Description

Hays is proud to partner with a leading government-backed financial institution in Riyadh to recruit a
Direct Investment Associate. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the Investment Director and play an integral role in evaluating and executing strategic investments across diverse sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the evaluation and execution
  Of direct investment opportunities across multiple industries.
• Conduct financial modelling, valuation analysis, and due diligence
  On potential investments.
• Prepare investment memos, presentations, and recommendations for the Investment Committee.
• Monitor portfolio performance
  And assist in implementing value-creation initiatives.
• Collaborate with external advisors on deal structuring, negotiations, and legal documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• CFA designation is mandatory.
• 2-4 years of experience in direct investments, private equity, corporate development, or investment banking.
• Strong expertise in financial modelling, valuation techniques, and deal structuring.
• Solid understanding of venture capital, growth equity, and M&A dynamics.
• Candidates must come from
  Investment banking, established private equity firms/capital firms, or sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) background.

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