Chief Financial Officer - Investment Banking & Real Estate Financing

About the role

Soar is a global fintech startup focused on financing and investment, currently headquartered in Saudi Arabia and growing across the region. It is looking for an experienced, strategic Chief Financial Officer with a strong background in investment banking and real estate financing to lead financial operations, drive corporate financial strategy and ensure sustainable growth. The CFO will oversee financial planning, risk management, capital structure optimization and regulatory compliance, and play a key role in fundraising, mergers and acquisitions and investor relations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company's growth objectives.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling to support strategic decisions.
• Optimise capital allocation, investment strategies and cost-efficiency initiatives.
• Lead fundraising operations (debt and equity) and communicate with investors and investment funds.
• Raise funds through debt by launching funds and issuing bonds and sukuk.
• Manage investor relations and support M&A activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related field (MBA or CFA preferred).
• 14+ years in senior finance roles, including at least 5 years in investment banking or corporate finance.
• Strong experience in mortgage loans and building a strong portfolio.
• Proven track record in fundraising, transactions and capital markets.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, risk management and strategic planning.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Preferred: Arabic language skills.

Required skills

• Financial modelling, valuation techniques and investment analysis.
• Experience with bonds and sukuk.
• Familiarity with global financial markets and investment banking trends.