Portfolio Director jobs in United Arab Emirates

Job Summary:
We are seeking a self-motivated and detail-oriented Portfolio Associate to join our team. As a Portfolio Associate, you will play a vital role in coordinating portfolio events, building and maintaining infrastructure to support portfolio companies, and building tools to streamline team operations. Your responsibilities will include managing virtual and in-person events targeting portfolio founders, maintaining the Animoca Brands portfolio updates, and utilizing coding knowledge to build tools that enhance team efficiency.

1. Manage virtual and in-person events from programming to on-site logistics, to ensure a smooth event experience for participants and attendees.
2. Build and maintain digital infrastructure to scale our support to 470+ portfolio companies, from contact lists to scalable support in fostering ecosystem partnership.
3. Update our portfolio on our website and other digital channels, showcasing our projects and providing relevant information for investors and partners.
4. Collate investor updates from portfolio companies and third party sources to help prioritize portfolio support.
5. Identify opportunities to improve and scale team operations by building tools, utilizing coding knowledge, and leveraging bots and APIs.
6. Collaborate with the team to understand operational needs, propose and implement process improvements, and contribute to overall efficiency and effectiveness.
7. Assist in general administrative tasks and support ad-hoc projects as needed.

1. Experience in managing multiple portfolio companies.
2. A self-starter who takes initiative and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
3. Meticulous and detail-oriented, with a strong focus on accuracy and quality of work.
4. The ideal candidate would have coding knowledge or curiosity to learn, so to build tools and automate processes especially across Notion, Airtable, and Slack.
5. Reliable and able to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
6. Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
7. Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of engaging with stakeholders in a professional manner.
8. Comfortable working remotely and independently, while being an effective team player.