Entrepreneur in Residence

*****THIS IS NOT A TYPICAL ROLE. IT IS A HIGH-OWNERSHIP, EXECUTION-HEAVY POSITION FOR SOMEONE WHO OPERATES WITH A BUILDER’S MINDSET. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING — WE ARE INTENTIONALLY SELECTIVE AND WILL ONLY PROCEED WITH CANDIDATES WHO CLEARLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS.*****

Job Summary

The Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) is responsible for owning, operating, and scaling an InvestTech / FinTech business on a day-to-day basis , within a Saudi Venture Builder.

This role acts as the primary operator of the venture , with full accountability across product execution, growth, and operational performance.

The business operates at the intersection of financial data, analytics, and investor-facing tools. As such, this role requires a combination of business judgment, product thinking, and growth discipline .

This is not a structured corporate role. It requires high ownership, resilience, and intensity . The EIR is expected to take full responsibility for execution, make decisions under uncertainty, and drive the business toward product-market fit, scalable growth, and strong unit economics .

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES

1. Full Ownership of Execution

• Lead all day-to-day operations across product, growth, and operations
• Ensure alignment and accountability across all functions
• Take full ownership of outcomes — both success and failure

2. Go-To-Market & Growth

• Design, execute, and refine go-to-market strategies
• Identify and scale acquisition channels based on performance
• Move the business toward structured, repeatable growth

3. Unit Economics Ownership

• Own and optimize:
• Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)
• Lifetime Value (LTV)
• Retention and churn
• Payback period
• Ensure growth is efficient and financially sustainable
• Identify inefficiencies and act quickly to correct them

4. Product Execution & Customer Feedback Loop

• Ensure product decisions are driven by:
• Real user behavior
• Direct customer feedback
• Build strong feedback loops between customers and product teams
• Prioritize based on impact, not internal opinions

5. Experimentation & Optimization

• Establish a culture of continuous testing:
• A/B testing
• Funnel optimization
• Messaging and pricing experiments
• Make decisions based on data, not assumptions

6. Team Leadership & Accountability

• Lead and manage a cross-functional team
• Set clear KPIs and performance expectations
• Address underperformance without delay

7. Strategic Execution & Focus

• Translate strategy into clear execution plans
• Eliminate distractions and low-value initiatives
• Maintain focus on what drives growth and retention

8. Adaptability & Pivoting

• Continuously reassess direction based on:
• Data
• Market feedback
• Product performance
• Pivot when needed without hesitation

9. Reporting & Communication

• Provide structured updates on:
• Performance
• Risks
• Key decisions
• Maintain transparency with leadership

COMPETENCIES

Core Requirements

• Strong understanding of unit economics:
• CAC, LTV, churn, retention, payback
• Ability to diagnose and fix growth inefficiencies
• Strong understanding of go-to-market strategies:
• Channel selection
• Positioning
• Scaling acquisition
• Strong experimentation mindset:
• A/B testing
• Funnel optimization
• Data-driven decision making
• Customer-first thinking:
• Ability to listen carefully to users
• Translate feedback into product improvements
• Passion for investing and financial markets:
• Genuine interest in how markets behave
• Understanding of investor mindset

Behavioral Requirements

• High ownership mentality (no “employee mindset”)
• Willingness to go the extra mile consistently
• Comfortable operating beyond 9–5 expectations
• Strong resilience under pressure
• Ability to adapt and pivot quickly
• Direct, clear communication

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Industry / Domain

FinTech / InvestTech / Digital Platforms

Experience

• 5+ years in startups, venture building, or product/growth roles
• Proven experience scaling products or driving growth
• Experience working across multiple functions (product, growth, operations)

Education

• Degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field (preferred)
• Practical experience is more important than formal education

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Growth in active users and engagement
• Improvement in CAC, LTV, and retention metrics
• Progress toward product-market fit
• Speed and quality of execution
• Team productivity and accountability
• Ability to identify and solve problems early
• Venture Profitability Metrics