Associate Director, Infrastructure & Development Finance Group

Standard Chartered; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international bank is seeking a driven professional to join their Infrastructure & Development Finance Group in Riyadh. The role involves supporting complex project finance transactions, conducting financial analysis, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Candidates should possess strong analytical and relationship management skills, along with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on the Saudi market.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits aligned with Fair Pay Charter

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in project or infrastructure finance or investment banking.
• Proven experience supporting transactions in the Middle East region.

Responsibilities

• Conduct transaction execution and advisory support.
• Lead on Saudi Arabia–based transactions and ensure compliance.
• Provide market insights and recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Relationship management

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business or related

Job description

Overview

Job Summary We are seeking a driven and analytical professional to join our Infrastructure & Development Finance Group (IDFG) team in Riyadh. The role supports the origination, structuring, and execution of complex infrastructure and project finance transactions across the MENAP region, with a particular focus on the Saudi market. The role holder will deliver advisory and financing solutions, manage end-to-end transaction execution, conduct detailed financial and market analysis, and ensure compliance with internal and external standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Transaction Execution and Advisory Support
• Contribute to both origination and execution of IDFG advisory and debt arranging mandates from pitch to closing.
• Conduct detailed financial, credit, and market analysis, including due diligence and review of project documentation.
• Develop and assess financial models under various scenarios to support client decision-making.
• Prepare high-quality presentation materials, business memos, and credit applications for internal and client use.

Saudi Market Coverage

• Lead on Saudi Arabia–based transactions, ensuring full compliance with local regulatory and market requirements.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with client teams across Saudi institutions.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the Kingdom’s infrastructure and project finance sectors, in coordination with regional coverage teams.

Stakeholder Management and Coordination

• Serve as a liaison between the regional IDFG team and Saudi clients, ensuring alignment with the Bank’s strategic priorities.
• Support senior management in organizing client meetings, preparing briefings, and tracking follow-up actions.
• Maintain accurate management information on all Saudi-related IDFG activities, including pipeline status, deal flow, and revenue performance.

Research and Market Insight

• Monitor trends and developments within the Saudi infrastructure and financing market.
• Provide timely insights and recommendations to inform origination strategies and client engagement plans.

Skills and Experience

• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
• Demonstrated resilience and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills across multi-jurisdictional teams.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to identify and pursue new opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum four years) from an accredited university in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in project or infrastructure finance, investment banking, or advisory within financial institutions.
• Proven experience supporting or managing transactions in the Middle East region, preferably with exposure to the Saudi market.
• Excellent command of English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

About Standard Chartered

We are an international bank with a long history of making a positive difference for clients and communities. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our diversity, and we are committed to inclusion. Our values guide how we work: doing the right thing, never settling, and being better together. We offer a competitive salary and benefits aligned with our Fair Pay Charter.