Job description
· Extensive executive-level experience (10+ years) in financial markets and investments across the Middle East, with direct exposure to global markets (Europe and/or other international markets).
· Proven leadership experience in Investment Sector
· Deep hands-on experience in:
ü Asset and portfolio management
ü Investment services and fund management
ü End-to-end financial services across the investment value chain.
· Demonstrated track record in establishing, building, and scaling investment platforms, transforming organizations into leading regional players.
· Strong background in investment banking, including:
ü Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
ü Financial structuring
ü Capital raising (Equity & Debt)
ü Financial restructuring.
· Direct experience in launching and managing investment funds (traditional and alternative), with solid knowledge of international regulatory frameworks (e.g., UCITS or equivalent).
· Hands-on experience in the Saudi market, including:
ü Strong understanding of the local investment and regulatory environment
ü Engagement with Saudi regulators and financial institutions
ü Execution or oversight of investments and transactions within the Kingdom.
· Proven exposure to global markets and cross-border transactions.
· Multi-sector investment experience (e.g., healthcare, technology, education, logistics, services, etc.).
Requirements
Core Skills and Competencies
Technical Skills
· Investment banking and capital markets
· Asset and portfolio management
· Advanced financial analysis and valuation
· Equity and sector research
· Deal structuring and financing
· Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
· Risk management and due diligence
· Financial modeling and use of analytical platforms (e.g., Bloomberg) Strategic and Leadership Skills
· Executive leadership and high-performance team building
· Strategic planning and regional expansion
· Business development and investment growth
· Organizational transformation management
· Senior-level investment decision-making
· Stakeholder and investor relationship management Language and Communication Skills
· Fluency in Arabic (spoken and written) – mandatory
· Fluency in English at an executive level, with the ability to engage effectively with international stakeholders
· Strong negotiation, presentation, and communication skills in both local and global contexts
Preferred Academic and Professional Background
· Master’s degree in finance, Management, or Economics
· Strong academic foundation complemented by extensive practical investment experience
· Professional background within reputable regional and international financial institutions