Client Associate Intern

Neuberger Berman; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm in Dubai is seeking a motivated individual to support their Sales team. This role involves conducting market research, aiding client interactions, and providing administrative support. The ideal candidate is currently pursuing or has completed a Bachelor's degree and possesses strong Microsoft Office skills. This position offers opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive work style and teamwork capability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to assist in business strategy.
• Support client-related activities and prepare documentation.
• Provide administrative support to enhance sales processes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Ability to multitask

Education

Currently pursuing or completed a Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

The Role

Our established Dubai based Sales Team actively covers global & local intermediaries, family offices, asset managers, insurance companies, pension funds and sovereign wealth funds with a dynamic and team-driven approach across the Middle East and North Africa. This broad client base will have different needs and requirements with regards to strategies they invest in and day-to-day client servicing.

In this role you will provide ongoing support to the Sales team with their day-to-day client activity and strategic initiatives while working with the following teams: Portfolio Management, Client Services, Marketing, RFP, Compliance and Performance Team.

Responsibilities

• Conducting market research and help on business strategy/client analysis.
• Supporting client and prospects-related activity (presentations, follow the country-specific regulatory framework, etc.).
• Assisting the Sales team during client meetings, writing call reports and ensuring the completion of follow-up tasks.
• Providing administrative support to the Sales team (database management, managing the CRM system, pipeline, run client/product mapping) to help enhance the sales process.
• Helping organize targeted client events across the Middle East & North Africa.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders such as Client Service, Marketing, Compliance and Legal.
• Building your understanding of NB’s capabilities and product suite across various asset classes. Working closely with the client-facing team to ensure clients deliverables and follow-up requests are completed.

Career Perspectives

You will enjoy working with a growing and dedicated asset management firm and with a successful and stable Sales team to further develop their MENA franchise.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn about leading fundamental and quantitative investment strategies through regular interaction with proven and senior Portfolio Managers located around the world.

Ideal Candidates

• Confident and motivated individual with strong communication (oral and written) interpersonal skills.
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment which is fast-paced where we strive to provide an excellent work experience.
• Ability to multitask.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Eagerness to learn about new products and asset classes.

Qualifications / Skills

• Currently pursuing or completed a Bachelors degree.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).

Who you are

• Highly organised.
• Analytical creativity and intellectual curiosity with a strong attention to detail.
• Proactive work style and a good team player.
• High level of integrity with an ability to learn and an ambition to excel.
• Outstanding communication skills including writing and creating presentations.
• Possess a willingness to communicate with all levels of the organisation.

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Required Experience

IC