Advisor to the CEO

We're Hiring | Advisor to the CEO

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Workplace: Digital Solutions and Business Company, affiliated with the endowment of a Saudi university

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Senior / Advisory

Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer

We are seeking an experienced Advisor to the CEO to provide direct strategic and executive advisory support to the Chief Executive Officer.

The role is focused on supporting high-impact decision-making through the structuring of complex issues, conducting institutional, commercial, and financial analyses, evaluating alternatives, opportunities, and risks, and translating strategic directions and executive priorities into measurable initiatives and actionable plans.

The Advisor to the CEO will also lead and oversee selected strategic matters and projects, strengthen cross-functional alignment, enhance institutional performance, and accelerate the achievement of targeted outcomes and value, enabling the CEO to maintain focus on priority issues and decisions.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide strategic and executive advisory support to the CEO across administrative, organizational, and business development matters.

* Follow up on the implementation of executive directives, decisions, and initiatives, and coordinate with relevant departments and stakeholders to ensure successful completion.

* Contribute to business development by assessing opportunities, proposing initiatives, improving processes, and enhancing institutional efficiency.

* Prepare studies, reports, and executive presentations, analyze key matters, and provide recommendations that support effective decision-making.

* Manage and follow up on assigned special matters and projects.

* Represent the CEO in meetings and committees when delegated.

* Provide support and assistance in matters related to the General Secretariat of the University Endowments, where such matters fall within the role's scope and responsibilities and do not conflict with applicable regulations and instructions.

* Perform any other duties or responsibilities assigned by the CEO in support of the organization's interests and objectives.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Law, or a related field.

* Professional certifications in Project Management, Strategy, Governance, or Corporate Performance are considered an advantage.

Professional Experience

* Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas:

  * Executive Management

  * Consulting

  * Strategy

  * Business Development

  * Project Management

  * Corporate Performance

  * Operations

* Previous experience working directly with senior management or CEOs is preferred.

Required Competencies & Skills

* Strategic thinking and the ability to align decisions with institutional objectives and targeted value.

* Problem Structuring & Problem Solving — the ability to structure problems and address complex issues.

* Hypothesis-Driven Thinking — the ability to develop hypotheses, alternatives, and scenarios.

* Analysis & Synthesis — the ability to conduct analysis, synthesize information, and derive executive insights.

* Commercial, financial, and operational analysis, including financial modeling and business case development.

* Advanced understanding of performance indicators, governance, risk management, and escalation mechanisms.

* Project team leadership, delegation, professional coaching, and review of deliverable quality.

Expected Impact

The role is expected to contribute to improving the quality of executive decision-making, accelerating the implementation of strategic priorities, strengthening institutional discipline, and reducing execution gaps between direction and implementation.

The Advisor to the CEO will enable the Chief Executive Officer to maintain greater focus on strategic priorities by providing high-quality strategic and executive advisory support grounded in analysis, data, and results.