Abdulaziz AlJaber
Riyadh
Summary
Saudi results-oriented Operations Manager with 12 years of progressive leadership experience in guiding teams, streamlining processes, and executing strategic initiatives within the legal, banking, and investment domains. Played a key role in the successful completion of hundreds of projects and the founding of tens of portfolio companies. Presently advancing leadership capabilities and strategic expertise through the pursuit of an Executive MBA.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Public Investment Fund (PIF)
11.2020 - Current
- Lead operations team, overseeing strategic planning, daily workflows, and operational reporting to support efficiency and strategic initiatives.
- Direct recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning to support team growth and sustainability.
- Manage counsels’ engagement, contract negotiations, performance evaluation, and vendor invoicing.
- Handle budget forecasting, financial planning, and reporting processes to ensure resource optimization and provide leadership with actionable insights for effective decision-making.
- Drive process improvement, compliance monitoring, risk management, ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal controls, and operational insights.
- Built and led a high-performing operations team specializing in reporting, systems, workflow optimization, and problem-solving.
Operations Team Lead
Public Investment Fund (PIF)
09.2022 - 10.2024
- Expand operational function from an individual-led model to a structured team setup.
- Deal with business workflows, internal requests, stakeholder engagement, and performance reporting.
- Oversaw external counsel processes, contracting, invoicing, and compliance tracking.
- Supervising engagements with external counsels and handling the appointment process.
- Preparing progress reports of the department’s KPIs.
Senior Operations Professional
Public Investment Fund (PIF)
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Initiated and built an operations framework from the ground up to formalize operational processes.
- Developed tracking systems for around 60 projects, operational dashboards, and internal workflows.
- Created templates and compliance materials in alignment with business needs.
- Act as primary liaison between teams and stakeholders to drive alignment and efficiency.
- Provided administrative and analytical support to management and divisional leadership.
Business Developer
Khoshaim & Associates in Cooperation With A&O
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Identified business opportunities, developed market strategies, and supported revenue growth.
- Built and maintained client relationships, prepared proposals, and conducted market research.
- Drafted over 100 engagement letters and managed operational platforms.
Legal Assistant
A&O Shearman
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Secured investment licenses through effective coordination with regulatory authorities.
- Supported due diligence and client coordination for 70 significant transactions.
- Conducted legal research and prepared bulletins.
Retail Banking – Relationship Management
The Saudi Investment Bank (SAIB)
01.2014 - 07.2017
- Managed retail banking relationships, providing tailored financial solutions to meet over 50,000 customers' needs.
- Achieved sales targets for four years while enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Resolved complex client inquiries, contributing to overall service excellence.
Education
Executive MBA (EMBA) - Management & Business Adminstration
AlYamamah University
09-2026
Diploma - Business Analytics And Decision Making
Washington State University
09-2026
Bachelor of Arts - English Language, Translation
Qassim University
10-2013
Skills
Business Operations Strategic Planning & Execution Process Improvement & Risk Management KPI & Performance Reporting Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Team Leadership & Development Financial & Operational Analysis
Languages
Arabic
English
Refrences
Available upon request
Certification
- Executive & Financial Programs:
- Venture Capital (Haas Business School, University of California, Berkeley)
- Deal Structuring-Investment Banking & Financial Institutions (ie University Business School)
- Operations & Process Excellence:
- Operations Strategy and Quality Management Essentials (London Business Training & Consulting)
- Business Process Improvement and Process Mapping (London Premier Center)
- Finance & Risk Management:
- Finance for Non-Finance Professionals (KAPLAN)
- Fraud, Operational Risk & Procedures (London School of Business and Finance).
- Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing, Inside Information (Allen & Overy)
- Risk Management Concepts & Business Continuity (SAIB Academy)
- Digital & Agile Skills:
- Agile beyond the tech industry, Become an IoT Expert, Digital skills in the 21st century, Basics of Data Science, and Introduction to Internet Advertising (Google)
- Banking Fundamentals:
- Professional Certificate in Banking Basics, Retail Banking Professional SAMA Exam, Young Hires Program (The Institute of Finance (Saudi Central Bank, SAMA)).
- Additional Training:
- Time Management Tips: Communication (Project Management Institute, PMI).
- Information Security Awareness (Skillcast).
- Fraud Prevention, Risk Management Concepts, Compliance, and Anti-money Laundering (SAIB Academy).
- Selling Skills for Banks Sales Representative (aims).
Websites
Timeline
Operations Team Lead
Public Investment Fund (PIF)
09.2022 - 10.2024
Operations Manager
Public Investment Fund (PIF)
11.2020 - Current
Senior Operations Professional
Public Investment Fund (PIF)
11.2020 - 08.2022
Business Developer
Khoshaim & Associates in Cooperation With A&O
01.2019 - 10.2020
Legal Assistant
A&O Shearman
08.2017 - 12.2018
Retail Banking – Relationship Management
The Saudi Investment Bank (SAIB)
01.2014 - 07.2017
Executive MBA (EMBA) - Management & Business Adminstration
AlYamamah University
Diploma - Business Analytics And Decision Making
Washington State University
Bachelor of Arts - English Language, Translation
Qassim University
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