Chief Executive Officer - Investment Management

About the Role

Join a pioneering investment firm focusing on Shariah-compliant financing and investment management solutions as the Chief Executive Officer. This role centers on leading and expanding the underserved bespoke arranging market for Shariah-compliant debt products such as RECCs and sukuk within the SAR 30-100 million transaction range.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the origination and successful closure of arrangement mandates.
• Develop and nurture relationships with institutional investors.
• Present fund allocation and arrangement proposals to stakeholders.
• Position the firm competitively against players like Sukuk Capital and Tarmeez, leveraging market intelligence.
• Oversee product and instrument design ensuring Shariah compliance and explore opportunities beyond established products.
• Maintain the Capital Market Authority (CMA) license, progressing from Preliminary Arranging to Full License.
• Manage regulatory reporting and ensure adherence to compliance schedules.
• Chair both the investment and credit committees.
• Authorize all transaction approvals and establish risk appetite thresholds.
• Establish and enforce control environments, including SOPs, duty segregation, and financial controls.
• Supervise audit and compliance activities.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and investor reporting processes.
• Manage equity raising events and maintain the cap table.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain a top-tier arranging and operations team.
• Foster a culture driven by performance and accountability.

Qualifications and Experience

• Over 10 years of experience in capital markets, investment banking, or Islamic finance, especially in sukuk, RECCs, or structured finance.
• Track record of founding, scaling, or managing P&L in financial services platforms, demonstrating growth in assets under management or revenue.
• In-depth knowledge of Saudi regulatory frameworks including CMA, SAMA, and Saudi Labor Law.
• Expertise in Shariah compliance processes and collaboration with Shariah advisors for compliant product design.
• A well-established network and proven credibility with institutional investors such as wealth managers and family offices.
• Possession of CME-1 and/or CME-5 certifications is advantageous.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English and Arabic.