Director of Investment Finance

• Location: Riyadh
• Type: Permanent
• Job:
• Salary: Non155,000

Overview

Director of Investment & Finance - Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Director of Investment & Finance to lead our project financing strategy, shareholder relations, and investment governance for our rapidly expanding portfolio of commercial & industrial (C&I) renewable energy developments across the Middle East. This is a pivotal leadership role in a start-up environment where agility, curiosity, and proactive collaboration are essential. You will play a critical part in securing capital, standardizing investment processes, and influencing stakeholders at the highest level.

Key Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain trusted relationships with shareholders and key investment partners across the region.
• Project Financing: Lead the structuring and execution of debt financing for acquisitions and development projects, ensuring optimal capital strategies.
• Investment Governance: Prepare and present investment cases to the investment committee, driving approval of complex transactions.
• Team Enablement: Educate and coach internal teams on best practices for project structuring, finance processes, and investment readiness.
• Process Optimization: Develop, implement, and continuously update standardized investment procedures to match our evolving portfolio and market dynamics.

Challenges & Milestones

In the next 3 to 12 months, you'll be expected to:

• 3 Months: Gain stakeholder buy-in and secure investment committee approvals on priority deals.
• 6 Months: Navigate the complexities of project financing in the C&I sector in the Middle East, securing necessary lender support.
• 12 Months: Establish a scalable framework for internal education and consistent investment process management across teams.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience: Minimum of 15 years in investment, M&A, and project finance, with strong exposure to C&I renewable projects in the Gulf region.
• Expertise: Proven track record in solar energy, shareholder engagement, and large-scale financing initiatives.
• Culture Fit: Thrive in a hands-on, collaborative start-up culture-you're comfortable wearing multiple hats and driving things forward.
• Personal Traits: Transparent communicator, team player, intellectually curious, proactive, and capable of challenging norms while mentoring others.
• Language: Fluent in English (required); proficiency in Arabic is an added bonus.

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