Investment Director

Permanent Role - Riyadh

Location
Riyadh
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
Salary on application
Posted
27 days ago

Are you an experienced professional in investment and strategic planning with a passion for emerging media technologies and entertainment experiences? Skillsearch is helping a client in the gaming and entertainment sector recruit a Pre-Investment Director to lead the thorough assessment of potential investments. This role will focus on evaluating new media technologies and entertainment experiences, using diverse sources including online platforms and databases to assess feasibility and potential returns. You will also identify and present viable investment targets to the Ventures Vice President and leadership team.

In your first few weeks in this role, you can expect to:

  • Collaborate directly with the Ventures VP to establish and execute a forward-thinking venture strategy.
  • Align with senior leadership to shape the future and forecasting for the studio.
  • Conduct in-depth market and industry analyses to identify trends, opportunities, and risks in the gaming and entertainment sectors.
  • Focus on integrating advanced technologies such as holograms, drones, and display innovations to enhance visitor experiences.
  • Lead due diligence processes for potential game design and entertainment projects.
  • Evaluate the creative, technical, and financial feasibility of proposed initiatives.
  • Assess risks associated with new technologies, including creative challenges, technical complexities, and market dynamics.
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and innovations impacting the entertainment and media landscape.
  • Prepare and present compelling business cases for proposed investments, articulating project goals, market opportunities, and financial projections.
  • Build and maintain relationships with external partners, industry experts, and potential collaborators worldwide.
  • Represent the client in external meetings and negotiations related to pre-investment activities.

To apply for this Pre-Investment Director role, you will need:

  • An MBA or a high-level qualification in a relevant field is preferred.
  • A minimum of 7 years’ experience in an investment, strategic, or leadership role within the gaming or entertainment industry.
  • Demonstrated success in pre-investment assessments and strategic planning, particularly in emerging entertainment technologies.
  • Familiarity with world-class entertainment experiences, genres, and the competitive landscape.
  • Proven expertise in sourcing, evaluating, and executing investment opportunities, especially within high-growth startups.
  • Strong understanding of the Saudi Arabian venture and startup ecosystem, including trends and regulations.

If this job motivates and inspires you, please contact Jay from Skillsearch at jrm@skillsearch.com today.

Here at Skillsearch, we specialise in connecting skilled professionals with opportunities in the Games, Interactive, and Enterprise Systems industries globally. For over 30 years, we’ve helped people find rewarding roles in niche areas such as Workday, Oracle, VR, and eCommerce. Follow us to discover exciting jobs, stay updated on industry news, and connect with our dedicated team of consultants. Welcome to Skillsearch!

Years of experience and salary levels are shown purely as a guide. We will only consider applications from candidates that can demonstrate the skills or experience required for the role.

Please be aware that while we would love to respond to every application we receive, due to high numbers we cannot guarantee this. We do however appreciate any time you invest into the application and will make sure to get in touch should anything in future more closely fit your skillset.

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Jay McDougall

Principal Recruitment Resourcer

Jay is a resourcer on our art team, working alongside Joe, although resourcing is not Jay’s only talent… He also DJs and runs Brighton’s biggest electronic dance music label, so when he’s not in the office you can catch him in shows across the city and making content for his YouTube channel! 

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