Senior Associate (CVC)

About 1957 Ventures

1957 Ventures is the Corporate Venture Capital arm of Riyad Bank , dedicated to investing in the next generation of innovators transforming financial services and adjacent sectors. Our mission is to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s digital and entrepreneurial ecosystem by backing visionary founders and technologies that align with the bank’s strategic priorities and the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 agenda.

We invest primarily at th e Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A stag es, partnering closely with early founders to help them scale through access to capital, mentorship, and the vast resources of Riyad Bank. Our focus areas includ e fintech, insurtech, regtech, embedded finance, digital infrastructure, and enabling technologies shaping the financial future.

Role Overview

We are seekin g a Senior Associate to join our investment team in Riyadh. This is a pivotal role supporting the end-to-end venture investment process — from sourcing early-stage opportunities and conducting due diligence to completing the investment process.

The ideal candidate will have ar ound five years of exper ienc e in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, or strategy consu lting, with a strong analytical background and genuine passion for startups and technology.

Key Responsibilities

1. Deal Sourcing & Ecosystem Engagement

• Identify promising early-stage startups (Pre-Seed to Series A) in fintech and adjacent sectors aligned with 1957 Ventures’ strategic themes.
• Map emerging trends, technologies, and market opportunities through research and ecosystem engagement.
• Build relationships with founders, accelerators, incubators, VCs, and innovation networks across MENA and globally.

2. Investment Analysis & Execution

• Evaluate business models, unit economics, and market dynamics of early-stage companies.
• Conduct financial analysis, valuations, and scenario modeling.
• Support due diligence across commercial, operational, and financial dimensions.
• Prepare detailed investment memos and presentations for the Investment Committee.
• Assist in deal structuring, negotiation, and documentation.

3. Portfolio Support & Strategic Value Creation

• Monitor portfolio company performance through data, KPIs, and engagement with founders.
• Identify collaboration opportunities between portfolio startups and Riyad Bank’s business units.
• Contribute to post-investment support and strategic initiatives.

4. Thought Leadership & Internal Strategy

• Track global venture capital and fintech trends to shape 1957 Ventures’ investment thesis.
• Contribute insights and reports to guide strategy and innovation within Riyad Bank.
• Represent 1957 Ventures at ecosystem events and industry conferences.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or Business Administration (MBA or CFA preferred).
• Approximately 5 years of experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, or consulting .
• Proven analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills in English (Arabic proficiency is a plus).
• Deep curiosity about startups, technology, and venture investing.
• Team player with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

What We Offer

• A front-row seat in shaping Saudi Arabia’s innovation and startup ecosystem.
• The opportunity to work directly with founders, investors, and executives driving the future of finance.
• A collaborative, high-growth environment within one of the Kingdom’s leading financial institutions.
• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.