Senior Investment Director – Real Estate & Investment Platform

About the role

The Investment Director will lead the execution of complex investment and real‑estate transactions for a confidential Saudi Arabian investment platform. Reporting to senior stakeholders, the role covers the full deal lifecycle from underwriting and due diligence to structuring, negotiation and closing.

Key responsibilities

• Lead evaluation, structuring and execution of real‑estate, fund, joint‑venture and SPV opportunities.
• Drive investment strategy, capital deployment and value‑creation initiatives across the portfolio.
• Oversee financial underwriting, valuation, transaction structuring and return analysis.
• Present recommendations to Investment Committees, Boards and senior management.
• Negotiate with investors, developers, lenders, fund managers and strategic partners.
• Provide governance, risk‑management and due‑diligence oversight throughout transactions.
• Build and maintain relationships across the investment ecosystem.
• Mentor junior investment professionals and promote best practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Real Estate, Engineering or related field.
• MBA or Master’s from a leading international institution (preferred).
• CFA charterholder or completed Level III (mandatory).
• Minimum 12 years’ experience in investment banking, private equity, asset management, principal investments or real‑estate investing.
• Strong track record with real‑estate investments, funds, JV structures and SPVs.
• Deep knowledge of the Saudi investment and real‑estate market.

Required skills

• Financial modelling
• Valuation
• Investment analysis