Visiting Associate, EMEA Team

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Develop a cutting-edge AI-driven sourcing engine targeting Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

• Analyze markets, organize foundational data, and create screening and ranking systems for opportunities on a large scale.

• Establish a fintech network and represent Quona at industry events.

• Assist in business, financial, and technology due diligence throughout the deal-closing process.

• Create financial models and conduct company valuation assessments.

• Prepare pre-screen and investment committee documentation.

• Perform thematic research and deep competitive analysis within fintech sub-sectors.

• Aid portfolio companies and management teams with operational projects and strategic long-term decisions.

• Organize board meetings, evaluate KPIs, and monitor performance against established plans.

• Assist in live exit strategies, including buyer mapping, secondary strategies, and exit planning.

• Collaborate with the Quona investment team, global investment team, and platform teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Around four to six years of experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, management consulting, or a similar analytical position.

• Open to pre-MBA, mid-MBA, or post-MBA candidates.

• A genuine interest in the apprenticeship model and hands-on learning opportunities.

• Connection to Africa, MENA, or emerging markets through background, work experience, or a deliberately cultivated network.

• Passion for technology, entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, and investment.

• Outstanding analytical skills with advanced financial modeling expertise.

• Capacity to take initiative and operate independently within a fast-paced, geographically diverse team.

• Excellent business writing and communication skills in English.

• Proficiency in AI applications beyond basic chatbot document summarization.

• Proven experience in developing workflows, databases, screening tools, evaluation systems, or internal products utilized by others.

• Ability to make sound judgments regarding model accuracy, overrides, and manual processes.

• Domain knowledge in financial services or financial technology is preferred.

• Experience in assessing investment opportunities is preferred.

• Existing connections within African or MENA startup and venture ecosystems are preferred.

• Proficiency in Arabic or French is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• A stipend based on the agreed-upon structure.

• Direct exposure to global startups and active investment and exit processes.

• An exceptional level of access to senior investors.

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

• A reference from individuals who have closely observed their work and can speak to specific achievements.

• A portfolio of work that belongs to them.

• A network across our markets.

• Constructive feedback on case studies regardless of the outcome.