CMT Volunteer R&D
Saudi Arabia Chapter
About
The Saudi Arabia Chapter represents CMT Association’s community in one of the Middle East’s most significant financial markets. The chapter provides local members and candidates with a platform for professional development and networking as they apply technical analysis to the region’s unique market dynamics. The first CMT charter was awarded in Saudi Arabia on November 6, 2007, marking an early entry into the Middle East. The chapter is a key part of our presence in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region, reflecting the global applicability of technical analysis and the CMT designation.
Mission
The Saudi Arabia Chapter’s mission is to be the primary force for advancing the professional discipline of technical analysis and institutional standards within the Kingdom’s rapidly evolving financial sector. We are dedicated to building a sophisticated and disciplined investment community by providing robust member education and actively advocating for the core value of the Chartered Market Technician® (CMT) credential among local financial institutions, exchanges, and regulatory bodies. We value rigor, knowledge, and ethical practice, ensuring that the application of technical analysis aligns with global best practices while being tailored to the local market’s unique needs. Our work contributes directly to the development of a highly skilled, rules-based workforce, establishing the CMT designation as the essential qualification for career success in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Leadership & Support
Core Responsibilities
Steward the CMT Association mission at the national level, extending engagement to members and stakeholders beyond individual city communities.
Lead national advocacy for technical analysis with regulators, financial media, and institutional employers.
Provide governance oversight and leadership for city Communities, ensuring consistent standards, reporting, and volunteer support across the country.
Call to Service
Understanding Groups and Gigs
What is a Group?
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.
What is a Gig?
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.
(How to Join This Group)
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Eligible CMT Journey Stages
Chairs/Officers: Active Professional Member (preferred Active Charter Holder); Members: Active Professional Member or Affiliate Member
Key Competencies
Organizing; partnerships; budget basics
Suggested Career Age & TA Depth
6+ years experience; 3+ years TA |
| What You'll Do |
Core Activities
Engage members and partners outside city Communities through national communications, virtual touchpoints, and cross-city initiatives. Host annual or flagship Chapter summits and thematic inclusion campaigns that bring multiple Communities together. Meet regularly with national regulators and financial media outlets to promote recognition of technical analysis and the CMT Program. Coordinate and support Community leaders, including scheduling leadership calls, sharing programming templates, and tracking basic governance and reporting. Hire and onboard Chapter-level volunteers and conduct regular Chapter volunteer meetings to review progress and plan upcoming programs. |
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Recommended Time Commitment & Cadence
Chapter leaders should expect a commitment of 6–12 hours per month. This includes approximately 1–2 hours for the formal monthly meeting, with the remaining time dedicated to stakeholder engagement, partnership development, and overseeing city-level Communities. Time commitments may spike to 15+ hours during national seminars or major regional event months.
Chapters are required to hold formal leadership meetings at least four times per fiscal year (quarterly). While quarterly is the minimum, most active chapters convene monthly or every 6–8 weeks to coordinate regional programming, advocacy initiatives, and community support.
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.