Commercial Director

DirectFN is a leading Capital Market Industry (CMI) Financial Technology software and Content provider, company (now owned by Saudi Tadawul Group / WAMID) specializes in providing brokerage, asset, and custody management solutions, along with market information screens - as productized services.

Our innovative products, services, and solutions empower both financial institutions and individuals to optimize their operations and enhance client satisfaction

The Commercial Director at DirectFN is responsible for leading and growing DirectFN's commercial operations within Saudi Arabia — the company's home market and largest revenue base.

This role drives the KSA revenue strategy, manages key client relationships with leading Saudi financial institutions, and oversees the local commercial team.

The role works closely with the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Product, Delivery, Marketing, Finance, and Government Relations stakeholders to ensure DirectFN remains the preferred capital markets technology and financial content partner for Saudi Arabia's rapidly evolving financial sector under Vision 2030's Financial Sector Development Programme.

The position carries full responsibility for commercial growth, strategic partnerships, client retention, revenue expansion, and market positioning across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

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Minimum 12 years of commercial experience in fintech, capital markets technology, or financial services in Saudi Arabia, with at least 5 years in a senior commercial leadership role.

○ Deep knowledge of the Saudi capital markets ecosystem, Tadawul, CMA regulations, and key financial institutions.

○ Strong network within Saudi Arabia's financial services and capital markets community.

○ Proven track record of revenue growth and major deal management in KSA.

○ Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written).

○ Market Knowledge: Expert in Saudi capital markets, regulatory environment, and institutional client dynamics.

○ Commercial Leadership: Drives KSA revenue through strategy, relationships, and direct sales leadership.

○ Client Management: Builds and sustains executive-level relationships with Saudi financial institutions.

○ Strategic Thinking: Identifies KSA market opportunities and translates them into commercial growth.

○ Team Leadership: Develops and motivates the KSA commercial team to deliver strong results.

○ Regulatory Awareness: Stays current on CMA, Tadawul, and Vision 2030 developments affecting DirectFN's business.

○ KSA Revenue: Consistent achievement of KSA revenue targets.

○ Client Retention & Growth: Strong client satisfaction and revenue growth within the KSA portfolio.

○ New Business: Measurable growth in new client acquisition in the KSA market.

○ Market Position: DirectFN recognized as the leading capital markets technology partner in Saudi Arabia.

○ Team Performance: A high-performing, accountable KSA commercial team.