Director - Investment Attraction

We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Director - Investment Attraction to lead and drive the investment strategy for one of Saudi Arabia's most prominent real estate Giga projects. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of global capital markets, strong investor networks, and a proven track record of structuring high-value partnerships.

Client Details

One of the leading large scale Giga projects in the kingdom.

Description

1. Lead the development and execution of a robust investment attraction strategy aligned with the project's masterplan, sectoral priorities, and national economic diversification goals (Vision 2030).
2. Spearhead investor targeting initiatives, originating investment opportunities across key sectors such as hospitality, tourism, retail, mixed-use, logistics, infrastructure, and special economic zones.
3. Build and maintain relationships with global and regional investors, sovereign wealth funds, private equity firms, institutional partners, and strategic operators.
4. Oversee the end-to-end investment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, structuring, commercial negotiations, deal execution, and post-investment engagement.
5. Represent the project at international forums, investment summits, and high-level government delegations to promote opportunities and attract marquee partners.
6. Collaborate with legal, finance, planning, development, and delivery teams to ensure bankable, commercially attractive propositions for investors.
7. Develop governance frameworks, investment policies, and risk mitigation strategies to support sustainable deal-making.
8. Provide strategic leadership to the investment attraction team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on innovation, results, and cross-border collaboration.
9. Report regularly to executive leadership and stakeholders on pipeline progress, strategic risks, deal status, and key performance indicators.

Job Offer

Opportunity to work directly with a leading mega project in Saudi Arabia. Contribute to KSA Vision 2030.

Minimum Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Real Estate, or related field; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
2. Minimum 15 years of experience in investment promotion, real estate development, private equity, or strategic advisory roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
3. Demonstrated success in originating and closing large-scale investment deals (USD 100M+), preferably within real estate, tourism, infrastructure, or mega/giga projects.
4. Strong understanding of PPP frameworks, investment law, risk management, and financial modeling.
5. Exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills; ability to influence at board and ministerial level.
6. Deep market knowledge and investor networks across the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and North America.