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Principal, GCC Real Estate & Private Equity Investments

Description

We are supporting a confidential investment platform in hiring a Riyadh-based Principal / Senior Investment Manager focused on KSA private markets. The role is suited to an Arabic-speaking investment professional who can originate, evaluate, underwrite, and support the execution of investment opportunities across Saudi Arabia, including real estate, private equity, operating businesses, logistics, infrastructure, consumer, healthcare, services, private credit, and other alternative or asset-backed investments. The successful candidate should be able to assess opportunities from first review through investment recommendation, including market research, financial modelling, valuation, IRR and equity multiple analysis, downside cases, capital structure, debt capacity, due diligence, IC materials, transaction execution, and post-investment monitoring. The role also requires staying close to the asset or portfolio company after acquisition through business plan review, KPI monitoring, performance analysis, value creation initiatives, refinancing, restructuring, hold/sell analysis, and exit preparation. Candidates with direct principal-side private equity, real estate investment, family office, sovereign/semi-sovereign investment platform, corporate development, or alternative investment experience will be most relevant. Strong candidates from investment banking, M&A advisory, real estate investment advisory, valuation, development, or transaction support backgrounds may also be considered where they can demonstrate meaningful exposure to live private market transactions, asset-level or company-level underwriting, and investment decision-making in Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in private markets, private equity, real estate investment, principal investments, family office investments, sovereign or semi-sovereign investment platforms, corporate development, investment banking, M&A advisory, asset management, valuation, or transaction advisory
  • Direct exposure to Saudi Arabia and/or GCC private markets, with strong preference for candidates who understand KSA market dynamics, local stakeholders, transaction processes, and Arabic business environments
  • Strong investment underwriting capability across company-level and asset-level analysis, including revenue, EBITDA, margins, cash flow, valuation, IRR, MOIC, downside cases, sensitivities, debt capacity, capital structure, capex, exit assumptions, and risk-adjusted returns
  • Experience evaluating, financing, acquiring, disposing, or monitoring private market investments, including real estate, private equity, operating businesses, logistics, infrastructure, consumer, healthcare, services, private credit, or other alternative investments
  • Ability to prepare investment recommendations, IC papers, board materials, transaction summaries, due diligence reports, portfolio reviews, value creation plans, and hold/sell analysis
  • Understanding of valuation, feasibility, financial modelling, market comparables, commercial due diligence, transaction structuring, and risk-adjusted return analysis across private market opportunities
  • Strong commercial judgement, attention to detail, relationship credibility, and ability to assess both investment upside and downside risk in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC
  • Arabic and English fluency required
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, real estate, economics, engineering, business, or a related discipline

Desirable

  • Principal-side private markets investment experience with a family office, investment platform, private equity fund, real estate investment platform, sovereign or semi-sovereign entity, corporate investment arm, developer, or institutional investor
  • Direct involvement in closed private market transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, refinancing, recapitalisations, minority investments, platform investments, or post-acquisition portfolio management
  • Experience across real estate, private equity, operating businesses, logistics, infrastructure, consumer, healthcare, services, private credit, structured investments, or other alternative asset classes
  • Ability to source or help source opportunities through founders, operators, brokers, advisors, developers, banks, family offices, institutional investors, government-related entities, or personal market relationships
  • Experience monitoring portfolio or asset performance after investment, including business plan tracking, KPI review, capex, refinancing, restructuring, repositioning, hold/sell analysis, value creation, or exit preparation
  • Strong Saudi Arabia and GCC network, with understanding of local transaction dynamics, pricing, valuation, financing conditions, sector trends, regulatory considerations, and key market participants
  • Exposure to international private markets, including US, UK, European, or other cross-border investment opportunities, would be advantageous
  • CFA, CAIA, MBA, MRICS, RICS, or relevant finance, investment, real estate, or professional qualification preferred but not mandatory
Role Highlights
💰 Compensation
AED 90K-135K/month + bonus structure
📍 Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
💼 Work Location Type
Onsite
📈 Job Level
Lead
⌛ Experience
10+ years
🏢 Department
Finance
🏭 Industry
Finance
🔹 Sub-Industry
Venture Capital & Private Equity Principals
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This recruitment process is being managed by byteSpark.ai, a recruitment agency supporting a confidential client on this role. The client name is not disclosed at the application stage, but relevant details will be shared with shortlisted candidates at the appropriate stage.

This is a Riyadh-based senior investment role focused on KSA private markets. The role is expected to involve opportunity sourcing, investment evaluation, financial modelling, underwriting, due diligence, investment recommendation materials, transaction execution, portfolio monitoring, value creation, and exit planning across private equity, real estate, operating businesses, and alternative investments.

The most relevant experience includes direct private markets exposure, deal origination or opportunity sourcing, company-level or asset-level underwriting, financial modelling, due diligence, transaction execution, IC memo preparation, portfolio monitoring, value creation, and exit planning. Saudi Arabia or GCC investment experience is highly relevant, especially where candidates have worked on live private market transactions.

Arabic and English fluency are highly important for this role because the position involves Saudi market coverage, local stakeholder engagement, and interaction with founders, operators, advisors, family offices, institutions, and other senior counterparties in the Kingdom.

Relevant asset classes may include private equity, real estate, operating businesses, logistics, infrastructure, consumer, healthcare, services, private credit, structured investments, and other alternative or asset-backed investments. Candidates do not need to have covered every asset class, but they should demonstrate strong investment judgment and the ability to evaluate private market opportunities rigorously.

We do not send automatic email confirmations after every application. The review process usually takes two to three weeks, depending on the client’s priorities, role urgency, and the volume of relevant applications received.

Yes. byteSpark.ai is happy to provide feedback where possible if applicants request it after submitting. Feedback may depend on the stage reached, the information available, and the client’s review progress.