Associate Director - Institutional Investor Relations & Financing Analytics

As Lendo continues to scale, we’re seeking a proactive and analytical Associate Director to strengthen our institutional investor relationships and support financing strategies. In this role, you’ll play a key part in capital-raising efforts by engaging with banks, asset managers, sovereign wealth funds, and other institutional partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Investor Coverage & Financing Partnerships

• Support in developing and executing capital-raising strategies targeting institutional investors, banks, asset managers, and sovereign wealth funds.

• Manage day-to-day investor engagement: preparing presentations, performance updates, and responding to due diligence requests.

• Assist in structuring and negotiating financing transactions (warehouse lines, sukuk issuances, securitizations, mezzanine facilities).

• Guide investors through the full cycle: from initial engagement to documentation, legalization, and contract signing.

Transaction Execution & Risk Oversight

• Coordinate with legal, compliance, credit and operations teams to ensure smooth transaction execution.

• Monitor covenant compliance, investor reporting obligations, and risk retention requirements.

• Ensure activities align with CMA, SAMA, and international standards while respecting Shariah-compliant frameworks.

Data Analysis & Financial Insights

• Leverage financial and market data to support investor discussions and decision-making.

• Build, analyze, and present data dashboards and reports using Excel, Power BI, and Tableau.

• Monitor investment performance, trends, and industry benchmarks (particularly in the mining and related sectors) to inform both internal strategy and external communications.

Qualifications:

• 4–10 years of experience in structured finance, investment banking, asset management, or fintech financing.

• Strong background in financial modeling, portfolio analysis, and transaction analytics.

• Solid understanding of sukuk, securitization, and alternative credit structures.

• Demonstrated ability to engage with institutional investors and present complex financial information clearly.

• Proficiency in Excel, SQL/Python, or BI tools for data analysis and reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field; CFA or FRM preferred.

• Arabic language skills a plus, but not required.