Client Development Associate, Family Office Coverage

Gulfcapitalintelligence; Dubai; On-site; AED 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Capital Intelligence is seeking a Client Development Associate in Dubai to support the senior client coverage team. This role focuses on building relationships with family offices, private banks, and sovereign wealth clients across the GCC.

The ideal candidate should have 2-5 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and an understanding of GCC investment culture. A CFA progress or CAIA qualification is preferred. Candidates will have the opportunity to review sample conviction reports and engage with senior team members during the application process.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in institutional sales or relationship management.
• Existing relationships within GCC family offices or private banking.
• Ability to represent the firm at the analytical level during client conversations.

Responsibilities

• Support senior client coverage team in building relationships.
• Identify and qualify prospective institutional clients.
• Manage early stages of the client onboarding process.

Skills

Institutional sales experience

Relationship management

Strong communication skills

Presentation skills

Understanding of GCC investment culture

Education

CFA progress or CAIA qualification

Job description

# Client Development AssociateDubai DIFCFull-timeAED 160,000 – 220,000 base + performance incentiveApply for this RoleGCI Platform › Careers › Client Development Associate## About the RoleGulf Capital Intelligence is hiring a Client Development Associate to support our senior client coverage team in growing relationships with family offices, private banks, and sovereign wealth vehicles across the GCC.This role is responsible for identifying and qualifying prospective institutional clients, supporting senior directors in client presentations and proposal development, and managing the early stages of the client onboarding process. This is a business development role within a highly specialised intelligence firm, not a traditional sales position.## Requirements* 2-5 years experience in institutional sales, relationship management, or investment product coverage* Existing relationships or access within GCC family office, private banking, or wealth management network* Strong communication and presentation skills in English (Arabic a significant advantage)* Understanding of GCC investment culture and relationship-driven business development* Ability to represent GCI at the analytical level during client conversations* CFA progress or CAIA qualification preferred## About Gulf Capital IntelligenceGulf Capital Intelligence operates a multi-agent AI conviction engine designed for the GCC private investment market. Our platform deploys six specialist intelligence agents covering macro and capital flow, sector dynamics, legal and regulatory risk, ESG compliance, financial health, and leadership integrity to produce structured conviction reports for family offices, sovereign wealth funds, and private banking clients.We are headquartered at Gate Village, DIFC Dubai with growing coverage of Saudi Arabia and the broader GCC. Our clients are institutional investors who make high-stakes private market allocation decisions and require intelligence infrastructure that goes beyond what traditional research desks can provide.All correspondence: [e-mail]### Ready to Apply?Applications are reviewed personally by senior GCI team members. Qualified candidates receive a sample conviction report via WhatsApp before the first interview call.Submit Your Application