Director of Investments

Foreground LLC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Foreground LLC in Riyadh, partnering with a high-growth private equity firm, seeks a Director of Investments to lead deal sourcing, commercial evaluation, and portfolio value-creation initiatives across asset classes.

The successful candidate will shape investment theses, oversee due diligence, and drive execution, engaging senior stakeholders, board members, and portfolio executives with a commercially driven, analytically rigorous approach.

Qualifications

• Background in private equity, investment banking, corporate finance, or strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead deal sourcing and commercial evaluation across asset classes.
• Shape investment theses, oversee due diligence, and drive post-acquisition value creation.

Skills

Deal sourcing

Financial modelling

Due diligence

Portfolio value creation

Executive stakeholder management

Strategic investment theses

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.