Research Intern (Part-time, in Dubai)

About us

• Mamo is a Fintech startup headquartered in Dubai, UAE. We build payment and financial solutions for SMEs. Mamo’s flagship product is Mamo Business and is used by hundreds of SMEs across the UAE. Mamo has 13 investors including KSK Angel Fund and AlRajhi Partners. Mamo has raised $9.5M.

About the Role

• We are seeking an ambitious and creative recent graduate to join our team part-time as an Investor Research Intern. This paid internship provides an excellent opportunity for candidates who enjoy researching and are committed to learning and making an impact in a fast-paced, growing startup. We encourage individuals who embody our core values of being brave, creative, value collaborating, and take extreme task ownership.
• As a Research Intern at Mamo, you will have the opportunity to work alongside highly talented and experienced thought leaders dedicated to building beautiful and impactful products that help businesses grow. In this role, you will be responsible for executing research tasks and uncovering insights to support our team in conducting investor research and managing our investor pipeline. You will work closely with our founders to identify potential investors, gather relevant information, and maintain a comprehensive database. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in investor relations and contribute to our fundraising efforts.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the leadership team to understand the company’s fundraising goals and investors.
• Conduct extensive research to identify potential investors, including venture capital firms, private equity groups, angel investors, and strategic partners.
• Gather information on investors, including their investment focus, portfolio companies, investment history, and key contacts.
• Maintain an organized and up-to-date investor CRM, including contact details and relevant notes.
• Assist in preparing investor presentations and materials for meetings and pitches.
• Help coordinate investor meetings and manage follow-up communications.
• Provide the leadership team with regular reports and updates on investor research and pipeline status.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and investor activity in the fintech and venture capital space to identify potential investment opportunities

Requirements

• A recent graduate, with a Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, marketing, or a related field.
• Recent experience in the VC ecosystem is a must.
• A strong network in the VC ecosystem is a plus.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Impeccable organizational skills.
• Experience with market research and strategy development.
• Familiarity with CRM systems preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and any project management tool (e.g. Asana, Trello, Monday).
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate flexibility in completing priorities.
• Strong command of the English language, both verbal and written, is a must. Arabic is a big plus.

We offer

• Equity, that's right we want you to have skin in the game (full-time team members).
• Competitive salaries that are revisited yearly or each time we raise funding.
• Top-tier medical insurance, so that you are your best at work (full-time team members).
• Endless training opportunities, our philosophy here is simple: learn, grow and share.
• Rest up and come back refreshed with up to 25 paid days off in addition to statutory leave (full-time team members).