CEO & CoFounder - B2B BNPL (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.

Our latest endeavor is a cutting-edge B2B BNPL Lending venture in Saudi Arabia. 

As Co-Founder and CEO of our B2B BNPL venture, you will shape the future of our rapidly growing company. As a seasoned leader with experience in managing and scaling businesses in the financial sector, you will play a vital role in driving the success of our company. From developing and implementing strategic plans to expertly managing growth, stakeholders, product, and risk engine, you will be at the helm of all key decisions. As a passionate ambassador for our brand and vision, you will lead our commercial efforts and build a high-performing team to achieve outstanding product-related KPIs. If you're ready to take the reins and drive our company to new heights, apply now!

Position Overview:

The CEO will be the strategic leader responsible for defining and executing the company’s vision, driving growth, and ensuring operational excellence. This role requires a seasoned executive with a strong background in fintech, particularly in B2B financial services, and a deep understanding of the Saudi market. This role begins on a part-time basis, with the expectation to transition to a full-time position once the venture is successfully carved out and gains traction in the market.

Key Responsibilities:

As the CEO and Co-Founder of our company, you will play a key role in driving our success by:

• Developing and implementing strategic business plans and procedures
• Establish and nurture key partnerships within the fintech ecosystem and the Saudi B2B market.
• Overseeing daily operations, including product, risk engine, marketing, sales, business development, HR, and compliance
• Setting the company's short- and long-term goals, culture, vision, and mission
• Ensuring that branding, marketing, business development and sales initiatives are in place to achieve growth targets
• Attracting, developing, and retaining top talent
• Managing investor relations, including presenting to the board and monitoring key performance indicators
• Leading the training and development of new team members and future leaders of the company
• Ensuring risk management, compliance, and finance are appropriately managed.

Qualifications:

• You are based in Saudi Arabia with significant senior-level experience in the financial services sector (Banking, Fintech, Lending) or B2B Trade landscape
• You have worked in a startup, ideally as a co-founder, or in a senior position in a fintech startup post series A
• You possess a wealth of experience in the key areas of growth, marketing, and sales
• You have an understanding of business functions such as finance, risk management, compliance, and startup operations.
• You have outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
• You can set ambitious targets while staying on top of the company cash flow

Skills:

• Leadership: Exceptional leadership and team-building abilities.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute strategic plans effectively.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Financial Acumen: Strong financial management and fundraising capabilities.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying challenges and implementing effective solutions.

Benefits:

• The unparalleled opportunity to co-found and lead a cutting-edge product that has already been validated and is now in the process of scaling up
• A chance to work on a game-changing venture that offers ample room for both professional and personal growth
• A comprehensive and streamlined onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition into your new role
• The support of Stryber, a premier venture building unit, for the first months of your entrepreneurial journey
• A competitive compensation package, including equity options