Leverage your abilities and join the dynamic team of a leading company in the education sector, specializing in education management. The company operates across seven locations. They are committed to delivering high-quality educational programs that foster academic excellence.
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,
The Corporate Business Development & Investor Relations Manager is responsible for leading business development initiatives, identifying strategic investment opportunities, and driving sustainable revenue growth in alignment with the organization's strategic objectives.
The role focuses on expanding business opportunities, establishing strategic partnerships, evaluating investment initiatives, and exploring new markets to strengthen the organization's competitive position.
Additionally, the position plays a critical role in developing and maintaining strong relationships with investors and shareholders, ensuring transparent communication of financial and operational performance, enhancing investor confidence, and supporting long-term shareholder value creation.
Key Accountabilities
- Develop and execute business development strategies to identify growth opportunities, expand markets, and diversify revenue streams.
- Identify and establish strategic partnerships, commercial alliances, and investment opportunities.
- Conduct market research, feasibility studies, financial analysis, and risk assessments to support business and investment decisions.
- Lead commercial negotiations and coordinate partnership and investment agreements.
- Develop and implement investor relations strategies, ensuring transparent communication and strong investor engagement.
- Prepare investor presentations, financial performance reports, and periodic updates for executive management and the Board of Directors.
- Manage investor inquiries, meetings, and communications while ensuring compliance with applicable disclosure requirements.
- Develop short-, medium-, and long-term investment plans aligned with strategic objectives.
- Evaluate investment portfolios, asset utilization, and income-generating opportunities to maximize financial returns.
- Oversee income-generating lease portfolios, including new agreements, renewals, rental values, and commercial terms.
- Monitor business development and investment KPIs, providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
- Collaborate with finance, legal, and operational teams to ensure regulatory compliance and effective execution of initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- MBA or relevant professional certifications (CFA, CPM, or equivalent) are preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in business development, investor relations, investment management, or financial analysis.
- At least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
- Proven experience in strategic partnerships, investment evaluation, financial reporting, and stakeholder management.
- Knowledge of capital markets, financial regulations, and investor disclosure requirements.
