The Riyadh Community is the local hub for CMT Association members in the capital of Saudi Arabia. As part of the Saudi Arabia Chapter, it connects finance professionals in one of the Middle East’s most influential and rapidly modernizing financial centers. As Saudi Arabia’s political and financial capital, Riyadh is at the center of the nation’s economic transformation. The first CMT charter was awarded in the Kingdom in 2007, and the Riyadh community plays a key role in serving our members in this important and growing market in the EMEA region15.
The mission of the Riyadh Community is to foster a knowledgeable, professional, and ethical community of technical analysts within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We are dedicated to supporting professional growth by organizing local meetings to discuss advanced market analysis and risk management, and providing focused support for all Chartered Market Technician® (CMT) candidates. We value discipline, knowledge, and ethical application. By actively promoting the value of a rules-based approach to the Saudi financial markets, the community contributes directly to the development of a sophisticated local investment culture, ensuring that the CMT designation is recognized as the leading professional standard in the Kingdom’s capital.
Build a strong local culture of learning and inclusion through regular, in-person engagement for members in a specific city or area.
Champion outreach to local universities and employers to grow awareness of technical analysis and the CMT Program in the local market.
Maintain a healthy, self-governed volunteer group that delivers reliable programming and reports into the Chapter as needed.
Understanding Groups and Gigs
A Group is an ongoing, strategic body of volunteers who collaborate on a defined mission over an extended period. Groups have formal governance, defined membership, and regular meeting cadences. Joining a group means becoming part of a team committed to driving long-term impact within CMT.
A Gig is a short-term, tactical assignment with a clear deliverable and timeline. Gigs are ideal for volunteers who want to contribute their expertise to a specific task without a long-term commitment. They are time-boxed and goal-oriented.
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| Ideal Candidate |
Eligible CMT Journey Stages
Leads: Active Professional Member or Affiliate Member; Volunteers: Active Candidate L2+
Key Competencies
Local convening; event execution; CRM basics
Suggested Career Age & TA Depth
3+ years experience; 1–3 years TA |
| What You'll Do |
Core Activities
Host quarterly Community meetings and networking events, including thematic inclusion-focused sessions tailored to the local audience. Organize and deliver outreach visits, talks, or collaborations with local universities and employers to encourage rigorous technical analysis education and practice. Welcome new members at events and maintain active local communication channels (mailing lists, chats, or social media) to keep members engaged. Hire and onboard Community volunteers, assign roles for events and outreach, and conduct regular volunteer group meetings to track plans and progress. |
| Time Commitment |
Recommended Time Commitment & Cadence
Community leaders should expect a commitment of 4–8 hours per month. This includes a 1-hour monthly planning meeting, plus time for venue coordination, local member outreach, and social media engagement. During months with major local events, this commitment may increase to 10–12 hours.
Communities are expected to convene their leadership groups at least six to eight times per year. While the formal requirement is bi-monthly, most successful communities meet monthly to plan local networking mixers, technical talks, and candidate study sessions.
Member Appointment & Term
BYLAWS §8.02(E): The members of the committee shall be appointed by the committee chair with the approval of the Board to serve for a term of one (1) year or such longer period as the Board may determine, provided that no individual shall serve as a member of a committee (including anytime as committee chair) for more than four (4) consecutive years.
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Available short-term assignments will be listed here.