Head of Investment Placement - UAE

📌 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:

A client of byteSpark.ai is seeking a highly accomplished and commercially proven Head of Investment Placement (CO-CEO level) to lead and grow their investment business across KSA and the broader GCC. The ideal candidate brings a minimum of 10–15 years in investment management, with a significant tenure in senior leadership, and a verifiable track record of designing and executing large-scale fundraising strategies targeting sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, public pension funds, family offices, and HNW individuals across the region. This is not an execution role — you will set the strategic direction, build and lead a high-performing Investment Placement Team across Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, and operate as a principal representative of the business at the highest institutional and board levels. You will be responsible for identifying and closing strategic partnerships, managing C-level investor relationships, and ensuring all activities comply with SAMA and CMA regulations. Deep knowledge of alternative investment products — including private equity, real estate, and venture capital — and an established, portable presence within the KSA and GCC investment community are essential prerequisites for this position.

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🎯 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

▸ A minimum of 10-15 years of experience in investment management, with significant experience in a leadership role.

▸ Experience leading complex negotiations for strategic collaborations and partnerships.

▸ Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for engaging with C-level stakeholders.

▸ Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related business field.

▸ Verifiable track record of developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies in the KSA and broader GCC markets.

▸ Deep understanding and direct experience with alternative investment products, including real estate, private equity, and Venture Capital.

▸ Strong existing network of relationships with institutional investors, HNW individuals, family offices, and sovereign wealth funds in the GCC.

▸ Demonstrated experience in managing and mitigating risks associated with large-scale investment portfolios.

▸ In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements of SAMA and CMA.

▸ Proven ability to lead, build, and motivate a high-performing investment placement team.

✨ 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀:

▸ MBA or a Master's degree in Finance or a related field.

▸ Strategic oversight of marketing and investor communications.

▸ Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic.

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