Director of Business Development - Institutional

Abrdn Investments Middle East Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment company is seeking a Director of Business Development based in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will maintain and expand the company's presence in the Middle East & Africa, managing client relationships and developing growth strategies. Ideal candidates should have knowledge of the Kuwait investment landscape and a proven track record in business development. This role emphasizes building long-term partnerships and achieving strategic growth objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Director or similar role in business development.
• Successful track record of developing long-term partnerships.
• Expertise in developing and implementing growth strategies.
• Ability to provide accurate and actionable management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand Aberdeen's presence in the Middle East & Africa.
• Strengthen existing client relationships and develop new opportunities.
• Drive strategic initiatives for business growth.
• Develop long-term partnerships with clients to ensure satisfaction and retention.
• Oversee management of relationships with key clients to support growth and outcomes.
• Develop and implement strategies to secure new growth opportunities.
• Prepare business plans for Kuwait and growth-maximizing proposals.

Skills

Knowledge of the Kuwait investment landscape

Experience in business development

Client relationship management

Strategic planning abilities

Job description

Job Description

At aberdeen our ambition is to be the UKs leading Wealth & Investments group.

Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industrys best talent.

Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients customers colleagues shareholders and society.

We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service supported by leading technology and talent.

Aberdeen comprises three businesses interactive investor (ii) Investments and Adviser each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients evolving needs:

• interactive investor the UKs second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform enables individuals in the UK to plan save and invest in the way that works for them.
• Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers enabling them to create value for their customers.
• Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market through either public markets or alternative asset classes.

About the department

Aberdeen is a global investment company that helps clients and customers plan save and invest for the future. We manage and administer 506bn AUMA 30 June 2024.

Aberdeen covers its Middle East & African clients from its regional office in Abu Dhabi which is where this role is based.

About the role

As the Director of Business Development you will get the opportunity to be responsible for maintaining and expanding aberdeens presence in the Middle East & Africa region. This includes strengthening existing client relationships developing new opportunities and driving strategic initiatives to achieve growth.

Within this role you will be building and managing a number of aberdeens client relationships in Kuwait and across the Middle East & Africa region.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development

• Develop a deep understanding of aberdeens investment products to effectively engage a diverse client base and showcase aberdeens investment capabilities.
• Identify growth opportunities and drive initiatives that align with regional and organizational goals

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor matching client investment needs with tailored propositions and product offerings.
• Develop long term partnerships with clients to ensure client satisfaction and enhance retention
• Oversee the management of relationships with key clients to support business growth and achieve targeted outcomes.

Strategic Planning

• Develop and implement strategies to secure new growth opportunities.
• Prepare specific business plans for Kuwait and proposals aimed at maximizing growth.

About the candidate requirements

• Knowledge of the Kuwait investment landscape
• Experience of developing and implementing strategies to secure new growth opportunities
• Experience of developing long term partnerships with clients to ensure client satisfaction and enhance retention
• Ability to provide accurate and actionable management reporting for internal stakeholders

Required Experience

Director

Inclusion and Diversity

We have a longterm commitment to building inclusive workplaces; we value diversity in our workforce and welcome enquiries from everyone. If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.

We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds experience cognitive and neurodiversity age gender gender identity sexual orientation disability religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.