Strategic Business Director

4 days ago


Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia Sanabil Venture Studio Full time

Sanabil Venture Studio is looking for a Strategic Business Director to join our team as Co-Founder and CEO of our Open Banking Consumer Micro Lending venture. In this critical role, you will develop and implement strategic business plans, manage daily operations, and set the company's short- and long-term goals, culture, vision, and mission.

About the Team

You will be part of a dynamic team that merges top-tier talent, seasoned founders, and robust funding to propel startups to unicorn status. Our studio leverages a blend of industry, technology, and startup expertise to generate and evaluate visionary ideas and take them from idea to building and launching MVPs.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement strategic business plans and procedures
  • Manage and lead high-performing teams to achieve outstanding growth and product-related KPIs
  • Set ambitious targets while staying on top of the company cash flow
  • Lead the training and development of new team members and future leaders of the company
  • Ensure risk management, compliance, and finance are appropriately managed
Requirements
  • You are a Saudi National based in Saudi Arabia with significant senior-level experience in the banking or fintech sector
  • You have a deep understanding of the consumer lending space, with key experiences in the underserved segment and micro loans
  • You possess a wealth of experience in growth, marketing, and sales, as well as business functions such as finance, risk management, compliance, and startup operations
  • You have outstanding organizational and leadership abilities, entrepreneurial grit, and a burning desire to scale the company
  • You hold a Master's degree with outstanding academic results


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