Associate Partner - Fintech (KSA)

About Us:

Sanabil Venture Studio, a partnership between Sanabil Investments and Stryber, merges top-tier talent, seasoned founders, and robust funding to propel startups to unicorn status. Leveraging a blend of industry, technology, and startup expertise, we generate and evaluate visionary ideas, and take them from idea to building and launching MVPs. If an MVP we build proves to be successful, we provide targeted seed funding, ensuring each venture is equipped with the financial foundation to meet its ambitious goals. Beyond early stage development and funding, we provide ongoing support to our portfolio ventures and founders in their pursuit of scaling their startups.

Position Overview

As an Associate Partner – Fintech, you will take on a pivotal leadership role at Stryber, combining entrepreneurial expertise with strategic insight to build and scale ventures in the fintech space. You will manage client engagements, oversee venture building processes, and drive the growth of Stryber’s presence in the GCC region. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact, working with a world-class team and clients across the fintech ecosystem.

Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership

• Act as the primary lead on the ground for client engagements, often involving the simultaneous development of multiple ventures.
• Collaborate with senior client stakeholders, including CxOs, to align on strategy and execution.

Venture Building

• Guide Venture Architects through the venture building process, from ideation to scale-up.
• Coordinate with our world-class venture operations team to ensure successful delivery.
• Provide strategic input to design, launch, and grow impactful fintech ventures.

Team Management

• Lead hiring and training efforts, both internally at Stryber and within ventures.
• Mentor and coach team members to foster professional growth and development.

Operational Excellence

• Operate autonomously, making decisions that drive venture success.
• Ensure high-quality execution of projects, adhering to timelines and budgets.
• Identify and pursue business opportunities, expanding Stryber’s footprint in the GCC region.

About You

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven individual with a strong background in fintech and venture building.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree; MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred.
• Background that includes two or three of the following:
• Experience in early-stage startups.
• Extensive experience at a leading strategy consulting firm.
• Experience working at a VC fund.
• Strong familiarity with KSA and its unique market dynamics.
• Fluent in both English and Arabic.
• Solid understanding of corporate and startup environments.
• Proven analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Based in KSA (UAE is also possible, with weekly travel to KSA)

What We Offer

• A truly inspiring and dynamic work environment 
• An entrepreneurial culture that encourages innovation, failure, and fast learning.
• A significant opportunity to build impactful ventures and execute your own ideas.
• Recognition for your contributions and a transparent feedback culture to foster growth.