Investor & Startup Ecosystem Executive - 6 month contract

An exciting opportunity has opened within the Investor & Startup Programs team for a Community & Ecosystem Executive. This role is ideal for an early-career professional eager to gain hands-on experience within the startup, investor, and venture capital ecosystem in Saudi Arabia.

The role focuses on building and nurturing year-round communities of founders, investors, and ecosystem partners; driving engagement initiatives; supporting structured matchmaking programs onsite; and contributing to the ecosystem partnership vertical across Tahaluf’s flagship events.

Key Responsibilities

Community Building & Engagement

• Support the development and management of startup and investor communities across portfolio events including LEAP, Money20/20 Middle East, Black Hat and LEAP East
• Drive year-round engagement initiatives such as communications, surveys, curated outreach and ecosystem touchpoints.
• Assist in planning and executing community-led experiences including networking formats, ecosystem sessions and side events

Matchmaking & Onsite Engagement Programs

• Support the planning and execution of structured matchmaking programs for startups, investors and partners
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to ensure accurate data flow, attendee segmentation and smooth onsite execution
• Assist in managing meeting schedules, engagement metrics and post-event follow-ups

Ecosystem & Partnership Support

• Support the ecosystem partnership vertical through partner coordination, deliverables and community-led activations
• Track partner commitments including startup and investor participation, cross-promotion and engagement outcomes
• Assist in curating relevant communities for ecosystem exhibitors and partners.

Project Management & Execution

• Support end-to-end delivery of community, matchmaking and ecosystem initiatives by managing timelines, task tracking and dependencies between the teams
• Coordinate multiple stakeholders across internal teams, partners and vendors to keep projects on track
• Maintain clear documentation, action trackers and status updates to support program delivery and decision-making

Database Management, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date databases of ecosystem stakeholders
• Collect feedback from startups, investors, and partners to evaluate program success
• Contribute insights to improve community engagement, matchmaking formats and ecosystem offerings
• Support LEAP and portfolio event impact reporting

• Foundational understanding of startups, venture capital or the broader innovation ecosystem
• Strong written English is mandatory; spoken Arabic is a plus
• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Curious, community-minded and eager to learn through hands-on execution
• Strong communication, coordination and time-management skills

We work hard to make sure life at Tahaluf is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. We don't just accept difference, we celebrate it.  We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and circumstances and base hiring decisions on relevant qualifications and merit.  We are proud to provide a disability-friendly environment. If you require any support or adjustments to participate in our interview or selection processes, please let us know.