Director of Investments

Foreground LLC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth private equity firm in Riyadh is seeking a Director of Investments to lead deal sourcing, oversee due diligence, and drive value creation initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in private equity or investment banking and have exceptional financial modelling skills. This pivotal role requires engaging with senior stakeholders and shaping investment strategies in a rapidly expanding firm.

Qualifications

• Background in private equity, investment banking, corporate finance, or strategy.
• Proven capability in originating opportunities and structuring complex transactions.
• Understanding of the GCC investment landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead deal sourcing and commercial evaluation.
• Oversee due diligence and drive execution across multiple asset classes.
• Shape investment theses and portfolio value creation initiatives.

Skills

Strong financial modelling skills

Ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders

Analytical skills

Job description

Foreground is partnering with a high-growth private equity firm in Riyadh to appoint a Director of Investments who will lead deal sourcing, commercial evaluation, and portfolio value-creation initiatives. The firm is expanding its regional footprint and requires a leader who can shape investment theses, oversee due diligence, and drive execution across multiple asset classes. This role sits at the strategic core of the investment lifecycle and requires a commercially intuitive, analytically strong investment professional.

The ideal candidate will bring a background in private equity, investment banking, corporate finance, or strategy, with proven capability in originating opportunities, structuring complex transactions, and driving post-acquisition value. Strong financial modelling skills, a deep understanding of the GCC investment landscape, and the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders, board members, and portfolio executives are essential.