Head of Business Development

2 weeks ago

Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia db-35b8-40af-839d-4e505ea5dfe7 Full time

Ready to shape the growth agenda of a leading investment institution?

Our client is seeking a dynamic
Head of Business Development
to drive strategic market expansion and lead high-impact commercial initiatives.

This senior leadership role suits someone who excels at building influential partnerships, identifying new revenue opportunities, and steering long-term growth within the investment and financial services sector.

As part of the organisation's ongoing commitment to supporting
Niqadat objectives
and meeting government requirements, this position will play an important role in strengthening local capabilities within the team.

Why This Role Matters

In this role, you will:

Define and execute the organisation's overarching business development strategy

Lead expansion across new markets and investment verticals

Build and manage strategic relationships across the investment, banking, and financial services ecosystem

Partner closely with senior leadership to shape go-to-market plans and long-range commercial priorities

Convert market intelligence into actionable business opportunities

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performance BD team

What's in It for You

Ownership of an end-to-end commercial growth mandate

Significant exposure to senior stakeholders and decision-makers across the region

The ability to shape products, services, and market positioning through insight-driven recommendations

A culture that values initiative, innovation, and strategic thinking

Leadership responsibility in growing and developing the BD function

A role that contributes meaningfully to national talent development and organisational localisation priorities

What We're Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should bring:

  • Strong experience in business development, partnerships, or corporate strategy within
    financial services or related markets
  • Deep understanding of investment products, institutional partnerships, and the broader financial ecosystem
  • Demonstrated success in establishing and scaling strategic commercial relationships
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities
  • A confident, adaptable approach suited to a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
  • A relevant academic background in Business, Finance, or a related field (MBA beneficial)

If you're a commercially driven leader ready to drive the next phase of growth for our client, we'd be keen to hear from you.

NB: Due to the high volume of applicants expected for this position, we may not be able to respond to all applicants in a timely manner, but will aim to do so to the best of our ability.

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