Senior Investment Associate Job at Waed Ventures, Saudi Arabia

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  • Waed Ventures
  • Saudi Arabia

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Investment Associate will be responsible for supporting the investment team in sourcing, analyzing, and evaluating investment opportunities. The role involves working closely with the senior investment professionals to conduct due diligence, prepare investment recommendations, and assist with portfolio management. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the startup ecosystem, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1.       Conducting market research and analysis to identify potential investment opportunities and carry out initial assessment.

2.       Conducting sector and technology mapping and advise the senior member of the team to develop areas of focus.

3.       Analyzing financial statements and business models to evaluate investment opportunities

4.       Support the senior members of the team in conducting in-depth financial and commercial due diligence

5.       Contribute to valuation, deal negotiation and structuring exercise of potential investments

6.       Contribute to the preparation of investment memorandum and presentations for the investment committee

7.       Contribute to the closing of investment deals and review of definitive agreements

8.       Development of investment thesis on each transaction, social media blogs, and press releases

9.       Actively monitoring existing investments and developing reports on portfolio health and performance

10.   Work with other functions towards a unified organizational goal.

11.   Support the senior members of the team in administrative tasks in ad hoc basis

12.   Building and maintaining relationships with entrepreneurs, industry experts, and other venture capital firms

13.   Contributing to the overall strategy and development of the firm

Requirements

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor's degree in finance, business, engineering or relevant field

·         4-6 years of experience in startups, investment banking, private equity, or venture capital

·         Strong analytical and financial modeling skills

·         Excellent communication and presentation skills

·         Knowledge of the startup ecosystem and emerging technologies

·         Ability to work independently and as part of a team

·         Strong work ethic and attention to detail

·         Familiarity with industry databases and research tools

Working Conditions:

The Investment Associate will work in a fast-paced environment, often under tight deadlines. The job may require occasional travel to meet with entrepreneurs or attend industry events. The position may also require working long hours or weekends, particularly during peak investment periods.

Job Tags

Weekend work

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