Managing Director – Corporate Finance & Advisory
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Managing Director to lead our Corporate Finance & Advisory business in Riyadh. The successful candidate will be responsible for originating, executing, and leading strategic advisory mandates across Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Restructuring, Privatizations, and Strategic Financing transactions throughout Saudi Arabia and the broader GCC region.
This individual will play a critical role in driving revenue growth, expanding client relationships, and positioning the firm as a leading advisor to corporates, sovereign entities, family offices, and financial sponsors.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Origination
- Lead the origination and execution of Corporate Finance and Advisory mandates across Saudi Arabia.
- Develop and maintain senior relationships with CEOs, CFOs, Board Members, Family Offices, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Government Entities, and Institutional Investors.
- Identify and originate opportunities across:
- Mergers & Acquisitions (Buy-Side and Sell-Side)
- Capital Raising (Equity and Debt)
- IPO Advisory
- Strategic Partnerships and Joint Ventures
- Privatizations
- Financial Restructuring and Capital Structure Advisory
- Build and manage a sustainable transaction pipeline to support revenue growth objectives.
Transaction Execution
- Provide senior oversight on all live transactions from mandate through completion.
- Lead transaction structuring, valuation discussions, negotiations, and client presentations.
- Ensure the highest standards of execution across all advisory engagements.
- Work closely with legal, regulatory, accounting, and due diligence advisors throughout transaction lifecycles.
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Directors, Vice Presidents, Associates, and Analysts.
- Foster a high-performance culture focused on excellence, collaboration, and client service.
- Participate in hiring and talent development initiatives to support the continued growth of the platform.
Strategic Advisory
- Advise clients on strategic alternatives, capital allocation decisions, and corporate development initiatives.
- Deliver market-leading insights on sector trends, valuation environments, financing markets, and investor sentiment.
- Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and client forums.
Regulatory & Governance
- Ensure compliance with all relevant CMA regulations and internal governance standards.
- Maintain best practices across risk management, client suitability, and transaction documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- MBA, CFA, ACA, CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
- 15+ years of Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, M&A Advisory, or Capital Markets experience.
- Demonstrated track record of originating and executing transactions across Saudi Arabia and the GCC.
- Strong network across Saudi corporates, government entities, sovereign wealth funds, family groups, and financial institutions.
- Proven ability to generate advisory revenues and lead client relationships at the C-Suite level.
- Strong understanding of CMA regulations, Tadawul listing requirements, and regional capital markets.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are highly advantageous.