Investment Strategy Manager

Job Purpose The role holder is responsible for developing concept papers in line with investment strategy which include strategic fit, investment criteria and sourcing filtration, potential targets, competitive landscape, industry trends and market size. The role holder shall carry out his duties in accordance with the company strategic direction and with the stipulated business policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

Harvest investment opportunities that qualify for the investment pipeline with inputs from clusters, FUs, subsidiaries, investment bankers, private equity / venture capital funds, existing network, and desktop research.

Develop concept papers in line with investment strategy which include strategic fit, investment criteria and sourcing filtration, potential targets, competitive landscape, industry trends and market size.

Engage and manage the relevant stakeholders for investment opportunities.

Present investment concepts to senior management and committee to obtain approval.

Facilitate opportunity scouting screening, targets / partner’s shortlisting.

Conduct market screening and list potential targets with inputs from investment bankers, private equity / venture capital funds, existing network, and desktop research.

Develop an initial opportunity assessment teaser and assess potential benefits to stc.

Maintain repository of deal flow activities and potential target information details.

Manage the sourcing activities of potential concepts.

Align with Investment Strategy Planning for investment filtration, and co-develop concept filtration with relevant clusters.

Expert Role

Serve as an evangelist and subject matter expert in specific verticals to support strategic investment concept development.

Adhere to adhocs & tasks as directed by investment strategy GM in order to meet business objectives.

Review and provide insights to different investment opportunities.

Engage with clusters and associated subsidiaries to develop and / or review growth strategies.

Support clusters in defining filtration criteria, as applicable, and act as the subject matter advisor.

Support the sourcing team to identify strategic-fit targets based on the filtration criteria.

Identify, track and report latest market trends in alignment with related departments within stc Group.

Engage in execution activities, as applicable, across the investment cycle to provide vertical expertise in areas related to commercial & technical.

Experience & Qualifications Years Of Experience :

6-8 years

Nature Of Experience :

Prior experience in business development, strategy, investment in a telecommunication industry

Job Band : SME

Skills

Investment Analysis & strategies

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Problem solving skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or Finance

Masters Degree in Business Administration or Finance

Certifications

Strategic Management Professional (SMP) certification

Strategic Planning Professional (SPP) certification

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Business Development and Sales

Industries Telecommunications

Location Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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