Deutsche Securities Saudi Arabia (DSSA), a CMA-licensed securities firm wholly owned by Deutsche Bank AG, has appointed Tamim Jabr as head of corporate and investment banking coverage for Saudi Arabia.

In his new role, Jabr will be responsible for the delivery of a broad product platform across corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, debt capital markets and derivative solutions to DSSA's corporate and institutional clients across the Kingdom.

Jamal Alkishi, CEO, DSSA said: “The appointment of Tamim reflects our strong belief in the solid future of our corporate and investment banking business in Saudi Arabia. Jabr has demonstrated the skills and expertise required to meet our clients’ high expectations consistently. His appointment will further our goal of providing our clients in Saudi Arabia with best-in-class services and products.”

Jabr has been with Deutsche Bank for 11 years having worked in both London and Riyadh both in investment banking and global markets. Since moving to Riyadh in 2006, Jabr has been instrumental in building Deutsche Securities Saudi Arabia's franchise in the Kingdom.

Furthermore, he has worked on establishing relationships with a large number of Saudi corporates and family offices and has led the origination and execution of a number of landmark Debt Capital Market (DCM), Equity Capital Market (ECM) and financing transactions for Deutsche Securities in Saudi Arabia.