Head of Debt Capital Market

Job description / Role

Role summary

Hays is partnering with a leading investment bank in Saudi Arabia to recruit a head of debt capital markets. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the origination and execution of conventional bonds and Sukuk issuance for corporate, sovereign, and financial institution clients across all major currencies.

The successful candidate will lead the strategic direction and execution of debt capital markets activities in Saudi Arabia. This includes managing client relationships, overseeing deal structuring and execution, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with global teams to grow market share and enhance product offerings.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the DCM strategy aligned with local, regional, and global objectives.
• Lead client coverage across GREs, corporates, financial institutions, and sovereign entities.
• Manage full lifecycle of bond and Sukuk issuance: pitching, documentation, regulatory approvals, investor engagement, and pricing.
• Advise clients on funding strategies, market timing, rating advisory, and capital solutions.
• Build and supervise local distribution capabilities for fixed income products.
• Originate, structure, and execute transactions, including due diligence and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with risk, AML, audit, and Sharia requirements.
• Lead business development initiatives and product innovation (e.g., public bonds, project bonds).
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including regulators, investors, and global teams.
• Oversee operational processes, infrastructure, and reporting frameworks to support effective decision-making and governance.

Requirements

• Bacheloru2019s degree in finance or business management.
• Masteru2019s degree or CFA designation (preferred).
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a senior DCM role.
• Proven track record in regional and international debt capital markets, particularly within Saudi Arabia.
• Experience working with reputed global DCM institutions is essential.

Compensation & benefits

• A lucrative compensation package including high salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits covering health, travel, leisure, retirement, and family support.
• Relocation assistance available for suitable global candidates.