Senior Director - Commercial; Development Finance Job Riyadh area,Riyadh Region Saudi Arabia,Finance & Banking

Position: Senior Director - Commercial (Development Finance)

Lead the development finance function for major development, infrastructure, real estate, and strategic investment initiatives by establishing optimal funding strategies, capital structures, and financial solutions.

Provide executive leadership on project financing, investment evaluation, financial feasibility, and capital allocation decisions to support sustainable growth and value creation.

Drive financial performance and support strategic decision-making through effective stakeholder management, financial governance, and innovative financing approaches.

Section III:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES /

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of financing strategies for major development programs and projects
Oversee financial feasibility studies, business cases, investment analyses, and funding assessments
Develop capital structures, financing plans, and funding models to support project delivery and long-term value creation
Lead engagement with banks, investors, financial institutions, sovereign entities, and development finance organizations
Direct debt raising, refinancing, project finance, and capital market activities as required
Evaluate investment opportunities, strategic partnerships, and funding alternatives to optimize financial outcomes
Oversee financial modeling, valuation analyses, scenario planning, and sensitivity assessments
Monitor portfolio performance, capital deployment, liquidity requirements, and financing risks
Provide strategic financial recommendations to executive leadership and governance committees
Collaborate with Development, Commercial, Project Delivery, Treasury, Legal, Risk, and Investment teams to support project objectives
Ensure compliance with financing agreements, financial governance requirements, and regulatory obligations
Lead and develop high-performing development finance teams and promote best practices across the organization

Section IV: KEY INTERACTIONS Key Internal Interactions

Executive Leadership Team
Development Teams
Commercial Teams
Treasury
Finance and Accounting
Investment Teams
Legal
Risk Management
Project Delivery Teams

Key External Interactions

Commercial Banks
Investment Banks
Sovereign Wealth Funds
Development Finance Institutions
Investors
Financial Advisors
Credit Rating Agencies
Government Authorities

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred

Professional Certifications

CFA, CPA, ACCA, FRM, MBA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred

Skills

Development finance
Project finance
Corporate finance
Capital raising and funding strategies
Financial modeling and valuation
Investment analysis
Strategic financial planning
Risk assessment and mitigation
Negotiation and stakeholder management
Executive leadership

Experience Years of Experience

15+ years of progressive experience in development finance, project finance, investment banking, infrastructure finance, corporate finance, or related disciplines

Nature of Experience

Structuring and executing complex financing transactions
Developing funding strategies for large-scale real estate, infrastructure, or development projects
Managing relationships with financial institutions, investors, and government stakeholders
Leading investment evaluations, business cases, and capital allocation decisions
Managing senior finance teams and supporting executive-level strategic decision-making