Head of Debt Capital Markets, Saudi Arabia Coverage, Global Investment Bank, Riyadh

Head of Debt Capital Markets, Saudi Arabia Coverage, Global Investment Bank, Riyadh The Head of Debt Capital Markets - Saudi Arabia will lead the origination and execution of all DCM activities in the Kingdom, with a focus on both conventional bonds and Sukuk issuance for corporate, sovereign, and financial institution clients across all major currencies. The role involves strategic leadership, regulatory alignment, and close engagement with clients, investors, and global teams to drive business growth and market share.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Strategic Leadership & Client Coverage : Formulate and execute Saudi Arabia’s debt capital market (DCM) strategy in line with wider regional and global goals, while leading coverage efforts for GREs, large corporates, financial institutions, and sovereign / quasi-sovereign entities.

Lifecycle Management & Distribution : Oversee the entire issuance process—pitching, documentation, regulatory approvals, investor engagement, and pricing across all currencies. Develop and supervise local fixed-income distribution capabilities, and manage outreach to investors and lenders through roadshows, presentations, and marketing.

Advisory & Pricing Expertise : Guide clients on optimal funding strategies, market timing, capital solutions, rating advisory, and documentation structures. Evaluate client financial and risk profiles, lead due diligence, and develop indicative pricing based on trade points to propose terms over various maturities alongside syndicate partners.

Compliance & Documentation Oversight : Ensure products and services meet client needs while aligning with audit, compliance, and Sharia requirements. Monitor market environments and policy changes, manage risk and anti–money laundering procedures, and review legal documents—interacting with internal and external counsel to ensure consistency in offering materials.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Promotes Saudi Arabia's Debt Capital Market solutions to clients through leading client pitches, road shows and marketing activities in order to achieve growth in business and achieve sales / revenues targets.

Manages the identification of business opportunities, and ensure consistency of coverage and maintaining high standards of execution

Lead on business development initiatives and product development within the DCM including eg (Public Bonds, Project Bonds)

Identify and ensure cross selling opportunities through cross referral to key product partners.

CUSTOMERS / STAKEHOLDERS

Manage key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, developing and maintaining strong working relationships with :

Internal : Finance Function, Internal Audit Function, Risk and Compliance, Marketing, and relevant Boards

External : Clients, Coverage Partners, Consultants, industry bodies, regulators, governments and their agencies, International and local Banks and funding organizations (local and international government funds).

Work closely with the Product and service heads to ensure cross selling opportunities and efficient operations, high service quality and client satisfaction

Coordinate with Global office teams to leverage experience in markets and industries to provide highest level of knowledge and customer service

OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS & CONTROL

Manage the processes, infrastructure and resources needed to deliver agreed team plans and targets, identifying and implementing improvements and collaborating with colleagues to maximise end-to-end integration, effectiveness and efficiency.

Maintain a robust and efficient control environment across Debt Capital Market to ensure good operational, financial and project management and compliance with policy and procedures, together with early identification and effective resolution or escalation of issues that arise.

Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of a regional Debt Capital Market management information, analysis and reporting framework that supports and informs timely and effective business management and decision making at all levels.

Lead the implementation and oversight of Debt Capital Market policy and governance frameworks, procedures, practices and standards to ensure quality, effective risk management and regulatory compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Business Management is required

Master’s degree in Finance / Business Management preferred

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is preferred

EXPERIENCE

12 years of relevant experience with at least 5 years in a similar role

Experience in Debt Capital Market in Saudi or within the region with a strong focus on international DCM expertise.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development and Strategy / Planning

Industries

Investment Banking and Capital Markets

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