Finance Analyst - Venture Capital
Grant Thornton Bahrain · Manama, Capital Governorate, Bahrain
Accounting · 51-200 employees
About the role
The Finance Analyst will source and evaluate startup investment opportunities while conducting thorough due diligence on financial models and business metrics. They will also monitor portfolio company performance and research emerging industry trends to support the firm's investment strategy.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field and possess 3–5 years of experience in venture capital, private equity, or investment banking. Strong proficiency in financial modeling, valuation, and Microsoft Office tools is essential for this role.
Full description
Location: Bahrain Employment: Hiring for client Industry: Investment Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Job Description
- Source and evaluate potential startup investment opportunities through inbound decks, industry sector mapping, and market trend analysis.
- Conduct due diligence by reviewing financial statements, business models, cap tables, and participating in founder interviews.
- Prepare financial models, valuation analyses, unit economics framework, and growth return projections for prospective targets.
- Monitor the performance of portfolio companies by tracking key KPIs, assisting with valuations, preparing portfolio reports, and supporting audit processes.
- Research industry trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies to identify investment opportunities aligned with the firm's strategy.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
- CFA, CAIA, FMVA etc would be an added advantage.
- 3–5 years of experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, transaction advisory, corporate finance, or a similar analytical role.
- Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
If you're passionate about startups, investing, and innovation, we'd love to hear from you.