Director, Corporate Development - The Gulf

Sloane Shorey Consulting; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 550,000 - 919,000; Full time

Job summary

A global advisory firm is seeking a Director of Corporate Development to lead client engagement in the Middle East. This senior role involves developing relationships with investment firms and law practices, identifying opportunities in the Gulf, and representing the firm. The ideal candidate has significant experience in the region with a strong network. Excellent compensation offered.

Benefits

Excellent compensation

Opportunity to shape the Middle East office

Work at the highest levels of the firm

Qualifications

• Significant tenure operating in the Gulf with a strong reputation.
• Extensive network across investment and law firms.
• Proven track record in senior client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deepen relationships with investment firms and law practices.
• Identify opportunities to expand the firm's reach in the Gulf.
• Represent the firm with discretion and authority.

Skills

Relationship building

Client origination

Cultural fluency in Gulf business environment

Negotiation at senior levels

Job description

Director Corporate Development
Strategic Advisory Boutique Middle East
A global advisory firm independent and quality-driven is establishing a presence in the Middle East.
We are seeking a senior professional to lead client development efforts in the region building relationships and shaping the firms footprint.
Responsibilities

• Develop and deepen relationships with investment firms law practices and other strategic partners in the Gulf.
• Identify opportunities to expand the firms reach and credibility across the UAE KSA Qatar and Bahrain.
• Act as the first point of presence in the region supported by delivery teams in head office.
• Represent the firm with discretion diplomacy and authority ensuring long-term trusted relationships.
• Influence and negotiate at senior levels to create opportunities for client mandates.

Profile

• Significant tenure operating in the Gulf with a strong reputation in the market.
• Extensive network across investment firms law firms and related advisory communities.
• Proven track record in client origination and relationship building (e.g. as Partner Principal or senior client-facing role).
• Operates with credibility discretion and soft power rather than overt sales.
• Culturally fluent able to navigate the nuances of the Gulf business environment.

Why Join

• Shape the regional footprint of a respected global advisory firm.
• Opportunity to leverage an established international platform while building the Middle East office from inception.
• Operate at the highest levels with a focus on quality relationships and premium mandates.
• Excellent compensation

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