Chief Growth Officer – Family Office Investments

Role overview

The Chief Growth Officer for Family Office Investments is a senior leadership position focused on expanding and strengthening investment performance across multiple portfolios. The role calls for deep expertise in the investment environment, especially across family offices, private equity, venture capital, real estate, and sustainable investment themes. Working with the executive leadership team, this person will define growth direction, turn strategy into execution, and keep initiatives aligned with the family office’s long-term goals.

What the role involves

• Shaping and executing growth plans that support the overall objectives of the family office.
• Reviewing markets and spotting emerging opportunities that can inform investment decisions.
• Assessing, selecting, and validating investment opportunities through structured due diligence and risk review.
• Building and maintaining relationships with investors, advisors, industry specialists, and other external partners.
• Managing investment pipelines across different portfolios while balancing priority, capital deployment, and risk appetite.
• Representing the family office at industry events, conferences, and stakeholder meetings to raise visibility and create new collaboration opportunities.
• Coaching and developing a high-performing growth team with a focus on innovation, talent development, and strategic thinking.
• Designing reporting systems to track performance and prepare periodic updates for the family and investment committee.
• Identifying technology and analytics tools that improve investment processes and decision-making quality.
• Reassessing strategies regularly in response to market shifts and evolving organizational priorities.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of progressive experience in investment strategy, portfolio management, or a related discipline, ideally in family office or private equity environments.
• A consistent record of identifying, evaluating, and executing high-value opportunities aligned with family office objectives.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and work effectively with investment committees, external partners, and family stakeholders.
• Experience building and implementing growth strategies based on market trends and client insights to support long-term financial outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, compliance considerations, and investment risk management practices.
• Advanced financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical capability with a data-led approach to decisions.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills for explaining complex investment matters to boards and family stakeholders.
• Comfort using technology platforms and data analytics tools for investment analysis and market assessment.
• Ability to adapt leadership style to different teams and projects while encouraging continuous improvement.
• An established professional network within the investment community and the ability to build strategic partnerships.

Skills

• Investment strategy
• Portfolio management
• Financial modelling and forecasting
• Strategic planning
• Due diligence
• Risk assessment
• Stakeholder management
• Negotiation
• Data analytics
• Leadership and team development
• Presentation and executive communication
• Compliance and regulatory awareness

Additional information

This is a full-time onsite role based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. No stipend or salary information was provided in the source. The position is with a confidential government-related employer.