Head of Equities

Job description / Role

A leading MENA-focused asset manager is seeking a seasoned investment professional to head its Equities and Asset Management division. Based in Riyadh, the role offers strategic oversight of public markets and multi-asset portfolios across the region.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established asset management firm with a strong presence across the MENA region, headquartered in DIFC, Dubai, and operating under regulatory frameworks in both the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The firm is known for its disciplined investment approach, institutional-grade governance, and commitment to delivering long-term value to its clients, which include sovereign entities, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. With a growing footprint in Saudi Arabia, the firm is expanding its leadership team to support its ambitious regional growth strategy.

Description

* Lead the development and execution of equity investment strategies across MENA public markets.
* Oversee multi-asset portfolios including fixed income, alternatives, and money market instruments.
* Drive product innovation, fund structuring, and regulatory compliance with CMA.
* Represent the firm in investor forums, regulatory engagements, and industry events.
* Build and manage high-performing investment and operations teams across KSA.

Job Offer

* Executive leadership role with regional influence and strategic autonomy.
* Opportunity to shape the firm's investment direction and product suite.
* Competitive compensation package with long-term incentive alignment.

* Minimum 15 years of experience in asset management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
* Strong track record in equity fund performance and multi-asset portfolio oversight.
* Deep understanding of MENA equity markets and Saudi regulatory frameworks.
* Holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
* Demonstrates strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and high ethical standards.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

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The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.