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Director/ SVP for a Private Equity firm, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (AB 610)

Full time at Helex Asia in Saudi Arabia
Posted on December 24, 2024

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The company: Our client is the Private Equity arm of a GCC-headquartered investment firm. They are active globally, with AUM in Private Equity exceeding USD 500 million. Their investments focus mainly on health care, education, consumer, and technology. They are looking to open a new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a mandate to focus on investments in Saudi. The position: What’s on offer:

  • Entrepreneurial opportunity to start the Saudi operations.
  • Shaping Private Equity investments in Saudi, one of the firm’s key strategic priorities.
  • Varied work across the whole deal lifecycle, from sourcing to execution to value creation to exit.
  • Competitive compensation.
This is an ideal role for a seasoned private equity professional to deepen their exposure in Saudi in an entrepreneurial role. My client is building a team of 3-4 people, looking for candidates at all levels, with a priority on the most senior role (Director or SVP). You will report to the Chief Investment Officer. Requirements:
  • 8-10 years total work experience, with at least half in the GCC, ideally in Saudi.
  • At least 4 years’ experience in private equity is a MUST; VC experience is a plus.
  • Fluent Arabic and English is a MUST; please do not apply if your Arabic is not fluent.
  • Saudi work experience is highly beneficial.
  • Experience across the whole deal lifecycle is a MUST, from sourcing to execution to value creation to exit.
  • Experience in health care, education, consumer, F&B, and technology is preferred.
  • Please include a brief cover letter in your application to explain your motivation.
How to apply: Please send your detailed resume (two or three pages, one page typically does not have enough details) in MS-Word format to cv [at] helexasia.com, stating how you heard about this vacancy. In the subject line, please quote ‘Director/ SVP for a Private Equity firm, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (AB 610)’. Confidentiality is guaranteed; your CV will never be sent to a client without your prior explicit consent. Please only apply if you fulfill the criteria listed. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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