Managing Director – Corporate Finance & Advisory

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Managing Director to lead our Corporate Finance & Advisory practice in Riyadh. The role involves originating, executing, and overseeing strategic advisory mandates across M&A, capital markets, restructuring, privatizations, and financing transactions throughout Saudi Arabia and the GCC.

Key responsibilities

• Lead business development and origination of corporate finance mandates, building senior relationships with CEOs, CFOs, sovereign wealth funds, family offices and institutional investors.
• Oversee transaction execution from mandate to completion, including structuring, valuation, negotiations and client presentations.
• Manage and mentor a team of Directors, Vice Presidents, Associates and Analysts, fostering a high‑performance culture.
• Provide strategic advisory on capital allocation, corporate development and market trends.
• Ensure compliance with CMA regulations and internal governance standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• Preferred MBA, CFA, ACA, CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• 15+ years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, M&A advisory or capital markets.
• Proven track record of originating and executing transactions in Saudi Arabia and the GCC.
• Extensive network across Saudi corporates, government entities and financial sponsors.

Required skills