Corporate Finance & Transaction Advisory Director

About the Role

Jeddah Central Development Company (JCDC) is seeking a Corporate Finance & Transaction Advisory Director to lead its financial strategy and optimize resource allocation. This full-time role, based in Jeddah, involves driving investment and funding strategies, evaluating and executing transactions, and ensuring financial decisions align with JCDC’s long-term goals and shareholder interests. The Director will act as a key advisor to the management team, focusing on value creation through strategic oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of JCDC’s Business Plan, Investment & Funding Strategy, and Detailed Funding Plan.
• Assess and implement strategies to optimize the balance sheet and improve Return on Invested Capital (ROIC).
• Prepare materials for the Investment and Funding Committee and execute committee directives.
• Advise Executive Management on investment and funding matters to support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on capital raising activities, including documentation and strategy development.
• Conduct pre-deal due diligence and lead deal-specific sensitivity analysis and scenario modeling.
• Structure, negotiate, and close transactions to secure favorable terms for the company.
• Monitor active investments, prepare performance updates, and identify opportunities for portfolio optimization and growth.
• Analyze and propose potential divestments or exit opportunities.
• Assist with merger and acquisition (M&A) integration activities to achieve intended synergies.
• Develop and direct the implementation of the Corporate Finance and Transactions department strategy.
• Provide subject matter expertise and strategic counsel to JCDC leadership on corporate finance, investment, funding, and transaction matters.

Leadership and Management

• Manage the achievement of departmental objectives through effective leadership, performance management, and team development.
• Lead talent development initiatives for the assigned department, ensuring talent availability to meet business requirements.
• Oversee the consolidation and recommendation of the department budget, monitoring financial performance against it.
• Develop and lead the implementation of department policies, systems, processes, procedures, and controls.
• Lead change management initiatives through continuous improvement of department systems and practices.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of all department reports, meeting JCDC requirements and quality standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in corporate finance and transaction advisory.
• Demonstrated expertise in investment and funding strategies, deal evaluation, and execution.
• Proven ability to lead and manage financial teams and initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills for portfolio optimization and value creation.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The role requires collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders, including JCDC’s executive management and shareholders.