Title: Associate (Gaming Industry)

Location: Mumbai (Sion); Work mode: Work from the office (no WFH or hybrid)

AGR has secured the exclusive mandate to set up and manage a Global Capability Centre (GCC) in India for our client Merak Capital (https://merak.capital). The Associate (Gaming Industry) role will be a part of this GCC. Merak Capital is a technology investment firm licensed by the Capital Market Authority of Saudi Arabia and based in Riyadh. It manages Venture Capital and Private Equity funds, with investments from across the region in various technology verticals such as FinTech, Logistics, E-Commerce, and others.

Role Profile

As an Associate specializing in gaming, you will play a pivotal role in evaluating investment opportunities, conducting market analysis, and providing insights into the rapidly evolving gaming industry. This includes understanding gaming trends, business models, and technologies while supporting the company’s strategic objectives in the gaming sector.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Market Analysis:

A. Conduct in-depth research and analysis of the gaming industry, including market trends, player behaviors, and emerging technologies.

B. Identify potential investment opportunities in gaming, such as game developers, publishers, eSports platforms, and gaming technology companies

2. Due Diligence:

1. Evaluate financial statements, business models, and growth potential of gaming- related companies.
2. Conduct competitive benchmarking and risk analysis to assess investment viability.

3.   Portfolio Management:

1. Collaborate with the team to source deals in the gaming sector through networking, conferences, and industry relationships.
2. Assist in structuring, negotiating, and executing investment transactions.

4.  Industry Expertise:

1. Stay abreast of gaming industry developments, such as new game releases, technological advancements, and regulatory changes.
2. Serve as the internal expert on gaming trends, delivering insights and presentations to the team and stakeholders.

5.  Collaboration:

1. Work cross-functionally with internal teams, including finance, legal, and operations, to support investment initiatives.
2. Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including founders, industry leaders, and potential partners

Role Requirements:

1. High degree of professional ethics, confidentiality, and integrity.
2. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
3. Outstanding analytical skills, detail-oriented, proactive and self-motivated.
4. Compelling ability to present and communicate.
5. Ability to produce well designed and professional presentations and documents.
6. Minimum 4 years of experience in a similar role working for fast growing companies/startups, or a similar business.
7. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Gaming, Technology, or a related field.
8. Proficient in Microsoft Suite such as PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
9. High interest in technology and finance.
10. Foundational knowledge of investments, private equity, venture capital and finance.