Investment Director; M&A/Portfolio Management
Job in
Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Listed on 2026-10-28
Listing for:
Client of Aventus Global Talent
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-28
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Portfolio & Asset Management, Investment Banking, Financial Analyst, Corporate Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Investment Director to join a prominent state-backed enterprise in Riyadh Saudi Arabia The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying evaluating and executing strategic investment opportunities managing portfolio performance and supporting the organisation s long-term investment objectives This is a senior position requiring strong commercial judgement technical investment expertise and the ability to engage with C-suite executives government stakeholders institutional investors and international investment partners
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement investment strategies aligned with the organisation s long-term objectives and national economic priorities
- dentify and assess investment opportunities across relevant sectors
- building relationships with corporates financial sponsors sovereign investors and strategic partners
- Lead the full investment lifecycle including financial modelling valuation due diligence structuring negotiations and transaction completion
- Monitor existing investments assess financial and operational performance and identify opportunities to enhance value and generate returns
- Prepare and present investment recommendations financial analysis and strategic proposals to senior management and investment committees
- Work closely with government entities senior executives international investors legal advisers and financial institutions
- Manage and develop investment professionals while maintaining high standards of analytical rigour governance and execution
- 10 15+ years of relevant investment experience within private equity, investment banking, sovereign wealth funds, direct investments or investment holding companies.
- Demonstrable track record of executing complex transactions and evaluating investment opportunities.
- Strong financial modelling, valuation, due diligence and deal structuring capabilities.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders and investment committees.
- Exposure to state-backed enterprises, sovereign investment platforms or government-related entities is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of the Saudi Arabian and wider GCC investment landscape.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills.
- Bachelor s degree in Finance, Economics, Business or a related discipline; an MBA or CFA is advantageous.
- Candidates may come from leading investment banks, international private equity funds, sovereign wealth funds, government-backed investment companies or established corporate investment teams.
- Experience across M&A, direct investments, strategic partnerships and portfolio management would be particularly relevant.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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