Investment Banking Director

About the Role

Aventus Global Talent is seeking an Investment Banking Director to join an established investment bank's growing team in Riyadh. This full-time role offers a senior investment banking professional the opportunity to lead the development of the firm's M&A franchise in Saudi Arabia, focusing on client origination, transaction execution, and senior stakeholder relationship management.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will bring a strong background in originating and executing M&A transactions. This position requires the ability to cultivate new client relationships, identify strategic opportunities, and lead complex mandates across various sectors. Candidates with experience in traditional investment banking advisory, as well as those who have originated transactions from a corporate or institutional balance sheet, are encouraged to apply. Professionals with EMEA market experience are particularly relevant for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the origination of M&A mandates by developing relationships with corporates, family groups, financial sponsors, sovereign-backed entities, and other key stakeholders across Saudi Arabia and the wider region.
• Manage the end-to-end execution of M&A transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic advisory mandates.
• Establish and maintain senior-level relationships with C-suite executives, board members, shareholders, and key decision-makers.
• Provide strategic advice on corporate transactions, valuation, deal structuring, negotiations, and transaction strategy.
• Contribute to the expansion of the firm's M&A franchise in Saudi Arabia, identifying new opportunities across sectors and supporting regional presence development.
• Collaborate with transaction teams, mentor junior bankers, and work closely with senior management to achieve high-quality client outcomes.
• Leverage international experience and relationships to identify and execute cross-border opportunities, particularly within the EMEA region.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Extensive experience in M&A investment banking, corporate finance advisory, or a closely related transaction-focused role.
• Demonstrable experience in both M&A origination and transaction execution, with the ability to independently develop and convert client relationships into mandates.
• A strong track record of leading complex transactions and managing senior client relationships.
• Sector-agnostic experience, with the ability to advise across multiple industries and identify opportunities beyond a single sector specialism.
• Experience gained within an investment bank, advisory boutique, or relevant corporate or institutional environment. Candidates with a proven track record of originating transactions from a corporate or institutional balance sheet will also be considered.
• Previous experience covering EMEA markets, including Europe, the Middle East, and/or Africa, is preferred.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh and operates on a full-time basis within an established investment banking environment focused on expanding its M&A presence in Saudi Arabia and the wider region.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to apply for this Investment Banking Director position with Aventus Global Talent.