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VP of Investment Placement - KSA
Description
A client of byteSpark.ai is seeking a commercially driven and highly organised Senior Vice President of Investment Placement to execute and grow their investment business across KSA and Kuwait. The ideal candidate brings 8–10 years of progressive experience in investment management, with a proven, hands-on track record of executing fundraising campaigns, building and converting investor relationships, and managing active deal pipelines across the GCC. This is a delivery-focused role — you will be on the ground in KSA and Kuwait, independently sourcing and closing capital from HNW individuals, family offices, institutional investors, and financial institutions, while collaborating closely with internal teams across real estate, private equity, and investments to ensure every investor proposal is tailored, compelling, and commercially sound. You will manage and align a placement team around shared pipeline targets, maintain full compliance with SAMA, CMA, KYC, and AML requirements across all investor onboarding and ongoing due diligence obligations, and generate consistent business development activity that builds long-term investor relationships and measurable AUM growth. A strong and active investor network within KSA and Kuwait is essential, as is the discipline and commercial instincts to move opportunities from first meeting to closed commitment with minimal oversight.
Requirements
1. A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in investment management, with a clear progression into a senior or leadership role.
2. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related business field.
3. Verifiable track record of independently executing fundraising campaigns and closing capital from institutional investors, HNW individuals, and family offices across KSA and the broader GCC.
4. Strong existing and active investor network within KSA and Kuwait.
5. Deep working knowledge of alternative investment products including real estate, private equity, and Venture Capital, with direct experience presenting and placing these products with investors.
6. Demonstrated experience building and managing an active deal pipeline, including structured follow-up, investor profiling, and converting leads into closed commitments.
7. Hands-on experience managing investor onboarding compliance including KYC, AML, and FATCA/CRS documentation requirements.
8. Working knowledge of SAMA and CMA regulatory requirements as they apply to fundraising and investor-facing activities.
9. Proven ability to collaborate across internal functions including real estate, private equity, and investor operations to develop tailored investor proposals.
10. Proven ability to manage and align a placement team around shared pipeline and fundraising targets.
Desirable
1. MBA or a Master's degree in Finance or a related field.
2. Experience working across multiple GCC markets including UAE, Qatar, or Bahrain in addition to KSA and Kuwait.
3. Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic.
4. Experience generating and presenting investor status reports and pipeline updates to senior leadership.
5. Familiarity with CRM tools or investor database management for pipeline tracking and investor profiling.
Role Highlights
📍 Location
Riyadh
💼 Work Location Type
Onsite
📈 Job Level
Executive
⌛ Experience
15+ Years
🏢 Department
Finance
🏭 Industry
Finance
🔹 Sub-Industry
Capital Markets
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2. What's the number that'll make you say "this is worth it"?*
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3. Across your career, what is the total AUM you have personally raised?*
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4. Which GCC markets does your active investor network cover?*
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5. Which of the following investor types have you independently closed capital from?*
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6. Which tools or systems have you used to manage your investor pipeline?
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7. Name one fundraise you personally led — fund name or deal, approximate size, and the primary investor type.
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This role is being hired on behalf of a client by byteSpark.ai. byteSpark.ai is a talent and recruitment platform and is not the employer for this position. All applications are reviewed and managed by byteSpark.ai on behalf of the hiring client, whose identity will be shared at the appropriate stage of the process.

This role is open to candidates based in Saudi Arabia or the UAE. The primary focus of the position is the KSA and Kuwait markets, and candidates with a strong, active investor network and on-the-ground presence in both markets will be given significant preference. If your experience is concentrated outside of KSA and Kuwait, we encourage you to carefully consider whether this role is the right fit before applying.

The process typically includes an application and screening review by byteSpark.ai, followed by an initial call to assess fit, one or more role-specific evaluations, and a final discussion with the hiring client's leadership team. Shortlisted candidates will be guided through each stage with clear communication on next steps.

Most applicants will receive an initial update within a few business days of submitting their application. We review applications thoroughly to ensure a strong match for both the candidate and the hiring client, and we appreciate your patience if the process takes a little longer.

Yes. All applications are handled with full confidentiality. The identity of the hiring client will not be disclosed until both parties have expressed mutual interest in progressing, and your details will not be shared without your knowledge.