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Job Summary
The Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) is responsible for owning, operating, and scaling an InvestTech / FinTech business on a day-to-day basis, within a Saudi Venture Builder.
This role acts as the primary operator of the venture, with full accountability across product execution, growth, and operational performance.
The business operates at the intersection of financial data, analytics, and investor-facing tools. As such, this role requires a combination of business judgment, product thinking, and growth discipline.
This is not a structured corporate role. It requires high ownership, resilience, and intensity. The EIR is expected to take full responsibility for execution, make decisions under uncertainty, and drive the business toward product-market fit, scalable growth, and strong unit economics.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES
1. Full Ownership of Execution
- Lead all day-to-day operations across product, growth, and operations
- Ensure alignment and accountability across all functions
- Take full ownership of outcomes — both success and failure
2. Go-To-Market & Growth
- Design, execute, and refine go-to-market strategies
- Identify and scale acquisition channels based on performance
- Move the business toward structured, repeatable growth
3. Unit Economics Ownership
- Own and optimize:
- Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)
- Lifetime Value (LTV)
- Retention and churn
- Payback period
- Ensure growth is efficient and financially sustainable
- Identify inefficiencies and act quickly to correct them
4. Product Execution & Customer Feedback Loop
- Ensure product decisions are driven by:
- Real user behavior
- Direct customer feedback
- Build strong feedback loops between customers and product teams
- Prioritize based on impact, not internal opinions
5. Experimentation & Optimization
- Establish a culture of continuous testing:
- A/B testing
- Funnel optimization
- Messaging and pricing experiments
- Make decisions based on data, not assumptions
6. Team Leadership & Accountability
- Lead and manage a cross-functional team
- Set clear KPIs and performance expectations
- Address underperformance without delay
7. Strategic Execution & Focus
- Translate strategy into clear execution plans
- Eliminate distractions and low-value initiatives
- Maintain focus on what drives growth and retention
8. Adaptability & Pivoting
- Continuously reassess direction based on:
- Data
- Market feedback
- Product performance
- Pivot when needed without hesitation
9. Reporting & Communication
- Provide structured updates on:
- Performance
- Risks
- Key decisions
- Maintain transparency with leadership
COMPETENCIES
Core Requirements
- Strong understanding of unit economics:
- CAC, LTV, churn, retention, payback
- Ability to diagnose and fix growth inefficiencies
- Strong understanding of go-to-market strategies:
- Channel selection
- Positioning
- Scaling acquisition
- Strong experimentation mindset:
- A/B testing
- Funnel optimization
- Data-driven decision making
- Customer-first thinking:
- Ability to listen carefully to users
- Translate feedback into product improvements
- Passion for investing and financial markets:
- Genuine interest in how markets behave
- Understanding of investor mindset
Behavioral Requirements
- High ownership mentality (no employee mindset)
- Willingness to go the extra mile consistently
- Comfortable operating beyond 9–5 expectations
- Strong resilience under pressure
- Ability to adapt and pivot quickly
- Direct, clear communication
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Industry / Domain
FinTech / InvestTech / Digital Platforms
Experience
- 5+ years in startups, venture building, or product/growth roles
- Proven experience scaling products or driving growth
- Experience working across multiple functions (product, growth, operations)
Education
- Degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field (preferred)
- Practical experience is more important than formal education
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Growth in active users and engagement
- Improvement in CAC, LTV, and retention metrics
- Progress toward product-market fit
- Speed and quality of execution
- Team productivity and accountability
- Ability to identify and solve problems early
- Venture Profitability Metrics
