Director GCC Growth And Client Engagement

Eurasia Group; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurasia Group is seeking a seasoned Director to lead growth across the GCC, expanding presence, deepening existing client relationships, and acquiring new corporate and financial sector clients. The role is client-facing, strategic, and requires close collaboration with global research and leadership teams to deliver high-value advisory solutions integrated into clients’ investment decisions.

The position is based in the GCC with flexible location and frequent travel, prioritizing thought

Qualifications

• Senior client-facing executive with deep understanding of geopolitics and risk.
• Proven track record building and expanding client relationships in corporate and financial sectors.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the GCC region.

Responsibilities

• Build and expand strong relationships with corporate leaders and institutional investors in the GCC.
• Identify new business opportunities and drive client acquisition to meet revenue growth targets.
• Align Eurasia Group offerings with client needs and drive cross-sell initiatives across research and sector teams.
• Collaborate with global offices to ensure seamless delivery and coordinated client coverage.

Job description

Job Description:

About Eurasia Group And GZERO Media

Eurasia Group is the world's leading global research and advisory firm. We help clients understand, anticipate, and respond to instability and opportunities everywhere they do business. Together with GZERO Media—the go-to source of first insight into geopolitics—and our full-fledged events team, the Eurasia Group umbrella provides a complete political risk solution. Headquartered in New York, we have offices in Washington, London, São Paulo, Brasilia, Tokyo, Singapore, and San Francisco, as well as on-the-ground experts in more than a hundred countries in every region of the world. We are committed to analysis that is free of political bias and the influence of private interests. Visit us: eurasiagroup.net | gzeromedia.com Follow us: LinkedIn | X | Threads | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Position Overview

Eurasia Group is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director to lead and support the firm’s growth across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. This senior client-facing role will focus on expanding Eurasia Group's presence in the region, deepening relationships with existing clients, and acquiring new clients across both corporates and financial sector clients including institutional Investors. The Director will play a key role in advancing strategic initiatives to scale Eurasia Group's impact and market share in the GCC. This includes working closely with global research, sectoral, and leadership teams to deliver high-value advisory solutions that integrate geopolitical insight into clients' investment strategies and business decision-making. This role will be based in the GCC region (with flexibility on location while) and will involve frequent client engagement and regional travel.

Responsibilities

Client Growth & Engagement

• Build and expand strong, trust-based relationships with both corporate leaders and institutional investors in the GCC region.
• Identify new business opportunities and drive client acquisition to meet revenue growth targets across both corporate and financial sector clients.
• Deepen relationships with existing clients by understanding their evolving needs and aligning Eurasia Group's offerings to deliver tailored, solutions-based engagements.
• Maintain a strong understanding of market developments, regional geopolitics, and sector-specific risks to advise clients effectively and proactively.
• Generate significant client interactions between clients and Eurasia Group's research and sectoral teams to drive cross-sell initiatives.

Strategic Initiatives & Market Development

• Partner with Eurasia Group leadership to shape and execute a growth strategy for the GCC, leveraging the firm’s global expertise and regional networks.
• Collaborate with research, consulting, and product teams to develop integrated solutions that address clients’ most pressing strategic and risk-related challenges.
• Contribute to the development of thought leadership, including participating in high-profile client discussions, industry conferences, and public forums to represent Eurasia Group's insights.
• Provide input on commercial strategies and opportunities in the region, including pricing models, product development, and go-to-market approaches.

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Work closely with colleagues across Eurasia Group's global offices to ensure seamless delivery of services and coordinated client coverage.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented culture across Eurasia Group's regional efforts.

At Eurasia Group, our mission is to provide the tools and understanding needed in a world where politics drives disruption. We put politics first for our clients, and we aspire to be the leading place people come to find out about the world. This requires us to maintain a company culture that puts people first. We are committed to fostering an environment that is empowering and globally minded. We firmly believe that bringing people with a variety of ideas and perspectives to the table makes our analysis stronger for our clients and creates a better workplace. Our leadership team is dedicated to embedding this approach into everything we do and how we lead because we care deeply about our work and our people.