Managing Director, Corporate Finance
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Lead Corporate Finance and Advisory mandates, develop client relationships, execute transactions, and ensure compliance with regulations while mentoring a high-performance team.
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Responsibilities
- Lead origination and execution of Corporate Finance and Advisory mandates across Saudi Arabia
- Develop and maintain senior relationships with CEOs, CFOs, Board Members, Family Offices, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Government Entities, and Institutional Investors
- Identify and originate opportunities in M&A, Capital Raising, IPO Advisory, Strategic Partnerships, Privatizations, and Financial Restructuring
- Provide senior oversight on all live transactions from mandate through completion
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Directors, Vice Presidents, Associates, and Analysts
- Advise clients on strategic alternatives, capital allocation decisions, and corporate development initiatives
- Ensure compliance with CMA regulations and internal governance standards
Requirements
- Extensive experience in corporate finance and advisory, including M&A and capital markets
- Proven ability to originate and execute transactions in Saudi Arabia and GCC
- Strong senior level relationships with corporates, sovereign entities, and family offices
- Leadership experience managing teams of Directors, VPs, Associates, and Analysts
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Overview
- We are seeking an experienced Managing Director to lead our Corporate Finance & Advisory business in Riyadh.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for originating, executing, and leading strategic advisory mandates across Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Restructuring, Privatizations, and Strategic Financing transactions throughout Saudi Arabia and the broader GCC region.
- This individual will play a critical role in driving revenue growth, expanding client relationships, and positioning the firm as a leading advisor to corporates, sovereign entities, family offices, and financial sponsors.
Key Responsibilities
- Business Development & Origination: Lead the origination and execution of Corporate Finance and Advisory mandates across Saudi Arabia.
- Develop and maintain senior relationships with CEOs, CFOs, Board Members, Family Offices, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Government Entities, and Institutional Investors.
- Identify and originate opportunities across: Mergers & Acquisitions (Buy Side and Sell Side), Capital Raising (Equity and Debt), IPO Advisory, Strategic Partnerships and Joint Ventures, Privatizations, Financial Restructuring and Capital Structure Advisory.
- Build and manage a sustainable transaction pipeline to support revenue growth objectives.
- Transaction Execution: Provide senior oversight on all live transactions from mandate through completion.
- Lead transaction structuring, valuation discussions, negotiations, and client presentations.
- Ensure the highest standards of execution across all advisory engagements.
- Work closely with legal, regulatory, accounting, and due diligence advisors throughout transaction lifecycles.
- Leadership & Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Directors, Vice Presidents, Associates, and Analysts.
- Foster a high performance culture focused on excellence, collaboration, and client service.
- Participate in hiring and talent development initiatives to support the continued growth of the platform.
- Strategic Advisory: Advise clients on strategic alternatives, capital allocation decisions, and corporate development initiatives.
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