36 Venture Capital jobs in Saudi Arabia

Hays is partnering with a leading Investment Bank in Saudi Arabia to recruit a
Head of Debt Capital Markets
. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the origination and execution of conventional bonds and Sukuk issuance for corporate, sovereign, and financial institution clients across all major currencies.

Role Summary

The successful candidate will lead the strategic direction and execution of Debt Capital Markets activities in Saudi Arabia. This includes managing client relationships, overseeing deal structuring and execution, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with global teams to grow market share and enhance product offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the DCM strategy aligned with local, regional, and global objectives.
• Lead client coverage across GREs, corporates, financial institutions, and sovereign entities.
• Manage full lifecycle of bond and Sukuk issuance: pitching, documentation, regulatory approvals, investor engagement, and pricing.
• Advise clients on funding strategies, market timing, rating advisory, and capital solutions.
• Build and supervise local distribution capabilities for fixed income products.
• Originate, structure, and execute transactions, including due diligence and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with risk, AML, audit, and Sharia requirements.
• Lead business development initiatives and product innovation (e.g., public bonds, project bonds).
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including regulators, investors, and global teams.
• Oversee operational processes, infrastructure, and reporting frameworks to support effective decision-making and governance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business Management.
• Master's degree or CFA designation (preferred).
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a senior DCM role
• Proven track record in regional and international Debt Capital Markets, particularly within Saudi Arabia
• Experience working with reputed global DCM institutions is essential

Compensation & Benefits

• A lucrative compensation package including high salary and performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive benefits covering health, travel, leisure, retirement, and family support
• Relocation assistance available for suitable global candidates

Head of Equity Capital Markets – Saudi Arabia

Location:
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Division:
Investment Banking – Equity Capital Markets (ECM)

Overview

A leading international investment bank is seeking an experienced
Equity Capital Markets (ECM)
profile to lead and expand its ECM franchise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This individual will be responsible for driving origination, structuring, and execution of equity and equity-linked transactions across the Saudi market, with a focus on IPOs, follow-on offerings, rights issues, and strategic capital raisings.

The successful candidate will bring strong relationships with corporates, government entities, family groups, regulators, and institutional investors, while leveraging the firm's global platform to deliver best-in-class advisory and execution capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the
  origination and execution of ECM transactions
  in Saudi Arabia, including IPOs, secondary offerings, rights issues, and equity-linked products.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with
  sovereign entities, regulators (CMA, Tadawul), family offices, corporates, and institutional investors
  .
• Drive the
  strategic positioning
  of the bank as a leading advisor for equity capital raisings in the Kingdom.
• Work closely with coverage bankers, M&A, DCM, and syndicate teams to deliver integrated capital markets solutions.
• Provide
  senior leadership, mentorship, and oversight
  to junior ECM bankers and analysts in the region.
• Represent the bank at
  high-level meetings, industry conferences, and client roadshows
  in Saudi Arabia and across the MENA region.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of
  equity capital markets / investment banking
  experience, ideally with an international investment bank.
• Proven track record of
  originating and executing high-profile ECM transactions
  in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong client relationships across
  corporates, government entities, sovereign wealth funds, and institutional investors
  .
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to manage teams and collaborate effectively across global offices.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills in both English (required) and Arabic (preferred).

The selected individual is responsible for planning and directing all related activities of Equity Capital Markets, while ensuring objectives are met and maximising profitability.

EQUITY CAPITAL MARKETS

• Leads and manages all operations of the Equity Capital Markets product and while ensuring maximization of long-term income generation for the product, and franchise building of the product with clients, regulators and other external/internal stakeholders
• Develops appropriate strategy for the product and day to day management procedures
• Provides leadership to the team in structuring and other aspects of ECM transactions, including structuring, documentation, coordination, and regulatory filings
• Directs and checks all ECM transactions, offerings, processes and policies and ensures alignment with compliance, risk, and regulatory (CMA) compliance
• Directs market monitoring activities and seeks reporting of market information on a periodic basis
• Understands and assesses the existing market environment, monitor changes in external policy guidelines and evaluates their implications on potential investment or transaction decisions
• Reviews and approves exceptions as required and escalate any major risks or issues to Co-Head of Investment Banking

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Promotes Equity Capital Markets product to clients through participating in client pitches, road shows, request for proposals, marketing activities in order to achieve growth in the business
• Assesses target investors or clients, evaluates market risks, product risk, investment risks etc. to establish sound investment practices
• Directs and ensures that the ECM product and service offering is tailored as per client feedback and requirements, market feedback and audit requirements
• Identifies and ensures cross selling opportunities through cross referral to key product partners

CUSTOMERS/STAKEHOLDERS

• Manages key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, developing and maintaining strong working relationships with:
• Internal:
  Products and services Business teams, Finance Function, Internal Audit Function, Risk and Compliance, Marketing, and relevant Boards
• External:
  Investors, clients, industry bodies, regulators, governments and their agencies, affiliated entities
• Works closely with the Product and Sector heads to ensure cross selling opportunities and efficient operations, high service quality and client satisfaction
• Creates effective communication channels with decision makers within corporates, Government entities and high net worth individuals
• Promotes and coordinates collaboration across geographies and teams to support on delivering the strategy

OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS & CONTROL

• Leads the continuing development, implementation and improvement of the processes, structures, capabilities, capacity and infrastructure needed to deliver agreed plans and targets, collaborating with colleagues to maximise end to end integration, effectiveness and efficiency
• Establishes and maintains a robust and efficient control environment within the Equity Capital Markets business to ensure good operational, financial and project management and compliance with policy and procedures, together with early identification and effective resolution or escalation of issues that arise.
• Leads the development, implementation and maintenance of a regional Equity Capital Markets management information, analysis and reporting framework that pertains to the Equity Capital Markets product to support and inform timely and effective business management and decision making at all levels.
• Leads the implementation and oversight of the Equity Capital Markets policy and governance frameworks, procedures, practices and standards to ensure quality, effective risk management and regulatory compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or equivalent is required
• Master's degree in Finance / Business Management preferred
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is preferred
• 10-12 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in a similar role
• Experience managing a unit in the banking sector within the region with a strong focus in investment banking is preferred

The Head of Debt Capital Markets - Saudi Arabia will lead the origination and execution of all DCM activities in the Kingdom, with a focus on both conventional bonds and Sukuk issuance for corporate, sovereign, and financial institution clients across all major currencies. The role involves strategic leadership, regulatory alignment, and close engagement with clients, investors, and global teams to drive business growth and market share.

(1) PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Strategic Leadership & Client Coverage
  : Formulate and execute Saudi Arabia's debt capital market (DCM) strategy in line with wider regional and global goals, while leading coverage efforts for GREs, large corporates, financial institutions, and sovereign/quasi-sovereign entities.
• Lifecycle Management & Distribution
  : Oversee the entire issuance process—pitching, documentation, regulatory approvals, investor engagement, and pricing across all currencies. Develop and supervise local fixed-income distribution capabilities, and manage outreach to investors and lenders through roadshows, presentations, and marketing.
• Advisory & Pricing Expertise
  : Guide clients on optimal funding strategies, market timing, capital solutions, rating advisory, and documentation structures. Evaluate client financial and risk profiles, lead due diligence, and develop indicative pricing based on trade points to propose terms over various maturities alongside syndicate partners.
• Compliance & Documentation Oversight
  : Ensure products and services meet client needs while aligning with audit, compliance, and Sharia requirements. Monitor market environments and policy changes, manage risk and anti–money laundering procedures, and review legal documents—interacting with internal and external counsel to ensure consistency in offering materials.

(2) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Promotes Saudi Arabia's Debt Capital Market solutions to clients through leading client pitches, road shows and marketing activities in order to achieve growth in business and achieve sales/revenues targets.
• Manages the identification of business opportunities, and ensure consistency of coverage and maintaining high standards of execution
• Lead on business development initiatives and product development within the DCM including eg (Public Bonds, Project Bonds)
• Identify and ensure cross selling opportunities through cross referral to key product partners.

(3) CUSTOMERS/STAKEHOLDERS

• Manage key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, developing and maintaining strong working relationships with:
• Internal
  : Finance Function, Internal Audit Function, Risk and Compliance, Marketing, and relevant Boards
• External
  : Clients, Coverage Partners, Consultants, industry bodies, regulators, governments and their agencies, International and local Banks and funding organizations (local and international government funds).
• Work closely with the Product and service heads to ensure cross selling opportunities and efficient operations, high service quality and client satisfaction
• Coordinate with Global office teams to leverage experience in markets and industries to provide highest level of knowledge and customer service

(4) OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS & CONTROL

• Manage the processes, infrastructure and resources needed to deliver agreed team plans and targets, identifying and implementing improvements and collaborating with colleagues to maximise end-to-end integration, effectiveness and efficiency.
• Maintain a robust and efficient control environment across Debt Capital Market to ensure good operational, financial and project management and compliance with policy and procedures, together with early identification and effective resolution or escalation of issues that arise.
• Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of a regional Debt Capital Market management information, analysis and reporting framework that supports and informs timely and effective business management and decision making at all levels.
• Lead the implementation and oversight of Debt Capital Market policy and governance frameworks, procedures, practices and standards to ensure quality, effective risk management and regulatory compliance.

(5) QUALIFCATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance / Business Management is required
• Master's degree in Finance / Business Management preferred
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is preferred

(6) EXPERIENCE

• 12 years of relevant experience with at least 5 years in a similar role

  
  
• Experience in Debt Capital Market in Saudi or within the region with a strong focus on international DCM expertise.

Job Title: Financial Analysis Manager

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Job Type: Permanent

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial planning.

• 8+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), with at least 2–3 years in a managerial role.

• Analyze financial results, variances, and key performance indicators to provide actionable insights.

• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic initiatives and business decisions.

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting processes.

• Collaborate with business units, operations, and leadership teams to align financial goals with organizational objectives.

• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.

• Mentor and manage a team of financial analysts, fostering professional growth and continuous improvement.

• Present financial insights and recommendations to senior management and executive leadership.

• Drive process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency in financial reporting and analysis.

Description

At Basamh Group, our mission is to grow people and companies by empowering individuals and fostering collaborative relationships to achieve sustainable success. Backed by over 75 years of experience, we've built a strong, consumer-centric ecosystem serving the MEA region. Our excellence in distribution is driven by Basamh Trading Company (BTC) in retail and Specialized Food Services (SFS) in HORECA. GoodyCo leads our efforts in marketing and brand building, while Thokoman Foods anchors our manufacturing capabilities.

Guided by our core values of true ownership, passion to grow, transparency and family spirit, we are committed to establishing long-term partnerships with our people and all those we work with. We aim to strengthen our network, uplift our communities, and build a legacy of homegrown success stories that inspire the leaders of tomorrow.

Job Overview

We are looking for a Financial Analysis Assistant Manager. Responsible to drive financial results by working with assigned business function (Brand / Sales (CDM/BDM) / Operations / IDU).

Key Responsibilities

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Be the finance spoc for the assigned category / department as part of the Multi-functional Business Cell Team.
• Be the finance leader in all Multi-functional business cell meetings, that provides financial insights into business decisions.
• Actively participate in BCM discussions to drive business forward. Also enable team with financial data on Sales, Profit, Spending, Building Blocks leading to category profit efficiency tracking.
• Provide monthly reporting of the assigned category's financial results. Perform variance analysis of actuals vs. forecast, and propose corrective actions, where needed.
• Lead the preparation of annual budget of the assigned business department or Category in line with the company's short / medium term targets.
• Lead certain financial analysis processes / projects as and when assigned by the manager e.g. NPDs tracking, Factsheets process management, competitive analysis, customer profitability analysis and any other projects.
• Conducting business analysis on the assigned category / department to drive value addition that will improve business financial performance (e.g. Optimizations in pricing, channel mix, sku mix, cost, spending etc.).
• Develop accurate & automated reporting tools for financial data reporting and analysis, that enables quicker work processes.
• Work closely as needed with the accounting team to exchange information on budgets/spending and ensure accurate booking and tracking of expenses in P&L.
• Seek to learn and grow self-capability in financial and accounting standards and budget management.
• Expected to be part of organization/capability building effort e.g. actively participates and/or organizes team engagement events.

Minimum Requirements

As a successful candidate, you will have:

• 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field is required.
• Strong communication skills
• Accounting knowledge (optional)
• Proficiency in financial analysis

Working Environment

At Basamh Group, we pride ourselves on attracting talented individuals by offering dynamic and rewarding professional opportunities that inspire growth and innovation. We are deeply committed to fostering a culture of growth by supporting continuous development through hands-on learning, comprehensive online resources, interactive training, and personalized coaching. Guided by our core value of family spirit, we cultivate an environment where every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. We ensure our people contribute to our collective success while finding fulfillment and pride in being part of the Basamh Group family.

Job Description
Provide financial advice, support and consultation to the assigned departments to ensure the alignment with the set financial plans and policies. Develop financial reports and analysis to identify the financial impact and the financial performance in addition to supporting the decision-making process for assigned departments or business functions.

Accountabilities

• Lead the financial evaluation in the assigned departments' projects through the set of the financial plan, development and review of the financial models, data and KPIs and the alignment with the concerned stakeholders.
• Act as the financial partner to the assigned departments through providing the support, financial knowledge, budget and forecasts and communicating the business requirements/needs of the assigned departments to the Finance division's different departments to ensure interdepartmental alignment.
• Issue periodic financial reports for the assigned departments including the review of the actual progress against the financial plan in order to identify the financial performance of the assigned departments to the concerned stakeholders.
• Perform financial analysis for the assigned departments including the deficiencies and the areas of improvement in order to support the decision making process.
• Follow-up with the assigned departments and stakeholders on the decisions and corrective actions based on the financial analysis provided and identifying the financial impact of the decisions.
• Participate with the assigned departments in the development, update and documentation of the processes, procedures, SOPs…etc. through the collaboration with the concerned stakeholders to ensure standardization and the alignment with the financial requirements.
• Lead and participate in the automation of the financial analysis reports through the collaboration with the concerned departments as the IT division to ensure the efficiency, timely and accuracy of the financial reports and financial data.
• Act as a key advisor to business units, providing strategic financial insights and analysis to support decision-making.
• Drive the performance of finance teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and strategic financial management.

Employee duties are not limited only to the above-mentioned Accountabilities; he/she may perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• Indoors : 90%
• Outdoors : 10%
• Working Days : 5 Working Days
• Days off : 2 Days Off
• Working Hours : 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (1 hour break)

Job Requirement

Education

• BSc in Finance or Accounting

Experience

• 3 in a similar role (for MG) 5 in a similar role (for SMG) Years of Experience

Computer Skills

• MS Office Suite

Language

• English
• Arabic

Internal Job Title:Assistant Manager (Financial Analysis & Reporting)

Business: Lucy Switchgear Arabia

Job Reference No: 4165

Job Purpose

•To provide timely & accurate financial information and reports

•Payroll Administration & Management

•Assist the FM in all matters related to Compliance, Reporting and Audit

Job Dimensions

Number of Staff Supervised:Direct Reports:One

Key Accountabilities

Monthly, quarterly and annual closure and preparation of management reports and financial statements are undertaken in a timely manner to meet strict group reporting deadlines. - Timeliness and accuracy

In coordination with the FM preparation and analysis of periodic cash forecasts, exceptional reporting, inventory & general provisioning. - Timeliness and accuracy

Process the employee payroll on a monthly basis and posting the same to appropriate general ledger accounts. - Timeliness and accuracy

Analyzing the collated data and filing of periodic VAT return and in coordination with the FM liaising with the consultant wherever needed. - Timeliness, accuracy and compliance

Controller and custodian of company’s GL and chart of accounts - Accuracy & correctness

Collaborate with the FM in the detailing and data accumulation work for the preparation of monthly reporting, quarterly forecasts, annual budgets by extensive excel based analytical reporting including dashboards. - Timeliness and accuracy

Work alongside the FM for any ad-hoc deliverables to support both internal and external financial and analytical reporting requirements. - Timeliness and accuracy

Collaborate with the FM in managing the yearly statutory audit process by preparation of schedules and coordinating with the auditors for smooth completion of audit. - T imeliness and accuracy

Assist the FM in ensuring compliance with all legal and statutory requirements and the ongoing development and implementation of internal controls and procedures across the business. - Timeliness, accuracy and compliance

Collaborate with the FM in liaising with the AX team for any AX related requirements as and when the need arises. - Value Addition to the existing process

Managing and mentoring the accountants

Job Context

The position is responsible to:

•Participate as a finance stake holder for the business in cross functional teams.

•Work well with stakeholders as well as with a variety of people and personality types.

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

Degree in recognized accounting qualification (ACCA / ACA / CMA)

Minimum Experience: 10 years in a similar role

Job-Specific Skills: Financial Acumen, Eye for Details, Tech Savvy, Decisiveness, Analytical Thinking, Manage Deadlines, Methodical Approach, Accuracy, Effective Verbal & Written Communication, Innovation & Creativity, Commercial Awareness, Planning & Organizing, Maintain High Degree of Confidentiality.

Behavioral Competencies: Integrity & Ethics, Self-Motivation, Teamworking, Agility & Adaptability, Cultural Intelligence, Engaging & Developing People, Interpersonal sensitivity

Does this sound interesting? We would love to hear from you. Our application process in quick and easy. Apply today!

Financial Analysis Manager, FAAS, Riyadh
In Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we assist our clients to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing their business. You will be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision-making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching.

That is how we develop outstanding leaders, who team up together, to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in doing so, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

The opportunity
Our FAAS practice is one of the fastest growing areas of our business. As a result, we have a recruitment need for a manager, Financial Analysis to join our team to support on services related to accounting projects in the public and private sector. The role will be based in Riyad

Your Key Responsibilities
Responsible for leading and managing financial analysis and planning activities within large-scale government transformation and revenue optimization programs.

Directing the development of financial models, forecasts, and analytical dashboards to support strategic decision-making.

Designing operating models and financial frameworks that improve efficiency and fiscal sustainability across government entities.

Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes, ensuring compliance with IPSAS/IFRS standards.

Leading the preparation of management reports and high-quality presentations using PowerPoint and data visualization tools.

Coordinating with cross-functional teams across finance, data, and strategy functions to ensure project alignment.

Supervise and mentor junior team members.

Skills And Attributes For Success
Proven experience in financial analysis, modeling, and performance management.

Strong analytical capability to process and interpret large financial datasets.

Proficiency in Power BI, SQL, Python, and advanced Excel modeling.

Excellent communication and presentation design skills.

Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities

To qualify for the role, you must have
Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or Economics (master's preferred).

Professional certification: CMA, CFA, or FMVA.

Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 4 years in a Big 4 firm.

Demonstrated experience in government financial transformation, operating model design, and revenue optimization.

Knowledge of IPSAS/IFRS standards.

Experience in advising on financial sustainability, budgeting, or cost optimization within public sector programs.

What We Look For
We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.

What We Offer
We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next

Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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