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Qiddiya Investment Company

<div>Job Summary
The Senior Director &ndash; Procurement is responsible for leading and managing all commercial, financial, and contractual aspects of major metro system projects, including public-private partnerships (PPPs), land development, concessions, and strategic investments. The role ensures value for money, compliance with governance standards, and successful structuring and execution of complex transactions that support the organization&rsquo;s long-term strategic and financial objectives.
Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Transaction Leadership &ndash; Lead end-to-end commercial and financial structuring of complex transactions including PPPs, joint ventures, land and property development, and large-scale procurement deals.</li>
<li>Stakeholder Engagement &ndash; Negotiate with investors, contractors, government agencies, and regulatory authorities to achieve favorable outcomes.</li>
<li>Financial Modeling &amp; Analysis &ndash; Oversee financial evaluations, risk assessments, and scenario planning to support investment decisions.</li>
<li>Deal Structuring &ndash; Develop and optimize deal structures to balance risk, return, and operational requirements.</li>
<li>Governance &amp; Compliance &ndash; Ensure all transactions comply with legal, financial, and organizational policies.</li>
<li>Team Leadership &ndash; Lead and mentor a team of transaction managers and analysts, fostering high performance and continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Market Intelligence &ndash; Monitor and analyze market trends, funding opportunities, and emerging business models relevant to metro and transport infrastructure.</li>
<li>Reporting &ndash; Provide executive-level reporting on transaction progress, risks, and recommendations to the Board and senior leadership.</li>
</ul>Requirements
Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in finance, Economics, Business Administration, Law, or related field (Master&rsquo;s or MBA preferred).</li>
<li>20+ years of experience in infrastructure project finance, M&amp;A, PPPs, or large-scale commercial transactions, preferably in transport or metro systems.</li>
<li>Proven track record of leading multi-billion-dollar deals from initiation through to financial close.</li>
<li>Strong negotiation, commercial structuring, and stakeholder management skills.</li>
<li>Knowledge of international procurement standards and regulatory frameworks.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and presentation skills.</li>
</ul>Key Competencies<ul>
<li>Strategic and analytical thinking</li>
<li>Strong leadership and team management</li>
<li>Advanced financial modeling and deal structuring</li>
<li>Negotiation and influencing skills</li>
<li>Risk management and compliance awareness</li>
<li>Ability to operate in complex, multi-stakeholder environments</li></ul></div>

Senior Director - Procurement (CDU 11) 20004441

Classera

<div>
 The
 
 Senior Director of Partnerships
 
 will play a mission-critical role in driving C-Pay&rsquo;s business objectives across multiple functions. This executive leader will oversee and synchronize
 
 Business Development, Customer Success, Operations, and Marketing
 
 to deliver the company&rsquo;s vision of becoming the leading fintech payments solution provider in the GCC.
 
 
 This role demands an individual who can think strategically, act decisively, and lead cross-functional teams to align around growth, profitability, and customer value. The Senior Director will be the
 
 bridge between strategic leadership and execution
 
 , ensuring that each function &mdash; from sales to operations &mdash; is not only working in silos but in
 
 full collaboration
 
 toward common objectives.
 
 
 The ideal candidate will bring
 
 deep domain expertise in fintech, SaaS, or payments ecosystems
 
 , combined with a proven record of
 
 building partnerships, scaling revenues, and ensuring operational excellence
 
 . He/She must excel at balancing
 
 visionary leadership
 
 with
 
 day-to-day tactical execution
 
 , ensuring that C-Pay consistently delivers superior results for its clients and stakeholders.
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Team Leadership &amp; Cross-Departmental Collaboration
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide strategic and hands-on leadership to Business Development, Customer Success, Operations, and Marketing teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish clear goals, metrics, and performance standards for each department while ensuring alignment with organizational strategy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive a culture of collaboration across teams, breaking down silos and encouraging shared accountability.
 </li>
 <li>
 Chair regular inter-departmental leadership meetings to review progress, address roadblocks, and implement improvements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Serve as the point of escalation for high-priority or complex client, partner, or operational challenges.
 </li>
 <li>
 Build a leadership bench by mentoring department heads and creating succession plans for critical roles.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strategic Planning &amp; Business Execution
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with the executive team to craft multi-year growth strategies that position C-Pay as a leader in digital payments, BNPL, and embedded finance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Translate corporate objectives into departmental roadmaps and quarterly OKRs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive data-driven decision making through market research, competitor analysis, and internal performance metrics.
 </li>
 <li>
 Constantly evaluate emerging fintech trends (e.g., open banking, blockchain, instant payments) and recommend innovations to the product and business strategy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure alignment of revenue, retention, and efficiency metrics with investor expectations and board-level KPIs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with all departments to recalibrate strategies based on customer insights and market shifts.
 </li>
 <li>
 Operational Excellence
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee the end-to-end partner integration process, working closely with Product, R&amp;D, and Customer Success to ensure seamless onboarding.
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish robust operational playbooks for scaling high-volume transactions, settlements, and reconciliations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Continuously monitor and improve ticket resolution times, system uptime, and service SLAs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Champion automation and process redesign to reduce manual bottlenecks and enhance scalability.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive a culture of compliance and risk management, ensuring adherence to financial regulations across Saudi Arabia and the GCC.
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee crisis-management protocols to respond to major service incidents, ensuring zero reputational or financial damage.
 </li>
 <li>
 Marketing &amp; Brand Strategy
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with the Marketing Manager to ensure brand alignment across customer touchpoints.
 </li>
 <li>
 Integrate insights from Operations and Customer Success into campaign design, ensuring customer-centric messaging.
 </li>
 <li>
 Champion campaigns that support lead generation, client acquisition, and product adoption.
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee thought leadership initiatives, such as white papers, conferences, and executive briefings, to establish C-Pay&rsquo;s presence in the fintech ecosystem.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive localized marketing strategies that resonate with regional market dynamics, especially within Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure all marketing efforts directly contribute to measurable outcomes such as conversion rates, renewal rates, and pipeline acceleration.
 </li>
 <li>
 Financial &amp; Commercial Acumen
 </li>
 <li>
 Consistently monitor and negotiate margins including:
 </li>
 <li>
 MDRs / transaction fees
 </li>
 <li>
 Financing and BNPL rates
 </li>
 <li>
 Float rates with banking partners
 </li>
 <li>
 Partnership revenue-sharing arrangements
 </li>
 <li>
 Build ROI-driven business cases for new initiatives, escalated to the CFO, Chief of Staff, CEO, or board as needed.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive financial discipline by ensuring projects deliver measurable returns in profitability, efficiency, or customer retention.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Required Competencies
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strategic Leadership: Ability to align multiple departments under one strategy and foster accountability across functions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Industry Expertise: Strong knowledge of fintech, SaaS, or digital banking, particularly in customer needs, regulatory compliance, and technology adoption.
 </li>
 <li>
 Communication Excellence: Ability to influence senior executives, regulators, and external partners with clarity and authority.
 </li>
 <li>
 Operational Rigor: Expertise in identifying bottlenecks, implementing scalable solutions, and improving process efficiency.
 </li>
 <li>
 Marketing Acumen: Understanding of how to leverage campaigns, brand, and messaging to influence acquisition and retention.
 </li>
 <li>
 Financial Insight: Deep understanding of pricing, margin optimization, and partnership negotiation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Stakeholder Management: Ability to build trust at C-level with external partners, government entities, and large enterprises.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Marketing, IT, or related field. A Master&rsquo;s degree or MBA is preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum 8&ndash;12 years of progressive leadership experience, including cross-functional management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven expertise in the Saudi Fintech and Banking landscape, with established networks.
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated success negotiating high-value strategic partnerships in the GCC.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to navigate regulatory complexity in financial services.
 </li>
 <li>
 Comfort presenting to boards, regulators, and senior government stakeholders.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Senior Director of Fintech

<div>Reports to: Commercial Director &ndash; Administration &amp; Reporting 
Objective / Purpose
The Data Analyst &ndash; Commercial Reporting (Senior Manager) supports the Commercial Director in analyzing commercial delivery data to identify early deviations against budgets and KPIs. The role prepares reports, consolidates inputs from Business Units, and ensures that insights feed into CDU dashboards to support timely and informed decision-making at senior management level. 
Technical Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Collect and validate commercial data from Business Units and Delivery Partners.</li>
<li>Analyze deviations and trends against approved budgets and delivery KPIs.</li>
<li>Prepare regular reports and dashboards for SDU and CDU review.</li>
<li>Conduct variance analysis on EOT claims, budget performance, and cost escalations.</li>
<li>Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of commercial submissions from BUs.</li>
<li>Support scenario planning and cost forecasting in coordination with the Director role.</li>
<li>Liaise with Finance and Procurement teams for data reconciliation.</li>
<li>Highlight risks and opportunities from data analysis to support decision-making.</li>
<li>Support the Director role in preparing executive presentations.</li>
<li>Maintain reporting tools and recommend improvements for efficiency.</li></ul> 
Internal Stakeholders<ul>
<li>Commercial Director &ndash; Administration &amp; Reporting (SDU): Direct supervisor (weekly).</li>
<li>SDU &ndash; Delivery Partnerships Lead: Indirect reporting for portfolio-level consolidation (monthly/quarterly).</li>
<li>Business Units: Source data and collaborate on reporting (monthly).</li>
<li>Finance &amp; Central Procurement: Data consistency checks (bi-weekly/monthly).</li>
<li>CDU Reporting Teams: Alignment with enterprise dashboards (monthly).</li></ul> 
External Stakeholders<ul>
<li>Delivery Partners (Mace, Parsons, Jasara, etc.): Data provision and validation (monthly).</li>
<li>PMCs &amp; SMEs: Inputs into contract-level reporting (monthly).</li>
</ul>Requirements<ul>
<li>Degree: Bachelor&rsquo;s in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related discipline.</li>
<li>Experience: 8&ndash;12 years in commercial reporting, cost control, or analytics, ideally within large-scale projects in KSA/GCC.</li>
<li>Licenses / Certifications: RICS, CIPS, PMP desirable.</li>
<li>Skills: Strong quantitative skills, reporting tools (Power BI, Primavera), and ability to interpret data into actionable insights.</li></ul></div>

Senior Manager -Commercial Reporting. (CDU742)

Parsons

<div>In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We&rsquo;ve got what you&rsquo;re looking for.
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Area Project Controls Director (Internal/Finance) to join the KSA team! Based in our head office in Riyadh you will lead the internal project control / project accounting function and organization.
The selected candidate develops, manages, and executes all aspects of internal project controls / project accounting function across the Area/Sector utilizing diversified knowledge of project controls / accounting processes and systems, and drawing upon broad experience and exposure to various types of projects and clients.
What You'll Be Doing:
<ul><li>Works with Sector/Area Manager as business partner in identifying means and methods for meeting/exceeding financial (P&amp;L and Working Capital) metrics, increasing margins, improving cashflow, and achieving top-line growth.
</li><li>Leads Project Controls team within the assigned sector and manages resources including staff assignments/requirements, performance reviews, training and development.
</li><li>Leads and/or supports the delivery of various corporate requirements, including project reviews, financial reporting, business planning, forecasting, profit and loss, cash management, etc.
</li><li>Establishes and maintains regular contact with Program Directors/Managers to ensure that their Project Controls related requirements are fulfilled.
</li><li>As a member of the regional Project Controls leadership, participates in identifying initiatives focused on the improvement and advancement of internal project controls services and systems across the organization, and leads the implementation of those initiatives, either within the sector or across the region.
</li><li>Performs other responsibilities associated with this role as may be required.
</li></ul>What Required Qualifications &amp; Experience You'll Bring:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering and/or Finance/Commerce
</li><li>Professional certification from a renowned international accreditation body in project management / cost management / project controls.
</li><li>15+ years of internal project controls / project accounting / commercial management experience, including 5+ years in a leadership / corporate role in a multinational engineering firm in the Middle East.
</li></ul>What Required Skills You'll Bring:
<ul><li>Diversified knowledge and experience in all aspects of project controls with specific focus on project accounting/cost control function including business planning, project financial management setup, budgeting, cost control, revenue recognition, earned value, billing, cash collection, financial/progress reporting, change and risk management.
</li><li>Proven (5+ years) ability to perform in a leadership / managerial capacity both from functional and team management perspectives in a multinational engineering firm.
</li><li>Proven ability to deliver under high pressure work environment, managing stakeholder relationships/expectations at projects/programs, area and corporate levels
</li><li>Proven ability in executive level comms including in delivering informal and formal executive presentations, both internally and externally, on strategic view on financial and commercial issues, e.g. substantiation of a business case or presenting a solution to a complex project financial/commercial issue.
</li><li>Incumbent must meet Parsons Project Controls Manager Certification requirements (certification is based on best industry and Parsons corporate practices in Project Controls).
</li></ul>Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
We truly invest and care about our employee&rsquo;s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest&mdash;APPLY TODAY!
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Project Controls Director - Internal Finance

<div>Reports to: Commercial Director &ndash; Administration &amp; Reporting 
Objective / Purpose
The Data Analyst &ndash; Commercial Reporting (Director) provides advanced analytics and reporting capabilities to support the Commercial Director in overseeing Delivery Partner, PMC, and SME contracts. This role consolidates commercial data across Business Units and delivery partners, enabling early detection of deviations from approved budgets and KPIs. The position equips senior management with reliable insights to make informed decisions, improving efficiency, cost control, and delivery reputation. 
Technical Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Consolidate and analyze commercial data across Business Units and Delivery Partners to identify variances and trends.</li>
<li>Lead the design of dashboards and reporting systems to monitor commercial KPIs at portfolio and program level.</li>
<li>Provide scenario analysis to identify early risks and opportunities related to cost and schedule.</li>
<li>Ensure accuracy, consistency, and transparency of all commercial data submissions across the SDU.</li>
<li>Prepare detailed reports to feed into the Central Delivery Unit (CDU) dashboards and senior management presentations.</li>
<li>Liaise with Finance, Risk, and Procurement to ensure data integrity across systems.</li>
<li>Conduct root-cause analysis of deviations in budgets, EOT claims, or KPIs.</li>
<li>Benchmark reporting methodologies against giga-project best practices in the GCC.</li>
<li>Supervise and mentor commercial analysts within the Central Delivery Performance Office.</li>
<li>Act as the technical point of contact for commercial data analytics with senior leadership.</li></ul> 
Internal Stakeholders<ul>
<li>Commercial Director &ndash; Administration &amp; Reporting (SDU): Direct reporting line and primary stakeholder (weekly/bi-weekly).</li>
<li>SDU &ndash; Delivery Partnerships Lead: Alignment for portfolio-level insights (monthly/quarterly).</li>
<li>Business Units (Sports, Entertainment, Hospitality, Retail, etc.): Provide cost and KPI data inputs (monthly).</li>
<li>Central Procurement &amp; Finance: Data validation and policy compliance (monthly).</li>
<li>Central Delivery Unit (CDU): Alignment and contribution to enterprise dashboards (monthly/quarterly).</li></ul> 
External Stakeholders<ul>
<li>Delivery Partners (Mace, Parsons, Jasara, etc.): Submission and validation of commercial data (weekly/monthly).</li>
<li>PMCs &amp; SMEs: Support data consolidation for SDU-managed contracts (monthly).</li>
<li>Auditors / External Advisors: Independent validation of financial/commercial data (as required).</li>
</ul>Requirements<ul>
<li>Degree: Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or Quantity Surveying.</li>
<li>Experience: 12&ndash;15 years in commercial analytics, cost control, or reporting within large-scale infrastructure or real estate projects in GCC.</li>
<li>Licenses / Certifications: RICS, CIPS, PMP, or equivalent desirable.</li>
<li>Skills: Strong data analytics and visualization (Power BI, Tableau, Primavera Analytics); advanced Excel; ability to synthesize commercial data into executive-level reports.</li></ul></div>

Director -Commercial Reporting. (CDU743)

Clifford Chance

<div>
 
 
 
 Who we are
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm&rsquo;s global standards with in-depth local expertise.
 
 
 
 
 Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.
 
 
 
 
 Our one firm global strategy is focused on targeted growth led by the needs of our core clients, those who we can best support with the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance expertise, across the sectors and geographies, which matter most to them.
 
 
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they&rsquo;ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that&rsquo;s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you&rsquo;ll find across all of our teams.
 
 
 
 
 Whichever area of the business you join, you&rsquo;ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Work
 
 
 
 
 Our work spans the whole of the MENA region and beyond. The team advise on the full range of banking and project finance transactions including limited recourse project finance, Islamic finance, secured and unsecured bilateral and syndicated loans, leveraged and acquisition finance, rescheduling and restructuring, loan transfers, derivatives and other financial products.
 
 
 
 
 The team offers specialist advice in the following legal areas:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bank Lending: Advising on the full range of banking transactions including secured and unsecured bilateral and syndicated loans, leveraged and acquisition finance, rescheduling and restructuring, loan transfers, participations and acquisitions and disposals.
 </li>
 <li>
 Projects: Clients include arrangers, lenders, debt and equity financiers, borrowers, project sponsors, export-credit agencies and international financial organisations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Islamic finance &ndash; we devise and deliver financing solutions that are specific to the needs of our clients.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 The team devises and delivers financing solutions that are specific to the needs of our clients. As a leader in the growing Islamic finance field, in the past year Clifford Chance has closed more than US$25 billion worth of transactions &ndash; groundbreaking deals that have provided innovative Shari'a compliant structures for clients in markets across the Middle East and beyond.
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Key Attractions
 
 
 
 
 You will work on leading deals for top tier clients. The range, calibre and international scope of the deal flow is unique.
 
 
 
 
 Recent deal highlights include advising:
 
 
 
 
 You will work on leading deals for top tier clients. The range, calibre and international scope of the deal flow is unique.
 
 
 
 
 Recent deal highlights include advising:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 The lenders to Saudi Aramco on a USD10 Billion Term Loan Financing;
 </li>
 <li>
 The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund on a number of high-profile mandates both in Saudi Arabia and internationally including a USD10 Billion Term Loan Financing;
 </li>
 <li>
 Several Government ministries on privatisation mandates, implementing one of the key objectives of the Saudi &ldquo;Vision 2030&rdquo;;
 </li>
 <li>
 The merger of SABB and Al-Alawwal, two of the leading banks in Saudi Arabia;
 </li>
 <li>
 The acquisition of souq.com (the Middle East&rsquo;s leading online retailer) by Amazon;
 </li>
 <li>
 Cr&eacute;dit Agricole on the disposal of a 16.2% stake in Banque Saudi Fransi to Kingdom Holding Company;
 </li>
 <li>
 the financiers on the US$10 billion revolving credit facility financing for Saudi Aramco. The financing combined a US$3 billion Islamic
 
 Murabaha
 
 facility, and a US$7 billion conventional facility, provided by over 30 banks; and
 </li>
 <li>
 General Electric on the Saudi aspects of its US$17bn acquisition of Alstom&rsquo;s global power transmission business.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 The sophisticated internal training programme offered is unmatched in the region and includes local monthly courses run by The Academy with the opportunity to attend training programmes across the Clifford Chance network of offices.
 
 
 
 
 The team is proud of their reputation for being a very informal, supportive, and meritocratic group.
 
 
 
 
 You will feel part of a well organised and structured team which forms a supportive environment in which you can learn and flourish.
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 You will be given the opportunity to handle a variety of work, including general banking and finance, Islamic finance and, project finance transactions.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Your Experience
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Skills &amp; Experience
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Proven track record of acting on a variety of finance transactions.
 </li>
 <li>
 All candidates should be fluent in English and will have previous experience working in a "Magic Circle" or top tier international law firm. Fluency in Arabic language would be valued but it is not a prerequisite.
 </li>
 <li>
 In all cases, candidates should have first class legal ability coupled with a practical commercial approach; excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills; and enjoy being part of a friendly outgoing team. You must also have exceptional results throughout your academic history. All candidates should be fluent in English.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in, or exposure to, advising on Saudi Law aspects of international cross-border transactions would be advantageous.
 </li>
 <li>
 You should also have a genuine and demonstrable interest in, or affinity for, the Middle East.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Additional Information
 
 
 
 
 
 Equal Opportunities
 
 
 
 
 
 At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.
 
 
 
 
 We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.
 
 
 
 
 We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.
 
 
 
 
 Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.
 
 
 
 
 Find out more about our inclusive culture here.
 
 
 
</div>

Senior Level Banking & Finance Lawyer

Teneo

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">About Teneo</h2>
Teneo advises private and public sector leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption, and removing barriers. We are built to help drive success in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working with the world&rsquo;s leading companies and organizations, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues, with a focus on five main services offerings, including Strategy and communications; Management Consulting; Financial Advisory; Risk Advisory; and People Advisory.
Teneo employs more than 1,600 people around the world, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Strategy and Communications</h2>
Senior Vice President, Financial Communications and Investor Relations
Teneo is looking for a talented and driven Senior Vice President with a passion for strategic communications to join our Strategy and Communications team in the Middle East. Teneo&rsquo;s Strategy and communications service offering provides all aspects of integrated communications counsel to business and government leaders and CEOs. This role is part of a thriving team advising high-profile clients on how to create effective narratives, manage reputation, engage with key audiences and tell proactive stories which support clients&rsquo; strategic objectives.
We&rsquo;re interested in meeting candidates with wide-ranging perspectives, and we&rsquo;re open to hearing from you whether you currently work agency side or in-house.
It&rsquo;s key for us that you can cut across sectors and switch seamlessly between all our disciplines, from reactive issues management to proactive storytelling. And we&rsquo;d love it if, like us, you&rsquo;re intellectually curious, creative, collaborative, and eager to learn.
As a Senior Vice President you&rsquo;ll be a primary contact for clients, responsible for providing the highest quality of service to our clients and playing a pivotal role in driving forward activity across multiple account teams, delivering regular insight and analysis, and supporting clients&rsquo; reputational and strategic objectives. Senior Vice Presidents manage and coach our Senior Associates and Vice Presidents and work into and learn from our Managing Directors.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Working at Teneo in the Middle East</h2>
Teneo works with some of the world&rsquo;s biggest public sector and corporate entities across a wide range of sectors and issues, including energy, tech, FMCG, financial services and government offices. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations and government entities. We&rsquo;re an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people.
Although this role is to primarily support our publicly listed corporate clients with financial communications and investor relations, we actively encourage our people to grow and develop their advisory skills across all our disciplines, including financial and M&amp;A, digital, creative campaigning and corporate communications, change and employee engagement, leadership coaching, sustainability, strategy and research, issues and crisis management, and restructuring and management consultancy, to solve complex business issues for our clients.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h2>
As a Senior Vice President with the Strategy and Communications team at Teneo, your role will include:<ul><li>
Providing investor and capital markets expertise &ndash; Guide clients in their engagement with buy and sell-side stakeholders, relevant stock exchange(s) and institutional, retail and governmental shareholders.</li><li>
Leading communications strategy development and deployment &ndash; leverages research, insights and discussions with client to lead the creation of communications strategies, leveraging Teneo&rsquo;s resources, offerings and expertise across business segments.</li><li>
Overseeing strategy development and deployment &ndash; oversee the development and implementation of the investor relations and financial communication strategy, for institutional and retail investors. Will include leading the development of earnings announcements, investor presentations, Q&amp;As, media talking points and risk analysis and mitigations.</li><li>
Account management &ndash; lead on account delivery, managing a team of experts to deliver high quality client servicing and acting as the main point person with the client. Actively coach and mentor junior team members.</li><li>
Client management &ndash; build and maintain strong relationships with the client, seeking growth opportunities where possible. Proactively manage the client and work to take advantage of opportunities/ resolve issues as needed.</li><li>
Supporting new business development - actively build a network of new client/ prospect relationships, working on new business opportunities including leading proposals and participating in client pitch meetings. Demonstrates commercial acumen in costing and managing the delivery or projects. Develops understanding and fluency across Teneo&rsquo;s service offerings.</li><li>
Supporting wider team management &ndash; taking responsibility for Talent Managing junior colleagues, supporting their performance reviews and career growth within the firm. Supporting the smooth running of client servicing operations.</li></ul>
Furthermore, you will be expected to:<ul><li>
Build strong relationships, fostering long-term partnerships and seeking organic growth opportunities through new business proposal development;</li><li>
Create advisory notes for client leadership, addressing media narratives, financial markets insights, geopolitical risks, and reputational issues, while monitoring media coverage for clients and competitors;</li><li>
Provide support and insight to your client teams, proactively highlighting opportunities, and potential areas of concern;</li><li>
Build a strong network of effective relationships internally and externally;</li><li>
Proactively seek formal and informal learning and development opportunities to support your professional growth and contribute to the sharing of learnings across the wider team; and</li><li>
Actively coach and mentor Senior Associates and Vice Presidents on your account teams. Lead, manage and motivate more junior colleagues.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Skills and Experience</h2><ul><li>
A bachelor&rsquo;s degree or higher in communications, journalism, political science, law, public policy, international relations, business, finance, accounting, or a related field</li><li>
7-10 years + of experience in a strategy, communications or finance/investor relations role &ndash; within agency or in-house</li><li>
Outstanding leadership skills, especially in multicultural and interdisciplinary settings</li><li>
Strong understanding of the region &ndash; its media and business landscapes</li><li>
Strong understanding of finance, capital markets and/or investor relations</li><li>
Experience offering client senior client counsel across a broad range of corporate reputational or market-related topics</li><li>
Strong ability to grasp clients&rsquo; business objectives and relevant wider industry dynamics to enable drafting of compelling narratives and content</li><li>
Experience working with international media, including handling crises and issues</li><li>
Exceptional written and verbal communications skills</li><li>
Excellent presentation skills</li><li>
Analysis and data visualisation skills</li><li>
Excellent command of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Word)</li><li>
Excellent project management skills</li><li>
Client and team management skills</li><li>
Experience coaching, mentoring and developing more junior colleagues</li><li>
Understanding of digital communications</li><li>
Arabic writing skills an asset (for Arabic speakers)</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Characteristics and Attributes</h2><ul><li>
Strategic and critical thinker</li><li>
Collaborative and a team player</li><li>
Experienced in managing people</li><li>
Problem solver with a positive attitude</li><li>
Flexible and always willing to try</li><li>
Detail oriented and committed to high quality deliverables</li><li>
Intellectual curiosity and entrepreneurial spirit</li><li>
Humble, honest and respectful</li><li>
Resilient and performs well under pressure</li><li>
Comfortable with uncertainty</li><li>
Readiness for frequent travel and stints at clients&rsquo; offices</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What we can offer</h2>
New joiners are supported by an induction programme, and continuous development is a key focus of life at Teneo - learning and knowledge sharing are at the heart of this. We have an environment and culture that is focused on supporting your development and career progression. We support this with a dedicated Learning Team who provide a range of learning opportunities and personal development support.
Given our client base you&rsquo;ll be working on career-defining work that is exciting, rewarding and one where you can make a real impact to high profile projects.
Teneo works with clients on complex issues and challenges that often require a multidisciplinary approach that leverage our main business segments &ndash; Strategy &amp; Communications, Management Consulting, Financial Advisory, People Advisory, and Risks Advisory. You will have opportunities to work alongside our experts in these disciplines to develop and deliver an integrated solution.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Company Benefits</h2>
As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including:<ul><li>
Competitive salary</li><li>
21 days holiday</li><li>
Discretionary annual bonus</li><li>
Annual salary review</li><li>
End-of-service benefits</li><li>
Private medical insurance (individual and immediate family members)</li><li>
Regular social, cultural and charitable activities</li><li>
Flexible and remote working with office laptop provided</li></ul></div>

Financial Communications, Senior Vice President

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