Chief Executive Officer Investment Management📣 إعلان

About the Opportunity

An investment firm specializing in investment management and Shariah-compliant financing solutions is seeking a Chief Executive Officer, Investment Management. This full-time role is based in the Makkah region, with operations spanning Jeddah and Makkah. The CEO will play a pivotal role in leading the firm's strategic growth and operational excellence.

Role Purpose and Strategic Focus

The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for developing and capturing the underserved fee-based bespoke arranging market for Shariah-compliant debt instruments, specifically RECCs and sukuk, within the SAR 30-100M ticket band. This position involves leading all commercial, operational, regulatory, and human capital functions of the firm. The CEO will directly manage the Head of Arranging and operational leadership, while also serving as the primary relationship steward for institutional investors, asset sponsors, and CMA regulatory stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities: Market Development and Investor Relations

• Lead the origination and closing of arrangement mandates.
• Build and manage relationships with institutional investors.
• Pitch fund allocation and arrangement opportunities to relevant parties.
• Execute competitive positioning against market challengers and monitor market intelligence.
• Guide product and instrument design within Shariah compliance constraints, with the potential to expand beyond RECCs/sukuk as opportunities arise.

Operational Management and Governance

• Oversee CMA license maintenance, progressing from Preliminary Arranging License to Full License.
• Manage regulatory reporting and ensure adherence to the compliance calendar.
• Chair the investment committee and credit committee.
• Approve all transactions and risk appetite decisions.
• Establish a robust control environment, including SOPs, segregation of duties, and financial controls.
• Manage audit and compliance functions.

Financial Oversight and Human Capital Development

• Oversee financial planning, forecasting, and investor reporting.
• Manage equity raise execution and cap table.
• Build and retain a world-class arranging and operations team, including ownership of hiring, onboarding, and performance management.
• Foster a performance-driven culture within the organization.

Candidates for this role should possess over 10 years of relevant experience in investment management or Shariah-compliant financing.

Application Information

This full-time leadership position offers an opportunity to drive growth within a specialized investment firm in the Makkah region. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.