Investment Manager

Confidential Careers; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking an experienced Investment Manager to lead the company’s investment strategy, manage portfolios, and drive sustainable returns with strong risk controls. The role partners with executive management to shape long-term growth and shareholder value.

You will oversee due diligence, portfolio optimization, and deal execution, while maintaining governance and reporting to investors and the Board. Mastery in finance, leadership, and strategic thinking is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Investment, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
• MBA or related master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years in investment management or portfolio management.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role as Investment Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop and align short- and long-term investment strategies with corporate objectives.
• Lead due diligence and evaluation of opportunities, including M&A and partnerships.
• Manage portfolios and monitor performance with preventive actions.
• Present investment cases to executive leadership and the Board.
• Establish governance, policies, and risk controls for investments.

Skills

Investment experience

Leadership

M&A experience

Financial modeling

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Investment, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field

Master's degree (MBA, Finance, Investment, or related discipline) is preferred

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Investment Manager to lead and execute the company's investment strategy, manage investment portfolios, identify high-value opportunities, and deliver sustainable returns while maintaining appropriate risk controls. The role plays a critical part in driving the company's long-term growth and maximizing shareholder value.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Investment Leadership

• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance short and long-term investment strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Analyze local and regional markets, industries, and economic trends to identify attractive investment opportunities.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), strategic partnerships, and joint ventures.
• Provide investment recommendations and strategic insights to executive management and the Board.
• Establish and improve investment governance frameworks, policies, and decision-making processes.

Investment Management & Execution

• Oversee and manage investment portfolios to optimize performance and returns.
• Lead comprehensive due diligence processes, including financial, legal, commercial, operational, and technical reviews.
• Monitor portfolio performance and identify corrective actions when required.
• Structure and optimize investment portfolios to achieve targeted risk-adjusted returns.
• Lead or actively participate in investment transactions from initial assessment through deal closing.
• Conduct market research and identify new investment opportunities across targeted sectors.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate investment-related risks.
• Monitor economic, regulatory, and market developments impacting investments.
• Define risk appetite, investment limits, early warning indicators, and exit strategies.
• Ensure compliance with investment and risk management policies.

Investor Relations & Strategic Partnerships

• Build and maintain strong relationships with investors, financial institutions, strategic partners, and key stakeholders.
• Lead negotiations for strategic investments, partnerships, and financing arrangements.
• Represent the company before investment entities, financial institutions, and external stakeholders.
• Leverage an extensive network of investors, funds, banks, advisors, developers, and government entities.
• Evaluate and structure financing solutions, capital structures, and funding strategies for investment opportunities.

Reporting & Decision Support

• Prepare periodic investment performance reports and presentations.
• Develop advanced financial models to support investment decision-making.
• Present investment cases to executive leadership and investment committees, including opportunity assessment, alternatives, risk analysis, return projections, scenarios, and recommendations.
• Develop and maintain investment policies, authority matrices, conflict-of-interest controls, and investment committee guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Investment, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree (MBA, Finance, Investment, or related discipline) is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in investment management, asset management, or portfolio management.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role as Investment Manager or equivalent.
• Proven track record of successfully leading or contributing to investment transactions that generated measurable returns.
• Experience in M&A transactions, strategic partnerships, financing, private investments, or real estate development.

Professional Certifications

Preferred certifications include:

• CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)
• CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst)

Technical Skills

• Advanced financial analysis and investment valuation.
• Financial modeling including NPV, IRR, ROI, Payback Period, Sensitivity Analysis, and Scenario Analysis.
• Feasibility studies and investment assessments.
• Investment risk management and return optimization.
• Deal structuring and transaction execution.
• Strategic thinking and investment acumen.
• Leadership and high-performance team management.
• Change and transformation management.
• Negotiation and influencing skills.
• Executive communication and stakeholder management.
• Relationship management with investors and strategic partners.