Chief Executive Officer - Investment Management | Saudi Arabia
On-siteJeddah, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia
Job Summary
Lead origination and closing of arrangement mandates for Shariah-compliant debt instruments in the SAR 30100M ticket band, while building and managing institutional investor relationships. Pitch fund allocation opportunities, execute competitive positioning against major players, and guide product design within Shariah compliance constraints. Chair investment and credit committees to approve transactions and risk appetite decisions, while owning CMA license maintenance and regulatory reporting. Build and retain a world-class arranging and operations team, creating a performance-driven culture that embeds compliance into product design. Manage equity raise execution, financial planning, and investor reporting to drive P&L growth in this Saudi investment firm specializing in Islamic finance solutions.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years in capital markets, investment banking, or Islamic finance (sukuk, RECCs, structured finance)
- Proven success in founding, scaling, or leading P&L in a financial services platform (AUM or revenue growth track record)
- Deep familiarity with Saudi regulatory environment (CMA, SAMA, Saudi Labor Law)
- Strong Shariah compliance knowledge; comfort partnering with Shariah advisors and embedding compliance into product design
- Demonstrated institutional relationship-building; credibility with wealth managers, family offices, and institutional sponsors
- Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken)
Desired Qualifications
- Holding CME-1 and/or CME-5 certifications is preferred
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