Be Part of a Legacy Bigger Than the Game
At Al-Qadsiah Club we’re creating more than teams—we’re crafting a legacy that goes beyond the game, making an impact both on and off the field. Driven by ambition, synergy, and innovation, we aim to inspire generations while shaping the future of Saudi sports.
This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of something larger than yourself. At Al-Qadsiah, you’ll play a key role in shaping our legacy, contributing to the nation’s sports vision, and making history every step of the way.
Overview:
As the Loans and Market Intelligence Manager at Al-Qadsiah Club, you will lead the club’s loans and player placement processes, aligning individual player pathways with market intelligence, partner clubs, and wider strategic objectives. You will ensure loan decisions are effectively planned, executed, monitored, and reviewed to support player development, squad planning, and asset value protection.
Key Responsibilities:
Loans Management
- Coordinate the full loan cycle, from initial planning and placement through to monitoring and final evaluation
- Oversee and quality-control loan monitoring reports, weekly updates, and mid-loan evaluations across First Team, Emerging Talent, and Academy players
- Ensure every loaned player has a clear and up-to-date Player Pathway Plan, reviewed ahead of each transfer window
- Work closely with the Emerging Talent Manager and Head of Academy Scouting to ensure alignment across player pathways
Market Intelligence and Databases
- Lead the ongoing maintenance and effective use of the Market Options Database alongside the Scouting Coordinator and Lead Scouts
- Coordinate Club Intelligence and Academy Intelligence reporting across priority markets for loans and player placements
- Structure and oversee the References Database
- Co-lead the Monthly Market Intelligence Digest, with a focus on loans, placements, regulations, and market trends
Market Opportunities and Player Placement
- Work closely with Scouts to identify suitable destination clubs based on playing model, competitive level, role, environment, language, and realistic playing opportunities
- Prioritise and track player opportunities through structured market intelligence processes and databases
- Act as the primary operational contact with receiving clubs and support key decisions around recalls, club changes, transfers, and extensions
- Support the strategic use of TransferRoom, ensuring opportunities align with club strategy and individual player pathways
Partnerships and Network Development
- Support the Head of Recruitment and Squad Planning in assessing and developing partner clubs for loans and long-term player pathways
- Provide sporting and market insight into partnership evaluations, development objectives, and monitoring KPIs
- Build and maintain a strong network of loan managers, sporting directors, clubs, and key football stakeholders
Governance, Reporting and Strategy
- Prepare and maintain loan scenarios, player pathways, and destination club options for the Pre-Market Operational Plan
- Provide market intelligence for transfer window tracking and contribute to post-market performance reviews
- Ensure Player Market Cards and Valuation Notes reflect current market intelligence
- Maintain consistent and high-quality reporting across all loan, pathway, and market intelligence processes
Professional Development and Compliance
- Remain up to date with developments across football markets, regulations, and relevant industry tools
- Maintain the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion when handling sensitive information
- Support additional responsibilities aligned with the needs of the football department
Qualifications
Desirable:
- Relevant training in Sports Management, Scouting, Football Operations, or equivalent
- Additional professional certifications such as PFSA, UEFA, or equivalent courses
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Essential:
- Experience working within loans, market intelligence, recruitment operations, or football strategy at a professional football club
- Proven experience managing player loan processes within professional football
- Strong knowledge of deal structures and key league regulations, including loan limits, registration rules, and foreign player quotas
- Strong knowledge of key target markets, including high-budget and bridge leagues, and suitable club environments for player placements
- Advanced ability to structure databases, logs, and reporting to produce clear, decision-ready information
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with an understanding of both sporting and financial considerations
- Strong networking skills and the ability to build relationships with clubs, agents, sporting directors, and loan managers
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- High levels of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion
- Proficiency with scouting tools and advanced Excel or Google Sheets
- Fluency in English
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel internationally
Desirable:
- Proven experience in scouting and talent identification
- Knowledge and regular use of TransferRoom and other market platforms
- Additional language skills
Why Join Al-Qadsiah?
Be Part of the Legacy: Join a club that’s redefining the future of Saudi sports, striving to lead the competition and set new standards of excellence.
Experience the Culture: Thrive in an environment that values quality, accountability, diversity, synergy, innovation, and ambition, while embracing harmony—this is the Qadsiah Way.
The Executives in Sport Group are retained on behalf of Al Qadsiah SC to make this appointment. All direct applications and CVs will be forwarded to The Executives in Sport Group.
If this role is of interest, then please press the apply button and include a copy of your CV.
