CxO & Cofounder - B2B BNPL

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Sanabil Venture Studio . Sanabil Venture Studio, a partnership between Sanabil Investments and Stryber, merges top-tier talent, seasoned founders, and robust funding to propel startups to unicorn status. Leveraging a blend of industry, technology, and startup expertise, we generate and evaluate visionary ideas, and take them from idea to building and launching MVPs. If an MVP we build proves to be successful, we provide targeted seed funding, ensuring each venture is equipped with the financial foundation to meet its ambitious goals. Beyond early stage development and funding, we provide ongoing support to our portfolio ventures and founders in their pursuit of scaling their startups. Our latest endeavor is a cutting-edge B2B BNPL Lending venture in Saudi Arabia. As Co-Founder and CxO of our B2B BNPL Lending venture, you will shape the future of our rapidly growing company. As a seasoned leader with experience in managing and scaling businesses in the financial sector, you will play a vital role in driving the success of our company. From developing and implementing strategic plans to expertly managing growth, stakeholders, product, and risk engine, you will be at the helm of all key decisions. As a passionate ambassador for our brand and vision, you will lead our commercial efforts and build a high-performing team to achieve outstanding product-related KPIs. If you're ready to take the reins and drive our company to new heights, apply now!

Position Overview

We are seeking a visionary and strategic CxO to lead a new fintech venture focused on B2B lending for micro enterprises in Saudi Arabia. The CxO will be responsible for defining and executing the company’s vision, driving sustainable growth, and ensuring operational excellence across all functions. This role demands a seasoned executive with a proven track record in fintech, specifically within B2B lending, and a deep understanding of the Saudi market. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, commercial acumen, and a passion for empowering micro enterprises through innovative financial solutions.

Key Responsibilities

As the CxO and Co-Founder of our company, you will play a key role in driving our success by developing and implementing strategic business plans and procedures. Establish and nurture key partnerships within the fintech ecosystem and the Saudi B2B market. Oversee daily operations, including product, risk engine, marketing, sales, business development, HR, and compliance. Set the company's short- and long-term goals, culture, vision, and mission. Ensure that branding, marketing, business development and sales initiatives are in place to achieve growth targets. Attract, develop, and retain top talent. Manage investor relations, including presenting to the board and monitoring key performance indicators. Lead the training and development of new team members and future leaders of the company. Ensure risk management, compliance, and finance are appropriately managed. Meet core KPIs in B2B sales, customer retention and product scalability.

Qualifications

You are based in Saudi Arabia with significant senior-level experience in the financial services sector (especially in B2B SME lending) or B2B trade landscape. You have worked in a startup, ideally as a co-founder, or in a senior position in a fintech startup post series A. You possess a wealth of experience in the key areas of growth, marketing, and sales. You have an understanding of business functions such as finance, risk management, compliance, and startup operations. You have outstanding organizational and leadership abilities. You can set ambitious targets while staying on top of the company cash flow.

Skills

Leadership : Exceptional leadership and team-building abilities. Strategic Thinking : Ability to develop and execute strategic plans effectively. Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Financial Acumen : Strong financial management and fundraising capabilities. Problem-Solving : Proactive in identifying challenges and implementing effective solutions.

Benefits

The opportunity to co-found and lead a cutting-edge product that has already been validated and is now scaling. Room for both professional and personal growth. A comprehensive onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition into your new role. Support from Stryber for the first months of your entrepreneurial journey. A competitive compensation package, including equity options.

Seniority level : Executive Employment type : Full-time Job function : Business Development and Sales Industries : Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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