Head of Venture Capital

Michael Page Dubai, Vereinigte Arabische Emirate

Gepostet vor 2 Tagen Festanstellung Competitive

Great opportunity
Excellent benefits

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.

Job Description

The role has the following responsibilities:

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.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will have the following:

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.