Head of Mid-Market Investment Banking

Head of Mid-Market Investment Banking (Saudi Arabia)

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Firm: International Investment Bank

Overview

We are partnering with a leading international investment bank to appoint a Head of Mid-Market Investment Banking in Saudi Arabia. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on building and scaling the bank’s mid-cap franchise , complementing its already well-established large-cap platform.

This opportunity offers a unique mandate to originate, develop and execute mid-market transactions across a broad product suite, including M&A, ECM, and DCM , while playing a key role in shaping the firm’s long-term growth strategy in the Kingdom.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and scale the mid-cap coverage platform in Saudi Arabia
• Define strategy, sector focus, and client segmentation
• Work closely with senior leadership to align with regional and global priorities
• Originate and lead mid-market transactions across M&A, Equity Capital Markets, and Debt Capital Markets
• Drive deal execution end-to-end, maintaining best-in-class advisory standards
• Identify cross-sell opportunities across the bank’s broader product offering
• Develop and maintain relationships with mid-cap corporates, family groups, and government-related entities
• Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite stakeholders
• Leverage existing large-cap relationships to unlock mid-market opportunities
• Hire, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of bankers
• Foster a strong execution culture and collaborative environment
• Work alongside sector/product teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Position the bank as a leading mid-market advisor in Saudi Arabia
• Provide market intelligence and contribute to thought leadership initiatives
• Support expansion into adjacent sectors and regional opportunities

Candidate Profile

• Experience: 10–15+ years of experience in Investment Banking
• Strong track record across M&A, ECM, and/or DCM transactions
• Proven origination capability within the Saudi/GCC mid-market segment
• Demonstrated experience building or scaling teams/platforms
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Deep understanding of capital markets and advisory products
• Strong execution capability combined with commercial acumen

Network

• Established relationships with mid-cap corporates, family offices, and institutional clients in Saudi Arabia

Other

• Arabic language skills are highly preferred