Private Equity Partner

About This Role

Job Title

Private Equity Partner

Role Summary

The Private Equity Partner will lead deal origination, execution, and portfolio value creation while playing a key role in fundraising and firm leadership. The role suits a senior investment professional with a strong track record in deploying capital and exiting investments.

Key Responsibilities

Deal sourcing and pipeline

• Originate proprietary and intermediary‑led investment opportunities aligned with the fund’s strategy.
• Leverage personal network of CEOs, advisors, bankers, and industry contacts to build a high‑quality deal pipeline.

Investment execution

• Lead end‑to‑end transaction processes, including evaluation, valuation, structuring, and negotiations.
• Oversee and challenge financial models, commercial due diligence, and risk assessment prepared by the deal team.
• Present investment recommendations and lead discussions with the Investment Committee.

Portfolio value creation

• Serve as Board member or lead Board observer for selected portfolio companies.
• Partner with management teams to define and execute value‑creation plans (growth strategy, operational improvements, M&A, capital structure optimization).
• Monitor performance vs. plan and intervene where needed to protect and enhance value.

Fundraising and investor relations

• Support and lead fundraising activities with regional and international LPs.
• Represent the firm in investor meetings, AGMs, and reporting discussions.
• Contribute to developing new products / vehicles in line with market demand.

Firm leadership and governance

• Help shape overall investment strategy and sector/geography focus.
• Mentor and develop junior team members; foster a high‑performance culture.
• Uphold best‑in‑class governance, compliance, and ESG standards across investments.

Qualifications

• 12–20+ years of experience in private equity, principal investing, investment banking, or strategy/transactions roles, with at least several years at partner or equivalent level.
• Proven track record of sourcing, executing, and exiting successful investments (preferably in [insert target sectors, e.g., healthcare, consumer, infrastructure, technology]).
• Deep network across Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC; experience working with SWFs, family offices, and institutional investors is strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management skills; able to influence senior executives and boards.
• Excellent analytical and financial skills, with the ability to quickly assess risk/return and make clear investment decisions.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, or related field; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• Fluency in English required; Arabic language skills highly advantageous for Saudi‑based stakeholders.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary, Contract, Internship, New grad
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: ﷼350.00 - ﷼1,200.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

Work Location: In person