Senior Investment Professional (SIP)

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Posted on 11/17/2023Founded in 2017, Shorooq is a multi-dimensional investment firm empowering innovation across MENA, Asia, and beyond through its venture capital, private credit, and private equity platforms. Our focus spans fintech, platforms, software, and deep tech — sectors shaping the future of the global economy.Recognized for our top-quartile performance, Shorooq brings together innovation and institutional capital to unlock long-term value. The firm’s footprint spans the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Korea, allowing for a unique bridge between emerging and developed markets.Job DescriptionShorooq Partners is the leading early-stage venture capital firm in the MENAP (Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan) region. We are Founders’ Partners, Company Builders and Value Investors.OpportunityAs a key member of the Shorooq team, the SIP will assume a strategic role in building the Shorooq Partners portfolio. The SIP will be pivotal in driving our investment efforts and developing further our operations and presence in MENAP region. We are looking for passionate candidates who can demonstrate deep knowledge of the startup and investment ecosystem. This includes but not limited to leading investment sourcing, conducting detailed due-diligence, presenting an investment proposal and leading the investment process and closing with Shorooq Investment Committee, as well as oversee and managing portfolio companies. The SIP will report into one of the firm's seniors.Our ideal candidate has a demonstrated passion for technology and investing, and is able to quickly form a strong, informed opinion on novel technologies or business models, must feel comfortable performing conducting detailed due diligence, sourcing investment opportunities, and have fluency in legal agreements. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate strong project management skills, critical thinking, time management, communication and internal management skills.Responsibilities include the following:Manage and lead as well as continually evolve all stages of the venture investment evaluation and execution process, including deal sourcing, due diligence, investment recommendations, and preparation and review of detailed transaction documents and relative supporting materialsDeal sourcing: proactively engage various ecosystem activities and relationships to generate and improve deal sourcing initiativesDeal screening: Curate and evaluate the investment opportunity pipeline including calls and/or meetings with prospects, and conduct accurate and detailed evaluation processesCreate, manage and review comprehensive financial models for individual companies as well as portfolio companies and fund portfolio monitoring and reviewManage and lead the due diligence process and requirements for the priority deals as well as own and present the relative data, analysis, legal preparations and investment recommendationsSpearhead Shorooq’s relationship with its portfolio companies and manage reporting requirements for the fund and respective LPsAssist portfolio companies with business development, future funding and other strategic or value-add initiatives.Represent Shorooq in ecosystem engagements and activities such as conferences and meet‑upsCollaborate with the rest of the Investment and Corporate Teams for strategic planning and tasksRequirementsQualifications and Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree; from a leading academic institutionProfessional qualification such as CFA or CPA are a plusStrong passion for technology, entrepreneurship, VC and PEProven experience in an investment company, investment banking, management consultancy or a technology company with focus on analysis – min 3 years of relevant experienceData-oriented and analytical thinkerProactive, team player, self-driven, results oriented with sharp time management skillsFluency in Arabic and English is a mustCompensation and benefits are competitive, commensurate with experience#J-18808-Ljbffr