Fund Operations / Administration - Private Equity / Venture Capital
Role Overview
An early-stage venture capital firm investing in US markets seeks an Investor Relations & Operations Manager for its Dubai office.
The role works directly with founding partners and owns investor relations, LP servicing, and the firm's operational rhythm.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
An early-stage venture capital firm investing in US markets seeks an Investor Relations & Operations Manager for its Dubai office.
The role works directly with founding partners and owns investor relations, LP servicing, and the firm's operational rhythm.
Key responsibilities
- Serve as the primary LP contact, resolve questions, and ensure accurate, prompt document delivery.
- Prepare quarterly fund updates and collect reporting from portfolio companies; join LP calls to review performance and new investments.
- Onboard LPs into SPVs and co-investment vehicles and manage Carta subscription documents through closing.
- Coordinate annual LP KYC refreshes and manage the Carta fund-administrator relationship, reviewing work for accuracy.
- Review K-1s and coordinate with CPAs and auditors through year-end; manage fund and SPV banking and treasury.
- Maintain the data room, LP records, and CRM; coordinate annual meetings, LP dinners, conference attendance, and related travel.
- Build operational processes and documentation as the firm scales.
Candidate profile
- 2–4 years in fund administration, Big 4 audit covering asset managers, or a PE/VC back-office role.
- Working understanding of US GAAP or IFRS for investment funds and strong command of fund mechanics, capital accounts, management fees, and performance metrics.
- Exceptional writing skills, autonomy without rigid structure or daily supervision, and high discretion with confidential information.
- Must be based in the UAE and hold a degree from a reputable Western university.
Hours and working environment
- The role is based at the firm's Dubai office.
- International stakeholders across the US require occasional flexibility for late-evening calls or closing tasks from home.
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