Fluent Arabic Partner/Director, Venture Debt Fund, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Riyadh, SA

PER, Private Equity Recruitment; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 562,000 - 938,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading venture debt fund in Riyadh as a Director/Partner. Play a critical role in sourcing and managing investments while leveraging local and international networks to foster growth in the Saudi market. This opportunity not only offers a competitive salary but also the chance to build a dedicated local team.

Qualifications

• Senior candidate with a strong background in venture debt/private credit.
• Experience in sourcing and managing deals.
• Local Saudi market expertise is essential.

Responsibilities

• Secure and deploy venture debt investments across the Saudi market.
• Source and manage deals within the ecosystem.
• Engage with high-profile venture capital and private equity relationships.

Skills

Venture Debt

Investment Management

Deal Sourcing

Relationship Building

Job description

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About our client

This is a unique opportunity to be the face of a venture debt fund in Riyadh as a Director/Partner level hire, focusing on expansion in the Saudi market. With a proven track record in venture debt, the firm has sanctioned over a billion dollars to date. What the job involves

• Help secure and deploy venture debt investments across the Saudi market, leveraging local and international relationships
• Work closely with the existing global team, with plans to expand and build a dedicated team in Riyadh
• Play a critical role in sourcing and managing deals within the ecosystem in Saudi Arabia, with a focus on deploying out of their venture debt fund
• Engage with high-profile venture capital and private equity relationships to assist with fundraising efforts, while cherry-picking investments from top-performing companies
• Oversee the firm's ongoing investments, ensuring high returns, and contributing to long-term strategic initiatives

Who we are looking for

• A senior-level candidate with a strong background in venture debt/private credit and investment ecosystems within Saudi Arabia
• Proven experience in sourcing and managing deals, particularly within venture debt or similar financial services
• Local Saudi market expertise is essential
• Technical skills in investment management and deal execution are critical, though personality fit and relationship-building capabilities are key hiring criteria
• This role will not initially involve leading a team, but the candidate will have the opportunity to build out a team in the region over time

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