Senior Associate (Strategy Ops / BD & Partnerships / Investments)
Animoca Brands Limited
Posted 2 days ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Dubai
Requirements
Bachelor's degree, MBA preferred, 3-5 years, Strategy consulting, Investment banking, VC experience, BD experience, Web3 familiarity, Advanced Excel, Advanced PowerPoint, Analytical skills, Self-starter
Required Skills
Job Description
Location: Dubai, UAE
Full-time | Hybrid (UAE-based role)
Responsibilities
- Conduct market research and analyze Middle East Web3 market trends
- Support development of strategic and operational initiatives across Digital Asset Advisory, Investment Management, and Web3 Incubation
- Collaborate cross-functionally to translate strategy into actionable plans and align with global headquarters
- Develop and execute commercial and go-to-market strategies to drive growth and market penetration
- Lead end-to-end partnership and transaction activities: prospecting, qualification, due diligence, structuring, and negotiations
- Prepare and maintain BAU reports and performance dashboards for leadership
- Produce high-quality reports and presentations for senior stakeholders, articulating insights and recommendations
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- MBA preferred
- 3-5 years
- Strategy consulting
- Investment banking
- VC experience
- BD experience
- Web3 familiarity
- Advanced Excel
- Advanced PowerPoint
- Analytical skills
- Self-starter
Preferred Qualifications
- Post-MBA experience at a tech or Web3 firm
- Proven track record in commercial strategy, GTM, or business scaling in the region
- Hands-on experience with deal structuring, term sheets, and negotiations
- Strong stakeholder management with senior leadership
- Comfortable producing executive-level materials under tight timelines
Benefits
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience
- Hybrid working arrangement (UAE-based)
- Opportunity to shape regional strategy and market entry
- Exposure to a global Web3 investment portfolio and senior leadership
About the Company
Animoca Brands is a global leader in digital property rights and Web3, building and investing in products and platforms that enable the open metaverse. The company operates a broad portfolio across gaming, NFTs, and blockchain-based products and maintains an active investment presence in the Web3 ecosystem. This role will support the company’s expansion and initiatives across the Middle East from the Dubai hub.