Solutions Valley by Saudi Energy

Investment Specialist

Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted 4 days ago

Salary
AED 12k–18k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Senior
Field
Finance & Accounting
Work mode
On site

About the role

Investment Specialist Who We Are At Solutions Valley, a power service company and subsidiary of SEC Group, we aim to drive and facilitate the transition to sustainable energy solutions for our customers and address the growing market demand for environmentally friendly and efficient energy alternatives. Our Vision Be an innovative solutions provider towards energy transition. Our Mission We provide efficient, innovative & sustainable solutions to our customers. Our Values • People – We prioritize talent, collaboration, and well-being. • Pioneering – We innovate and lead with forward-thinking solutions. • Performance – We are committed to delivering excellence and measurable results. • Job Purpose The Investment Specialist will support Solutions Valley’s strategic investment initiatives by developing concept papers aligned with SV’s investment strategy. This includes assessing strategic fit, defining investment criteria, sourcing and filtering opportunities, and analyzing competitive landscapes, industry trends, and market size. The role ensures alignment with SV’s strategic direction and governance framework. Key Responsibilities • Identify and qualify investment opportunities that fit SV’s pipeline, leveraging clusters, subsidiaries, investment bankers, PE/VC funds, and market research. • Develop concept papers detailing strategic fit, investment criteria, potential targets, competitive landscape, and market trends. • Evaluate and recommend the optimal investment approach (e.g., Joint Ventures, M&A, strategic partnerships) and outline associated requirements such as due diligence, regulatory compliance, and integration planning. • Engage and manage stakeholders across SV and SEC for investment opportunities. • Present investment concepts to SV senior management and Investment Committee for approval. • Facilitate scouting, screening, and shortlisting of targets and partners. • Maintain a repository of deal flow activities and target details. • Align sourcing activities with SV’s investment strategy and filtration framework. • Act as a subject matter expert in SV’s priority verticals (e.g., EV infrastructure, private power infrastructure, energy efficiency , PV & BESS, energy data and digital…etc). • Provide insights on investment opportunities and support clusters in defining filtration criteria. • Track and report market trends relevant to SV’s strategic sectors. • Support execution activities across the investment cycle, offering commercial and technical expertise. Qualifications • Experience: 6–8 years in business development or investment within energy, utilities, or infrastructure sectors (Project Development and Finance experience is a plus). • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Finance; MBA or CFA preferred. • Strong analytical and research skills with proficiency in financial modeling and market analysis. • Familiarity with investment sourcing, valuation techniques, and industry trend analysis. • Additional Requirement: Proven experience in structuring investment deals and selecting optimal approaches (JV, M&A, partnerships), including managing associated requirements such as due diligence, regulatory compliance, and integration planning • Certifications: Any or combination of the followings; Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Skills • Strong investment analysis and strategy capabilities. • Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills. • Negotiation and problem-solving proficiency. • Ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment.

Requirements

Experience: 6–8 years in business development or investment within energy, utilities, or infrastructure sectors (Project Development and Finance experience is a plus). Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Finance; MBA or CFA preferred. Strong analytical and research skills with proficiency in financial modeling and market analysis. Familiarity with investment sourcing, valuation techniques, and industry trend analysis. Additional Requirement: Proven experience in structuring investment deals and selecting optimal approaches (JV, M&A, partnerships), including managing associated requirements such as due diligence, regulatory compliance, and integration planning. Certifications: Any or combination of the following; Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Responsibilities

Identify and qualify investment opportunities that fit SV’s pipeline, leveraging clusters, subsidiaries, investment bankers, PE/VC funds, and market research. Develop concept papers detailing strategic fit, investment criteria, potential targets, competitive landscape, and market trends. Evaluate and recommend the optimal investment approach (e.g., Joint Ventures, M&A, strategic partnerships) and outline associated requirements such as due diligence, regulatory compliance, and integration planning. Engage and manage stakeholders across SV and SEC for investment opportunities. Present investment concepts to SV senior management and Investment Committee for approval. Facilitate scouting, screening, and shortlisting of targets and partners. Maintain a repository of deal flow activities and target details. Align sourcing activities with SV’s investment strategy and filtration framework. Act as a subject matter expert in SV’s priority verticals (e.g., EV infrastructure, private power infrastructure, energy efficiency, PV & BESS, energy data and digital…etc). Provide insights on investment opportunities and support clusters in defining filtration criteria. Track and report market trends relevant to SV’s strategic sectors. Support execution activities across the investment cycle, offering commercial and technical expertise.

Skills

  • Investment analysis
  • Financial modeling
  • Market analysis
  • Due diligence
  • Valuation techniques
  • JV, M&A, partnerships
  • Stakeholder management
  • Strategic investment criteria
  • Competitive landscape analysis
  • Presentation and communication
  • Negotiation
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Portfolio management
  • Project development and finance

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