financial models including three-statement forecasts, multi-entity consolidations, cash flow and returns analysis, and bespoke revenue models for new commercial structures.Developed the investment thesis, financial model and screening framework for a new sector-focused investment vehicle from concept to launch-ready.Work directly with portfolio company management on commercial strategy, category and market research, brand positioning and turnaround planning.QualificationsMust be experienced in the Technology & Media sector.4-8 years of experience in Private Equity or Venture Capital.Experienced in executing deals in Europe.Ideally, someone with exposure to a family office environment.