Director, Investment Risk📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Alat is seeking a Director, Investment Risk to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is designed to enhance Alat's investment risk management framework by ensuring robust governance, providing independent oversight, and implementing effective portfolio risk management strategies throughout the investment lifecycle. The position supports strategic decision-making processes, safeguarding Alat's investment portfolio while enabling disciplined growth and value creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of investment risk strategy, governance frameworks, and comprehensive risk oversight processes.
• Provide independent risk advisory services on potential investment opportunities, existing portfolio exposures, and significant strategic transactions.
• Conduct thorough assessments of transaction-level and portfolio-level risks, identifying and recommending appropriate mitigation actions and defining escalation requirements.
• Deliver clear, actionable risk insights and comprehensive reporting to senior leadership and relevant committees.
• Support investment committees and decision-making forums by providing independent and objective risk perspectives.
• Continuously monitor emerging risks across the investment portfolio and propose practical, effective improvements to risk management practices.
• Contribute to strengthening the overall risk culture, enhancing internal controls, and reinforcing governance across the entire investment lifecycle.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Risk Management, or a closely related field.
• A Master's degree, a relevant professional certification, or equivalent experience is highly desirable.
• A minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in investment risk, portfolio risk management, investment management, or related investment environments.
• Demonstrated experience working within sovereign wealth funds, private equity firms, investment holding companies, or other institutional investment environments is essential.
• A strong understanding of investment governance principles, portfolio risk assessment, transaction risk analysis, and effective risk reporting methodologies.
• Proven experience in engaging effectively with senior stakeholders and providing independent, constructive challenge.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and executive reporting skills are required.
• The ability to operate with a high degree of independence, exercise sound judgment, and maintain a strategic perspective is critical.

Required Skills

• Investment Risk Management
• Portfolio Risk Management
• Risk Governance
• Risk Oversight
• Transaction Risk Assessment
• Risk Reporting
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Executive Reporting
• Strategic Perspective

Company and Location

Alat is building Saudi Arabia's national industrial champion, advancing industries from the Kingdom to the world. As a PIF company, Alat develops world-class industrial businesses through strategic partnerships, localization, and long-term manufacturing investment across Electrification, AI & Digital Hardware, Building & Heavy Equipment, and Home & Medical Equipment. This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and is a full-time position. The role requires over 10 years of experience.