Co-Founder & Chief of Investing and Finance H/F

Vestra Core 7
AE
Remote

Why this role

Pace
Steady
Collaboration
High
Autonomy
High
Decision Impact
Company
Role Level
Strategic

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What success looks like

  • structure financial flows
  • manage global liquidity
  • validate compliance
  • direct fundraising rounds
  • oversee accounting
Typical background
10 years in Investment Banking, Private Equity, or as an international CFOdeep understanding of the UAE banking system and financial regulations

Transferable backgrounds

  • Coming from portfolio-management
  • Coming from risk-management

Skills & requirements

Required

Investment BankingPrivate EquityInternational CFODubai Banking SystemFinancial RegulationsStrategic Financial ModelsAml/kyc ComplianceFundraisingVC NegotiationsUAE Corporate Tax Compliance

Preferred

French Language

Stack & domain

FinanceInvestmentBanking

About the role

Original posting from Vestra Core 7

Sector:

Holding / Tech & Investment Strategy

Location:

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Remote / Hybrid)

Contract Type:

Equity Partner

ABOUT VESTRA CORE 7

Vestra Core 7 is a strategic holding company in formation in Dubai, designed to power an ecosystem of disruptive technology startups (Mobility, Fintech, AgriTech). Our mission is to build high-impact solutions backed by rigorous financial engineering and a global vision from the UAE’s financial hub.

THE ROLE

As

Co-Founder & Chief of Investing and Finance

, you are the architect of the group’s growth and sustainability. You will work in a direct partnership with the

Founder & CEO

for strategic vision, and in close collaboration with the

Chief of Risk and Banking

to ensure the absolute security, compliance, and fluidity of international financial operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Financial Strategy & Engineering:

Structure financial flows between the Dubai holding and international subsidiaries.

  • Banking & Treasury:

Lead high-level relationships with Tier-1 Emirati banks and manage global liquidity.

  • Risk & Compliance Synergy:

Work hand-in-hand with the Chief of Risk and Banking to validate the compliance (AML/KYC) of every financial flow.

  • Investing & Fundraising:

Direct fundraising rounds (Seed, Series A) and negotiate with VCs and Family Offices.

  • Financial Governance:

Oversee accounting, balance sheets, and compliance with the UAE Corporate Tax.

COMPENSATION STRUCTURE (FOUNDER'S PACKAGE)

This role is a direct partnership opportunity with terms designed for a high-level strategic partner:

  • Equity:

5% Ownership stake

in Vestra Core 7 holding.

  • Vesting:

24-month

vesting schedule.

  • Cliff:

3-month

cliff period.

  • Salary:

$5,000 USD / month

(Activated upon closing of the first major fundraising round – deferred salary model).

  • Bonus:

Performance-based bonuses linked to successful fundraising and group financial optimization.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

  • Experience:

Minimum 10 years in Investment Banking, Private Equity, or as an international CFO.

  • Dubai Expertise:

Mandatory deep understanding of the UAE banking system and financial regulations.

  • Vision:

Proven ability to translate strategic goals into robust financial models.

  • Languages:

Fluent English (working language) and French (required for coordination with the Founder).

Source: Vestra Core 7 careers

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