• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: 3-4 years in Investment Banking
• Industry: Investment Banking

Job Summary

• Functional Area: Investment Banking
• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Job Role: Analyst – Investment Banking
• Reporting to: Head of Investment Banking
• Preferred nationality: Saudi or GCC National

Candidate Profile

• 3-4 Years’ experience in Investment Banking or Strategy Consulting firm preferably with European IB background
• Excellent academic credentials with a master’s in finance or business degree preferred
• Strong analytical skills
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluent in English and Arabic
  

Job Summary

Participate, as part of the investment banking team, in the execution of financial advisory mandates (including mergers, acquisitions, debt and equity financings, strategic advisory etc.)

Key Responsibilities

– Build financial models, good understanding of generally accepted valuation methods (DCF, multiples, LBO, etc.) and calculation of key ratios (ROCE, ROE, equity to assets, debt to equity, ROI) to support marketing and transaction execution processes
– Assist senior bankers in preparing valuation report, drafting pitch books, company profiles and other presentations
-Undertake financial analysis and participate in the execution of M&A and capital markets transactions (Buy-side, Sell-side, Mergers, IPOs, rights issues and private placements) in the MENA region
– Follow general trends and current events in the MENA markets and keep senior bankers informed about critical issues in the news relevant to current and/or potential clients
-Perform any other duties related to the job as assigned by the direct supervisor, including general administrative tasks related to team, clients, marketing etc.

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘Analyst – Investment Banking’ in the subject

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: 5+ in Investment Banking
• Industry: Investment Banking

Job Summary

• Functional Area: Investment Banking
• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Job Role: Analyst – Investment Banking
• Reporting to: Head of Investment Banking
• Preferred nationality: Saudi or GCC National

Candidate Profile

• At least 5 Years’ experience in Investment Banking or Strategy Consulting firm preferably with European or US IB background
• Excellent academic credentials with a master’s in finance or business degree preferred
• Strong analytical skills
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluent in English and Arabic 
  

Job Summary

Participate, as part of the Investment Banking team, in the sourcing and execution of financial advisory mandates (including mergers, acquisitions, debt and equity financings, strategic advisory etc.)

Key Responsibilities

• Build financial models from scratch, be comfortable applying common and generally accepted valuation methods (DCF, multiples, LBO, etc.) and calculation of key ratios (ROCE, ROE, equity to assets, debt to equity, DSCR) to support marketing and transaction execution processes
• Assist senior bankers in advising client’s management on valuation, process and due diligence to ensure the process moves smoothly towards closure
• Undertake in-depth financial analysis and participate in the execution of M&A and capital markets transactions (Buy-side, Sell-side, Mergers, IPOs, rights issues and private placements) in the MENA region, including preparation of transaction related documentation
• Provide marketing / business development support to senior bankers, including drafting pitches, company profiles, ad-hoc analysis etc.
• Follow trends and general current events in the MENA markets and keep senior bankers informed about critical issues in the news relevant to current and/or potential clients
• Manage and train Analysts. Perform any other duties related to the job as assigned by the direct supervisor, including general administrative tasks related to team, clients, marketing etc.

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘Associate – Investment Banking’ in the subject

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: Minimum 10 years
• Industry: Investment Banking

JOB SUMMARY

• Functional Area: Investment Banking
• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Job Role: Head of Investment Banking and Private Equity
• Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

JOB PURPOSE 

A well established investment bank based in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Head of Private Equity and Investment Banking to join them. The role reports into the CEO.

The incumbent will be responsible for the origination and execution of mandates, day-to-day management of the investment banking department. Meeting the revenue targets. Guide, lead, manage, excel and establish solid reputation in the market of the investment banking qualities of the firm.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Solid investment banker.
• Excellent understanding of the CMA regulations.
• Minimum 12-15 years’ experience in relevant investment banking experience and a solid track record in originating and executing investment banking mandates and also supervising teams as part of the execution process, including at least 8 years in a similar role.
• Participates in the establishment of strategies, policies and goals for the firm and establishes investment banking strategy.
• Acts for the benefit of unit holders in accordance with Investment Funds Regulations (IFR) and be seen to act, with objectivity and integrity on behalf of the client and by any other party to whom the work is addressed.
• Oversees and directs the day-to-day work of the Department and identifies and manages risks effecting the fund’s investments and/or from a perception of conflict of interest.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics or Business, PhD is preferable, from a reputable business school.
• Professional qualification such as (CFA, ACA/ACCA/CPA) is an advantage.
• Must be an Arabic speaker

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘Head of PE & IB’ in the subject

Job Specification

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: Minimum 10 years
• Industry: Banking

Job Summary

• Functional Area: Risk Management
• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Job Role: Market Risk Manager
• Reporting to: Head of Market Risk

1. JOB PURPOSE

The job holder will be responsible for looking after all SAMA and internal reporting on liquidity and banking book interest rate risk management.

2. KEY CHARACTERISTICS

• Strong sense of responsibilities and ownership of the tasks assigned
• Hardworking in terms of both long working hours during both working and non-working days in order to meet the continuous strict deadlines
• Attention to details and organizational skills
• Great attitude towards working relationships and cooperation, taking on new tasks and learning new skills

3. TECHNICAL SKILLS

• In-depth and practical knowledge of general banking, treasury and capital market products, e.g. FX and fixed income instruments;
• Working knowledge of general accounting processes and standards;
• Proficient in MS-office suite and data analytics, especially excel and access with VBA programming skills;
• In-depth and practical knowledge and experience in Basel and SAMA banking regulations related to liquidity risk, e.g. LCR and NSFR, as well as IRRBB;
• General understanding of how economic and market factors impact banking business, especially in terms of liquidity and interest rate risk.

4. SOFT SKILLS

• Strong sense of responsibilities and ownership of tasks assigned;
• Willing to work hard to meeting continuous deadlines;
• Strong organizational skills with ability to think out-of-box and take initiatives;
• Positive attitude towards cooperation, taking on new tasks and learning new skills/knowledge;
• Able to work in a team environment;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

5. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master degree in finance or quantitative subject such as mathematics, statistics and economics etc.;
• Preferably with qualifications in at least one of the professional financial certifications such as FRM, PRM and CFA;
• Minimum 10-year working experience in financial industry, with at least six years working in the areas related to liquidity and interest rate risk management

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘Market Risk Manager’ in the subject line

Director – Investment Banking & Private Equity

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: Minimum 6-9  years
• Industry: Investment Banking/Asset Management

Job Summary

• Functional Area: Investment Banking
• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Job Role: Director of Investment Banking and Private Equity
• Reporting to: Head of Investment Banking and Private Equity 

1. JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for the overall execution of the transaction. Managing and reviewing the work of the associates and the analysts, liaise with other advisors and regulator, review legal documents, manage the road shows and marketing process, and ensuring transactions properly closed in compliance with CMA regulations 

2. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/KNOWLEDGE

3. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

4. KEY COMPETENCIES (BEHAVIOURS)

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘Director of IB & PE’ in the subject

Financial Advisory Senior Analyst – Investment Banking

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: Minimum 1-3
• Industry: Investment Banking

Job Summary

• Functional Area: Investment Banking
• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Job Role: Financial Advisory Senior Analyst
• Reporting to: Head of Financial Advisory

JOB PURPOSE 

Participate, as part of the financial advisory team, in the sourcing and execution of financial advisory mandates (including mergers, acquisitions, debt and equity financings, strategic advisory etc.)

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Prepare comprehensive financial models, applying common and generally accepted valuation methods (DCF, multiples, LBO, etc.) and calculation of key ratios (ROCE, ROE, equity to assets, debt to equity, ROI) to support marketing and transaction execution processes
  • Assist senior bankers advise the client’s management on valuation, process and due diligence to ensure the process moves smoothly towards closure
  • Undertake in-depth financial analyses and participate in the execution of M&A and capital markets transactions (IPOs, rights issues and private placements) in the MENA region, including preparation of transaction related documentation
• Provide marketing / business development support to senior bankers, including drafting pitches, company profiles, ad-hoc analysis etc.
• Follow general current events in the MENA markets and keep senior bankers informed about critical issues in the news relevant to current and/or potential clients
• Perform any other duties related to the job as assigned by the direct supervisor, including general administrative tasks related to team, clients, marketing etc.

• HARD SKILLS
• Origination: Regularly supports senior team members in origination effort. Proactively identifies and suggests potential transaction opportunities internally
• Financial Analysis, Valuation & Modeling:Good understanding of valuation methodologies and accounting concepts; advanced level Excel skills, able to independently develop & run clear and well structured financial models. Applies common types of analyses without error and with consistent attention to detail
• Client & Process Management: Understands client needs and acts prudently and tactfully to fulfill them; builds working relationships with client counterparts; proactively communicates with supervisors any identified client issues
• Transaction Execution and Structuring: Sound understanding of transaction process and mechanics, basic understanding of legal & regulatory constraints. Proactively assists senior bankers in coordination of transaction with client, counter-parties and other advisors
• Presentation & Communication: Writes clean, to-the-point, well-sourced, typo-free/grammatically correct documents from skeletons/outlines. Presents own analyses; prepared to provide expert explanations during meetings; to the point, doesn’t “wander”; actively listens
• Negotiation:Junior member of negotiation team, providing reliable back up (materials and analysis)

• SOFT SKILLS
  • Professional Excellence, Integrity and Rigor: Passionate about delivering exceptional service and quality of work. Checks things, crosses results with other sources to verify correctness. Committed to the highest standards of ethical behaviour
  • Client Focus & Commitment: Understands the importance of placing the interest of the client ahead of the company and acts accordingly. Consistent willingness to “go the extra mile” and an unyielding commitment to deliver high quality work in a timely fashion
  • Teamwork & Collaboration: Displays flexibility and adapts to multiple roles as needed; cooperates with others to achieve results; open-minded to the ideas and cultures of others; shares knowledge; listens to and learns from others; asks for guidance when needed; contributes to positive work environment
  • Leadership & Team Management: Displays energy and enthusiasm for project work; proactively seeks opportunities to learn new skills; responsive; takes action and responsibility when required. Trains and coaches junior analysts and interns
  • Time Management & Organization:Understands core work plan components; develops daily “To Do” list of and seeks prioritization help as necessary; works efficiently to deliver quality work on time; well organized, maintaining a clear work environment, efficiently and logically organizes and files data. Works constructively and calmly under pressure with ability to multi-task
  • Improvement: Proactively seeks and openly receives feedback; works with supervisors to identify areas of improvement; quickly acts on development suggestions

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.comreferencing ‘Financial Advisory Senior Analyst’in the subject

Job Identification

Internal Clients

• Financial Advisory Senior Team Members

Internal Suppliers

• Research
• Legal
• Finance & Accounting

External Interactions

• Swicorp’s Clients
• External Experts

Job Specification

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: Minimum 6-9 years
• Industry: Investment Banking

Job Summary

• Functional Area: Investment Banking
• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Job Role: SVP Investment Banking
• Reporting to: Head of Investment Banking

1. JOB PURPOSE

• Lead the execution of equity and debt financings, M&A, and restructuring and recapitalization transactions.
• Ability to operate as project / deal team lead, driving the work product and transaction processes and coordinating internal resources.
• Taking primary responsibility for running deal process, including creating project timelines and directing the creation of client deliverables.
• Playing key leadership role amongst junior team members, including development, training, and mentoring of analysts and associates.
• Performing extensive valuation and pricing analysis.
• Developing client relationships and initiating new client relationships to expand business franchise.
• Significant client interaction, including leading client phone calls, keeping clients up to date with the deal process and presenting valuation materials to clients.
• Interaction with potential buyers, including presentation of marketing materials.
• Playing key leadership role amongst junior team members, including development, training, and mentoring of analysts and associates.

2. Minimum Requirements

• 6 to 9 years of specific experience and relevant exposure to Investment Banking
• Proven track record in M&A transaction execution, experience in GCC is a plus
• Ideally will be working at another leading investment bank
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment with minimal supervision.
• Be an independent thinker and resourceful problem solver
• Working knowledge of deal structuring and closing principals. Strong communication and networking skills.
• Impeccable research, quantitative and analytical skills, especially in explaining market events.
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Microsoft Excel and VBA.
• Ability to organize and track overlapping tasks and assignments, with frequent priority changes
• Fluent in English, Arabic is a plus

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘SVP Investment Banking’ in the subject

Number of Vacancies: 1

• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: Minimum 9-12 years
• Industry: Investment Banking

Job Summary

• Functional Area: Investment Banking
• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Job Role: Director Investment Banking 
• Reporting to: Head of Financial Advisory

1. JOB PURPOSE

• Supporting Executive Directors in originating and leading investment banking transactions
• Develop client relationships and act as the main point of contact for clients on deal-related day-to-day interactions particularly for sell-side transactions
• Oversee junior staff in developing financial models, presentations and pitchbook materials
• Lead multiple projects at once from pitch to completion, including managing and enforcing quality control of marketing materials (i.e.,  teasers,  confidential  information  memorandums,  etc.), negotiating  confidentiality  agreements,  interfacing  with  clients, buyers and targets, and providing due diligence, negotiation and other transaction support.

2. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 9 to 12 years of specific experience and relevant exposure to Investment Banking
• Proven track record in M&A transaction origination and execution, experience in GCC is a plus
• Ideally will be working at another leading investment bank
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment with minimal supervision.
• Be an independent thinker and resourceful problem solver
• Working knowledge of deal structuring and closing principals. Strong communication and networking skills.
• Impeccable research, quantitative and analytical skills, especially in explaining market events.
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Microsoft Excel and VBA.
• Ability to organize and track overlapping tasks and assignments, with frequent priority changes
• Fluent in English, Arabic is a plus

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘SVP Investment Banking’ in the subject