- Senior, visible role with real influence over origination and portfolio outcomes
- Opportunity to shape and grow a private debt platform in Saudi Arabia
- Strong alignment with relationship-driven professionals who thrive on deal sourcing and market engagement
A leading Saudi-based investment manager is seeking a senior, relationship-driven Fund Manager to lead origination and portfolio development for its Private Debt Fund, focused on SME borrowers in Saudi Arabia.
This role is highly origination-led and best suited to a senior professional with a deep SME network, strong market credibility, and a proven ability to consistently bring quality borrowers into a lending platform.
While sound credit judgment and transaction experience are required, the key differentiator is your ability to originate, structure, and manage long-term SME financing relationships.
Origination & Deal Sourcing
- Originate SME financing opportunities across Saudi Arabia in line with the fund's mandate
- Leverage an established personal network to generate a strong and sustainable deal pipeline
- Build and maintain relationships with relevant businesses
- Act as the primary relationship owner from origination through maturity
Relationship Management
- Serve as the front-facing representative of the fund to borrowers and partners
- Build trust-based, long-term relationships to support repeat business and portfolio stability
- Manage borrower expectations throughout the transaction lifecycle
Credit, Risk & Transaction Execution
- Work closely with internal investment, credit, and legal teams on deal structuring and execution
- Take ownership of credit files, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment with internal risk frameworks
- Apply practical, market-informed credit judgment
- Present transactions to the Investment Committee, clearly articulating:
- Relationship context
- Credit risk assessment
- Transaction structure and recommendation
- Address IC feedback and drive timely approvals
Portfolio Oversight
- Oversee an active portfolio of SME financing transactions
- Monitor performance, covenant compliance, and early warning indicators
- Collaborate on mitigation strategies where required
Experience
- 7+ years experience in:
- Corporate or SME banking
- Relationship management within banks
- Financing companies or non-bank lenders
- Private credit or direct lending platforms
- Strong preference for candidates with RM / Senior RM experience and direct origination responsibility
- Saudi market experience is mandatory
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field
- CFA, FRM, or similar certifications are a plus
