Head of Islamic Financing & Sukuk Origination

Rawaj HCM Jobs; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Rawaj HCM Jobs in Jeddah seeks a Head of Arranging to lead originations, structuring, and execution of Shariah-compliant financing transactions. You will collaborate with executives to originate mandates, structure complex deals, engage investors and Shariah advisors, and ensure governance and regulatory compliance.

The role requires guiding an arranging team, optimizing processes, and building strong relationships with sponsors and financial institutions across the capital markets ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience within investment banking, capital markets, structured finance, Sukuk, Islamic finance, or real estate finance.
• Demonstrated experience originating, structuring, and successfully closing financing transactions.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, cash flow analysis, credit assessment, and transaction structuring.
• Solid understanding of Shariah-compliant financing structures and AAOIFI standards.
• Experience managing institutional investors, syndication activities, and transaction negotiations.
• Professional certifications such as CFA, ACCA, or equivalent are highly preferred.
• CME-1 and CME-5 certifications are a strong advantage.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the origination and qualification of Islamic capital market transactions, including Sukuk, RECCs, and other structured financing solutions across targeted sectors.
• Drive end-to-end transaction structuring, including financial modeling, cash flow analysis, credit assessment, Shariah review, and commercial negotiations.
• Coordinate with external legal advisors, Shariah scholars, and other professional advisors throughout the documentation and transaction closing process.
• Lead investor syndication activities, prepare investment opportunities, and participate in roadshows and institutional investor presentations.
• Conduct comprehensive credit analysis, financial due diligence, sponsor assessments, and risk evaluations for prospective transactions.
• Prepare and present investment recommendations, credit memoranda, and transaction proposals to senior management and investment committees.
• Monitor post-closing transaction performance, covenant compliance, and emerging credit risks while recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Build, mentor, and develop the arranging team, ensuring effective workload distribution and continuous capability development.
• Develop standardized transaction processes, documentation standards, financial models, and internal risk frameworks to improve operational efficiency.
• Maintain strong relationships with sponsors, investors, financial institutions, legal advisors, and other key stakeholders within the capital markets ecosystem.

Skills

Financial modeling

Credit analysis

Shariah compliance

Investor relations

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field

Job description

Rawaj HCM Jobs in Jeddah seeks a Head of Arranging to lead originations, structuring, and execution of Shariah-compliant financing transactions. You will collaborate with executives to originate mandates, structure complex deals, engage investors and Shariah advisors, and ensure governance and regulatory compliance.

The role requires guiding an arranging team, optimizing processes, and building strong relationships with sponsors and financial institutions across the capital markets ecosystem.