Loans and Market Intelligence Manager

Be Part of a Legacy Bigger Than the Game

At Al-Qadsiah Club we’re creating more than teams—we’re crafting a legacy that goes beyond the game, making an impact both on and off the field. Driven by ambition, synergy, and innovation, we aim to inspire generations while shaping the future of Saudi sports.

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of something larger than yourself. At Al-Qadsiah, you’ll play a key role in shaping our legacy, contributing to the nation’s sports vision, and making history every step of the way.

As the Loans and Market Intelligence Manager at Al-Qadsiah Club, you will lead the club’s loans and player placement strategy, ensuring player development pathways are aligned with market intelligence, partner club opportunities, and long-term football objectives. You will play a critical role in supporting player development, squad planning, and asset value protection through effective loan management and market insight.

• Coordinate and oversee the full loan cycle, from planning and placement through to monitoring and evaluation
• Manage and quality‑control loan monitoring reports, weekly updates, and mid‑loan evaluations across First Team, Emerging Talent, and Academy players
• Ensure every loan player has a clearly defined and regularly reviewed Player Pathway Plan aligned with strategic objectives

• Lead the maintenance and development of the club’s Market Options Database to support player movement and recruitment decisions
• Coordinate the updating of intelligence reports across key domestic and international markets
• Oversee the References Database and contribute to regular market intelligence reporting covering trends, regulations, and opportunities

• Work closely with scouting staff to identify suitable loan destinations based on playing style, competitive level, development opportunities, and pathway objectives
• Track opportunities and player movements through structured market intelligence processes
• Act as the primary contact for receiving clubs and support key decisions relating to recalls, extensions, transfers, and club changes
• Support the strategic use of Transfer Room and other market platforms

• Support the development and evaluation of partner clubs to strengthen long-term player pathways
• Contribute to partnership reviews and help define practical development objectives and monitoring measures
• Build and maintain a strong network of sporting directors, loan managers, and football industry contacts

• Prepare loan and player pathway content for transfer window planning and operational reviews
• Contribute market intelligence and insights to transfer window tracking and post‑window reviews
• Ensure all reporting, valuation, and intelligence processes are delivered to a high professional standard

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of football regulations, transfer markets, and emerging industry trends
• Handle sensitive information with the highest levels of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion
• Support additional duties aligned with the needs of the football department

• Relevant training in Sports Management, Scouting, Football Operations, or a related discipline
• Additional professional qualifications such as PFSA, UEFA, or equivalent courses

• Experience working in loans, market intelligence, recruitment operations, or football strategy within a professional football club
• Proven experience managing player loan processes and development pathways
• Strong knowledge of transfer regulations, loan structures, registration rules, and foreign player quotas
• Experience operating across key football markets and identifying suitable development environments for players
• Advanced ability to manage databases, reporting systems, and decision‑making frameworks
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to balance sporting and financial outcomes
• Excellent relationship‑building and networking skills across…