670 Senior Associate jobs in Saudi Arabia

• Lead high-impact infrastructure finance deals in Saudi Arabia
• Work with a globally recognised investment banking team

About Our Client
This opportunity is with a prominent international financial services group operating in the Middle East. The Project & Export Finance team plays a critical role in advising clients on project finance debt raising, supporting government procurement of PPP/BOOT transactions, and deploying balance-sheet solutions across the group. The team is known for its rigorous execution standards, collaborative culture, and commitment to delivering tailored financing solutions. The successful candidate will report to the Co-head of Investment Banking and be based in Riyadh, contributing to a dynamic and growing business environment.

Job Description

• Lead commercial due diligence for PPP/project finance transactions
• Prepare marketing materials including pitch decks and RFP responses
• Structure debt for greenfield projects with a focus on bankability
• Oversee financial model development and guide junior team members
• Manage stakeholder coordination and transaction-specific reporting

The Successful Applicant

• 5+ years in project/infrastructure advisory or financing, preferably in MENA
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, or Business Management
• Strong deal record and product knowledge across project finance lifecycle
• Excellent communication skills; Arabic or Mandarin is a plus
• Proficient in MS Office; CFA qualification and sector experience in Oil & Gas or Energy Transition are advantageous

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to lead strategic transactions in a high-growth market
• Exposure to diverse sectors including energy, petrochemicals, and infrastructure
• Professional development within a globally integrated investment banking team

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Shahzeb Alam

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• Competitive Salary & Benefits
• Potential to be a part of a stellar global financial services firm

About Our Client
The client is a major global financial institution with a strong presence in Saudi Arabia, specializing in investment banking and project finance advisory services. They focus on supporting large infrastructure and energy projects, leveraging extensive regional and international expertise to deliver tailored financing solutions.

Job Description

• Lead commercial due diligence for PPP and project finance transactions, identifying key risks and mitigation strategies.
• Structure debt financing for greenfield projects with a focus on bankability and investability.
• Develop and review detailed financial models, providing guidance to junior team members.
• Prepare transaction-specific marketing, credit, and client-facing materials.
• Manage client relationships and respond to requests for proposals (RFPs).
• Coordinate with internal teams and external advisors to ensure smooth transaction execution.
• Oversee project management tasks to align all stakeholders and meet deadlines.
• Support business development by leveraging past deal experience and market insights.
• Mentor and upskill junior team members in transaction execution processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies throughout transaction lifecycles.

The Successful Applicant

• 5+ years of experience in project finance advisory and debt arrangement, preferably in the EMEA region
• Proven track record in leading project finance transactions, including PPP and greenfield deals.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, commercial due diligence, and debt structuring.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, or Business Management; CFA certification is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proficient in English; knowledge of Arabic or Mandarin is advantageous.
• Experience in sectors such as Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, or Energy Transition is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, coordinate complex projects, and lead junior team members.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
• Comfortable working in a global, fast-paced, and dynamic environment with a focus on international best practices.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading global financial institution driving major infrastructure and energy projects in Saudi Arabia.
• Exposure to high-profile, cross-border project finance transactions with significant responsibility and leadership opportunities.
• Professional growth through mentorship, skill development, and collaboration with international experts in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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Shahzeb Alam

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• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics & Communications, Electrical Engineering.

• Soft Skills: Must be a team player, self-motivated, quick learner, adaptable, and flexible.

• Travel Readiness: Willingness to travel and work at sites as and when required.

• Mobility: Willingness to travel domestically and overseas based on project need.

På ABB hjälper vi industrier att bli snabbare, mer resurseffektiva och hållbara. Här är framsteg en självklarhet - för dig, ditt team och hela världen. Som global marknadsledare ger vi dig rätt förutsättningar för att lyckas med det. Det kommer inte alltid att vara enkelt - utveckling kräver mod och styrka. På ABB är du aldrig ensam. Run what runs the world.

Denna position rapporterar till:

Senior Engineering Manager

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world

The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support engineering activities in all types of project sizes and complexities, under the supervision of senior engineers. Each day, you will complete the tasks cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies and standards. You will also showcase your expertise by collecting data and supporting production of the engineering design.

This Position reports to:

Senior Engineering Manager

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit careers.abb to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

• Performs basic survey work, standard automation engineering, analysis, and basic design tasks; collects data and supports engineering design production; exercises judgment on limited details of work and on application of standard methods; prepares relevant documentation.
• Supports communication pertaining to specific assignments in meetings; participates in workshops related to engineering, design, tools, and processes.
• Works in graphic/application engineering development in DCS; programs, implements, tests, and documents process control applications.
• Demonstrates ability to understand control narratives and P&ID’s.

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics & Communications, Electrical Engineering.
• Soft Skills: Must be a team player, self-motivated, quick learner, adaptable, and flexible.
• Travel Readiness: Willingness to travel and work at sites as and when required.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel domestically and overseas based on project need.

We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward

We invest in our people with benefits that go beyond the basics because your future matters.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.

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Overview

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

At Worley, we’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and can thrive is essential to our mission of delivering sustainable change. We know that diverse and inclusive cultures are safer and more innovative. We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and diversity characteristics and warmly encourage disabled or neuro-divergent candidates to apply.

• Manage and coordinate multidiscipline engineering activities to ensure projects are executed in a safe, efficient, cost effective and timely manner.
• Act as primary technical co-ordination interface with client to ensure that the client's expectations are satisfied.
• Ensure the project conforms to the client's approved Basis of Design and all applicable regulatory and code requirements.

HSE Management

• Visibly support Worley One-Way Program and maintain HSE focus within the team to ensure OHSE requirements included in design and procurement.

Client Relationships

• Establish, maintain and build healthy client relationships and resolve project issues as required with the client.
• Proactively resolve performance, scope and schedule issues with the Client as they arise.
• Effectively manage assigned budgets within Worley's total scope.

Scope Management

• Ensure compliance with WPMP.
• Ensure compliance with requirements of the contract.
• Apply effective change control process.

Cost Control

• Monitor cost aspects of the project within direct control and forecast final costs, identify trends and take action to avoid cost overruns.

Quality Management

• Contribute to supporting and complying with Worley policies, procedures and guidelines.

Team Management

• Focus the relevant team members on achievement of milestones and other key project objectives.

Communications Management

• Effective communication with the design team and third parties.
• Accurate, timely and effective reporting to the Project Manager.
• Monitor the closure of all identified risks in the risk register and proactively search for other areas in the project which may be a risk in the future.

Design Management

• Set clear objectives to the design team and manages inter-discipline interfaces effectively.
• Ensure the design team aware of, and complies with, client's requirements and applicable regulations and codes.

Procurement/Subcontracts Management

Assist as required the procurement processes throughout the project to ensure goods meet specification, are delivered on time and are within budget

Technical and Industry Experience

• Previous technical, practical and leadership experience in the relevant discipline and proven experience in leading a discipline design group.

Required:

A recognized engineering degree in the relevant discipline or equivalent.

Preferred:

Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

Description

The opportunity

You will be leading the execution of medium size to large and moderately complex GIS projects and ensuring that all related activities are performed in accordance with Hitachi Energy policy, contractual agreements, quality standards, health, safety and environment requirements, financial targets as well as schedule commitments.

How you’ll make an impact

• Executing the projects as per contract scope, schedule, and contractual conditions.
• Reviewing the contract received from sales and understanding terms and conditions of project contracts, including awareness of risks of negative impact on margin, performance, and risk factors.
• Planning, monitoring and controlling the project activities (Scope, Time and Cost) proactively including project handover, execution planning, monitoring and control activities to accomplish the project goals.
• Developing project schedule and freezing with respective stakeholders (internal and external) and preparation of project wise Master document list and maintaining the updates.
• Executing the process activities in SAP and maintaining the documentation as per ISO and Internal process requirements throughout the project cycle.
• Co-ordinate with Engineering and customer for timely approval of drawings and documents and resolution of all projects related queries or issues during execution.
• Single point contact and escalation point for customer for project issues and assuring Hitachi Energy commitments to customer are met, in accordance with contract.
• Seeking to improve customer satisfaction and feedback through consistent customer Interaction. Building trust, confidence and loyalty with customers.
• Preparing and submitting project progress report to customer as per contractual Requirements.
• Closely monitoring and documenting change requests from customer related to project scope and getting approvals for time extension, additional cost etc.
• Evaluating and identifying the risks in project proactively and implementing the mitigating actions. Preparation of project specific risks and opportunities management plan.
• Co-ordinating with customer for Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and arranging the timely dispatch clearances, with commercial team for Invoicing and with logistic team for dispatch of good, with service team for installation, testing and commissioning at site, with customer for timely collection of payment and for As-built drawings, collection of PAC & FAC and Project Closure and Handing over to service team.
• Reporting status or progress to internal stake holders/management with appropriate details.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is preferred.
• 2 - 7 years of experience in project execution of GIS projects, Substation projects or similar projects related to Design, supply, installation of High Voltage equipment.
• Should possess strong leadership skills and ability to convince stakeholders in the interest of the project.
• Ability to work under pressure to deliver the projects with time, cost and quality.
• SAP or another ERP knowledge.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English language is required.

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

You will be leading the execution of medium size to large and moderately complex GIS projects and ensuring that all related activities are performed in accordance with Hitachi Energy policy, contractual agreements, quality standards, health, safety and environment requirements, financial targets as well as schedule commitments.

How you’ll make an impact

Executing the projects as per contract scope, schedule, and contractual conditions.

Reviewing the contract received from sales and understanding terms and conditions of project contracts, including awareness of risks of negative impact on margin, performance, and risk factors.

Planning, monitoring and controlling the project activities (Scope, Time and Cost) proactively including project handover, execution planning, monitoring and control activities to accomplish the project goals.

Developing project schedule and freezing with respective stakeholders (internal and external) and preparation of project wise Master document list and maintaining the updates.

Executing the process activities in SAP and maintaining the documentation as per ISO and Internal process requirements throughout the project cycle.

Co-ordinate with Engineering and customer for timely approval of drawings and documents and resolution of all projects related queries or issues during execution.

Single point contact and escalation point for customer for project issues and assuring Hitachi Energy commitments to customer are met, in accordance with contract.

Seeking to improve customer satisfaction and feedback through consistent customer Interaction. Building trust, confidence and loyalty with customers.

Preparing and submitting project progress report to customer as per contractual Requirements.

Closely monitoring and documenting change requests from customer related to project scope and getting approvals for time extension, additional cost etc.

Evaluating and identifying the risks in project proactively and implementing the mitigating actions. Preparation of project specific risks and opportunities management plan.

Co-ordinating with customer for Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and arranging the timely dispatch clearances, with commercial team for Invoicing and with logistic team for dispatch of good, with service team for installation, testing and commissioning at site, with customer for timely collection of payment and for As-built drawings, collection of PAC & FAC and Project Closure and Handing over to service team.

Reporting status or progress to internal stake holders/management with appropriate details.

Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is preferred.

2 - 7 years of experience in project execution of GIS projects, Substation projects or similar projects related to Design, supply, installation of High Voltage equipment.

Should possess strong leadership skills and ability to convince stakeholders in the interest of the project.

Ability to work under pressure to deliver the projects with time, cost and quality.

SAP or another ERP knowledge.

Proficiency in both spoken and written English language is required.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.