Director - Investment Attraction

Riyadh Permanent View Job Description
We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Director - Investment Attraction to lead and drive the investment strategy for one of Saudi Arabia's most prominent real estate Giga projects. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of global capital markets, strong investor networks, and a proven track record of structuring high-value partnerships.
  • Opportunity to work directly with a leading mega project in Saudi Arabia
  • Contribute to KSA Vision 2030

About Our Client

One of the leading large scale Giga projects in the kingdom

Job Description



  • Lead the development and execution of a robust investment attraction strategy aligned with the project's masterplan, sectoral priorities, and national economic diversification goals (Vision 2030).


  • Spearhead investor targeting initiatives, originating investment opportunities across key sectors such as hospitality, tourism, retail, mixed-use, logistics, infrastructure, and special economic zones.


  • Build and maintain relationships with global and regional investors, sovereign wealth funds, private equity firms, institutional partners, and strategic operators.


  • Oversee the end-to-end investment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, structuring, commercial negotiations, deal execution, and post-investment engagement.


  • Represent the project at international forums, investment summits, and high-level government delegations to promote opportunities and attract marquee partners.


  • Collaborate with legal, finance, planning, development, and delivery teams to ensure bankable, commercially attractive propositions for investors.


  • Develop governance frameworks, investment policies, and risk mitigation strategies to support sustainable deal-making.


  • Provide strategic leadership to the investment attraction team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on innovation, results, and cross-border collaboration.


  • Report regularly to executive leadership and stakeholders on pipeline progress, strategic risks, deal status, and key performance indicators.



The Successful Applicant



  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Real Estate, or related field; Master's degree or MBA preferred.


  • Minimum 15 years of experience in investment promotion, real estate development, private equity, or strategic advisory roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.


  • Demonstrated success in originating and closing large-scale investment deals (USD 100M+), preferably within real estate, tourism, infrastructure, or mega/giga projects.


  • Strong understanding of PPP frameworks, investment law, risk management, and financial modeling.


  • Exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills; ability to influence at board and ministerial level.


  • Deep market knowledge and investor networks across the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and North America.



What's on Offer

Opportunity to work directly with a leading mega project in Saudi Arabia

Contribute to KSA Vision 2030

Contact
Joel Thomas
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6725096

Job summary

Sector
Property
Subsector
Property & Asset Management
Industry
Property
Location
Riyadh
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Joel Thomas
Job reference
JN-042025-6725096