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Company Overview:

Disrupt.com is a global platform that builds, scales and invests in high-growth technology ventures. As one of the most successful venture builders in the MENA region with a portfolio of 10+ companies and notable exits (Cloudways $350Mn acquisition by Digital Ocean) - Disrupt.com partners with founders at a very early stage, helping them achieve product-market fit and power through the first point of the scale.

Our unstoppable team of 600+ employees is the best and the brightest, driving innovation across 7 Global SaaS Brands in 6 hottest industries, including Cybersecurity, Direct-to-consumer, Managed Cloud, Affiliate Marketing, Digital Media, Web.3.0, and Venture Building as a Service.

Our team is made up of dreamers, doers, and all-around rockstars who are committed to making a difference. As a result, we’re among the best companies to work for, with a plethora of benefits and an amazing culture.

Overview of the role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Investment Associate / Senior Associate with 5–9 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of deep technical investment skills and strong interpersonal capabilities, capable of leading deal execution and supporting portfolio companies. This individual will play a critical role in financial modeling, due diligence, and relationship management across the startup ecosystem.

Expectations from the role:

1. Financial Modeling & Valuation

  • Deep expertise in building complex financial models (DCF, LBO, comparables).
  • Ability to evaluate cap tables, liquidation preferences, and exit scenarios.
  • Understanding of unit economics, cohort analysis, and growth projections.

2. Data Analysis & Quantitative Skills

  • Proficient in Excel (advanced functions, macros, scenario modeling).
  • Comfortable with SQL and basic data querying for due diligence.
  • Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, PowerPoint) is a plus.

3. Market & Competitive Analysis

  • Able to size markets (TAM/SAM/SOM) and analyze industry trends.
  • Perform SWOT analysis, Porter’s Five Forces, and similar frameworks.
  • Understanding of business models (SaaS, marketplaces, deep tech, etc.).

4. Technical Acumen

  • Ability to evaluate product/tech stack at a high level (APIs, architecture).
  • Basic coding knowledge (Python, R) is a plus.

5. Deal Diligence, Execution and Portfolio Management

  • Experience leading or supporting due diligence (financial, legal, tech).
  • Familiarity with deal terms and structuring (SAFEs, convertible notes, equity).
  • Understanding of term sheets, board structures, and VC legal docs.
  • Portfolio management reporting and monitoring of investment return projections.
  • Experience providing fundraising support and M&A transactions to support liquidity events.

6. CRM & Pipeline Management Tools

  • Experience managing CRMs and pipeline reporting.
  • Experience with tools like Affinity, Hubspot, Salesforce, Notion, or Airtable for deal tracking.
  • Competent in managing deal flow and documenting investment rationale

Qualification and Experience:

Required Years of Experience: 5 – 9 years

Certifications:

  • CFA Level 1 & 2
  • Python
  • CA preferred (others added in technical skills)

You should be:

Relationship Building & Networking

  • Founder empathy — ability to build authentic relationships with entrepreneurs.
  • Strong network with other VCs, founders, accelerators, and industry insiders.
  • Trusted presence in the startup ecosystem (often seen as a “go-to” person).

Judgment & Decision-Making

  • Pattern recognition: seeing signals in early-stage startups that others miss.
  • Balancing intuition and data — knowing when to trust your gut vs. wait for traction.
  • Comfortable making investment recommendations with conviction.

Strategic Thinking

  • Able to see the big picture — market trends, competitive landscape, long-term outcomes.
  • Connect dots across sectors, technologies, and business models.
  • Visionary mindset: identifying what could be a category-defining company.

Communication & Storytelling

  • Persuasive communicator — both internally (investment committee) and externally (founders, LPs).
  • Capable of distilling complex ideas into clear narratives.
  • Skilled in writing memos, delivering pitches, and giving feedback diplomatically.

Leadership & Influence

  • Acts as a “mini-partner” — taking ownership of deals and internal initiatives.
  • Mentors junior team members, helps define investment thesis, and builds firm reputation.
  • Can push a deal through IC with strong rationale and internal alignment.

Emotional Intelligence

  • Resilience and calm under pressure — especially in volatile or high-stakes scenarios.
  • Self-awareness and coachability — able to take feedback and adapt.
  • Sensitive to founder psychology, team dynamics, and cultural nuance.

Time & Prioritization Skills

  • Ability to manage competing priorities — deal flow, portfolio support, internal ops.
  • High productivity and organization — strong calendar and pipeline discipline.
  • Focused on high-leverage activities (vs. getting lost in admin work).

Dimensions and Supplementary Information:

  1. Job Type: Full-Time
  2. Location: UAE
  3. Industry: Venture Capital / Investment Management / Private Equity
  4. Tools Preferred: Affinity, Hubspot, Salesforce, Notion, Airtable, Tableau, Power BI
  5. Coding Tools (if any): Python, R
  6. Certification Preferences: CFA (Level 1 & 2), CA
  7. Business Models Exposure: SaaS, marketplaces, deep tech
  8. Functional Areas: Deal sourcing, investment analysis, portfolio management, strategic support

 

What do we have to offer you?

Join Disrupt.com for an extraordinary work experience!

Fast-paced careers, competitive packages, comprehensive well-being programs, extensive medical coverage, continuous learning opportunities, generous perks, and an exceptional employee experience await you.

Embrace a fulfilling journey with us today!