Investment Director

Investment Director About the Company A leading Saudi group with diversified operations across multiple sectors, expanding its investment portfolio in the Kingdom and beyond. About the Role The Group is seeking an experienced Investment Director to identify, evaluate, and execute investment opportunities in line with its growth strategy. The role covers the full investment cycle, from sourcing and structuring to closing and portfolio monitoring, and requires a strong professional network and a proven record of closing transactions. Key Responsibilities • Originate and source investment opportunities across sectors through your professional network and market knowledge. • Build and maintain relationships with founders, funds, banks, advisors, and co-investors to secure a continuous deal flow. • Lead negotiations and engagement with counterparties and take investment decisions on priority opportunities. • Direct the investment team in screening, valuation, due diligence, and structuring, and review their work before it reaches the Investment Committee. • Present investment recommendations to the Investment Committee and executive leadership. • Oversee transaction execution through to closing, coordinating legal, financial, and technical advisors. • Oversee portfolio performance and lead exit decisions to maximize returns. • Identify strategic acquisition, partnership, and co-investment opportunities that complement the Group’s businesses. • Lead, develop, and set performance objectives for the investment team. • Report investment pipeline, portfolio performance, and returns to senior management. Required Qualifications • Minimum 12 years of experience in investment, including at least 5 years at Director or Head level. • Expertise in investment management and deal origination. • Hands-on experience in mergers and acquisitions and private equity. Additional Qualifications • Record of leading transactions to closing as the principal, not in a supporting role. • Established deal network in Saudi Arabia and the GCC. • Strong command of valuation, deal structuring, and investment evaluation. • Fluent Arabic and English. • CFA, MBA, or equivalent is an advantage. • Experience in real estate, energy, logistics, or food and beverage investments is an advantage. What We Offer • A senior investment role with real decision-making responsibility. • A large, diversified Group with a broad investment pipeline. • A competitive package with a performance-linked incentive.

Minimum 12 years of experience in investment, including at least 5 years at Director or Head level. Expertise in investment management and deal origination. Hands-on experience in mergers and acquisitions and private equity. Record of leading transactions to closing as the principal, not in a supporting role. Established deal network in Saudi Arabia and the GCC. Strong command of valuation, deal structuring, and investment evaluation. Fluent Arabic and English. CFA, MBA, or equivalent is an advantage. Experience in real estate, energy, logistics, or food and beverage investments is an advantage.

Originate and source investment opportunities across sectors through your professional network and market knowledge. Build and maintain relationships with founders, funds, banks, advisors, and co-investors to secure a continuous deal flow. Lead negotiations and engagement with counterparties and take investment decisions on priority opportunities. Direct the investment team in screening, valuation, due diligence, and structuring, and review their work before it reaches the Investment Committee. Present investment recommendations to the Investment Committee and executive leadership. Oversee transaction execution through to closing, coordinating legal, financial, and technical advisors. Oversee portfolio performance and lead exit decisions to maximize returns. Identify strategic acquisition, partnership, and co-investment opportunities that complement the Group’s businesses. Lead, develop, and set performance objectives for the investment team. Report investment pipeline, portfolio performance, and returns to senior management.