Director of Investments

Foreground LLC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth private equity firm is seeking a Director of Investments in Riyadh. This role involves leading deal sourcing, overseeing due diligence, and driving strategic initiatives across various asset classes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in private equity or investment banking with excellent financial modelling capabilities. This position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders confidently.

Qualifications

• Proven capability to originate opportunities and structure complex transactions.
• Strong experience in driving post-acquisition value.
• Deep understanding of the GCC investment landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead deal sourcing and commercial evaluation initiatives.
• Shape investment theses and oversee due diligence processes.
• Drive execution across multiple asset classes.

Skills

Financial modelling

Deal sourcing

Analytical skills

Engaging with stakeholders

Education

Background in private equity or investment banking

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.