Head of financial Advisory

Head of Advisory – Financial Advisory

Abdulaziz Alzaid Financial Advisory is seeking an experienced and commercially driven

Head of Advisory

to lead, develop, and scale its financial advisory practice in Saudi Arabia.

We're seeking a senior leadership role for a high-performing advisory professional with strong market credibility, deep knowledge of the Saudi business landscape, and a proven ability to originate and execute client mandates.

Abdulaziz Alzaid Financial Advisory is licensed to provide

financial consulting services for non-securities activities

, supporting clients with high-quality financial, strategic, and corporate advisory solutions.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the firm’s advisory offering, building long-term client relationships, developing a strong pipeline of opportunities, and driving sustainable revenue growth.

As Head of Advisory, you will be responsible for leading the firm’s advisory practice from both a commercial and technical perspective.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading the development and growth of the financial advisory practice.

Originating new advisory mandates across the Saudi market.

Building and maintaining trusted relationships with business owners, family offices, investors, executives, corporates, and strategic clients.

Developing a strong pipeline of opportunities and converting prospects into signed mandates.

Leading client meetings, commercial discussions, proposals, and negotiations.

Overseeing the preparation of high-quality technical and financial proposals.

Supervising the execution of advisory engagements and ensuring the delivery of high-quality client outcomes.

Developing the advisory practice’s go-to-market strategy, service offerings, operating model, and delivery standards.

Identifying market trends, client needs, and growth opportunities across key sectors.

Working closely with senior management to define strategic priorities and revenue targets.

Supporting the recruitment, development, and leadership of the advisory team as the practice grows.

Ensuring strong professional standards, quality control, confidentiality, and client service excellence.

Achieving agreed commercial targets, including revenue generation, pipeline development, and mandate conversion.

The role may cover a range of financial advisory and consulting services, including:

Corporate finance advisory.

Financial consulting for non-securities activities.

Business planning and feasibility studies.

Financial modeling and analysis.

Transaction support.

Valuation support.

Financial due diligence support.

Financial restructuring and performance improvement.

CFO advisory.

Strategic financial planning.

Growth, expansion, and business transformation advisory.

We are looking for a candidate who combines strong technical advisory capabilities with a highly commercial mindset.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Strong ability to originate business and develop client relationships.

Deep understanding of the Saudi market and its business environment.

Strong network across corporates, business owners, family offices, investors, executives, and financial institutions.

Ability to identify client needs and structure practical advisory solutions.

Strong commercial judgment and confidence in leading business development discussions.

Excellent proposal writing, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to lead engagements and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

High professional standards, strong ownership, and a client-first mindset.

Entrepreneurial approach with the ability to build and scale a practice.

Strong leadership presence and ability to represent the firm in the market.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

Minimum of

8 years of relevant experience

in financial advisory, corporate finance, transaction advisory, deal advisory, valuation, financial due diligence, business planning, investment banking, or a related field.

Proven track record in

business development, client acquisition, and mandate origination

within the Saudi market.

Experience leading client engagements, proposals, and senior-level discussions.

Strong understanding of financial analysis, corporate finance concepts, advisory engagements, and client delivery.

Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.

Strong professional network within Saudi Arabia.

Ability to meet agreed commercial targets and contribute directly to revenue growth.

Experience in a Big Four firm, investment bank, financial advisory firm, consulting firm, family office, or corporate finance environment.

Professional qualifications such as

, or equivalent.

Experience building or scaling an advisory service line.

Strong exposure to Saudi private sector clients, family businesses, investors, and growth-stage companies.

Experience managing and developing teams.

We are looking for a senior professional who is not only technically strong, but also commercially capable, relationship-driven, and motivated to build something with long-term impact.

This role is best suited for a leader who can operate independently, represent the firm confidently in the market, generate opportunities, win client trust, and build a high-performing advisory practice.

A senior leadership role within a licensed Saudi financial advisory firm.

The opportunity to lead and grow a dedicated advisory practice.

Direct access to senior management and strategic decision-making.

A platform to build long-term client relationships and market presence.

Competitive compensation package.

Performance-based incentives linked to clear commercial targets.

An entrepreneurial and professional environment with significant room for growth and impact.

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Interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs in confidence to:

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Candidates may also apply directly through LinkedIn.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.