Institutional Sales, Global Leading Asset Manager, 500B USD AUM

King Deux Search & Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

King Deux Search & Consulting is seeking an Institutional Sales Director for a global leading asset manager with 500B AUM, expanding in the GCC. You will drive capital raising and build relationships with sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and pension funds across the GCC.

You will promote equities, fixed income, ETFs and private markets while coordinating with investment, legal and compliance teams, and representing the firm at industry events in Dubai.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in institutional sales/capital raising.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
• Master's degree (MBA/Finance) preferred.
• Fluency in English; Arabic a strong plus.
• Existing relationships with GCC sovereign entities.
• CFA/CAIA certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a GCC-focused sales strategy for our institutional products.
• Cultivate relationships with SWFs (e.g., ADIA, PIF, Mubadala), banks and fund-of-funds.
• Structure bespoke solutions including segregated accounts and co-investments.
• Articulate our market edge and investment capabilities to regional investors.
• Monitor GCC regulatory trends to align product distribution.
• Represent the firm at key industry conferences and events.
• Partner with investment, legal and compliance teams to tailor offerings.
• Coordinate with Dubai-based custodians and placement agents.

Skills

Strategic sales leadership

Relationship building

Capital raising

Financial markets knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field

Master's degree (MBA/Finance) preferred

CFA/CAIA certifications

Job description

Institutional Sales, Global Leading Asset Manager, 500B USD AUM

Job Openings Institutional Sales, Global Leading Asset Manager, 500B USD AUM

About the job Institutional Sales, Global Leading Asset Manager, 500B USD AUM

King Deux Search & Consulting is a specialised executive search firm which offers bespoke talent solutions across financial services and commerce. We are committed to not only finding the right opportunity for our candidates but also leaving a legacy that lives on beyond the hiring process.

We are a leading global asset manager expanding our institutional presence in the Middle East. We seek an Institutional Sales Director to drive capital raising and client partnerships across sovereign wealth funds (SWFs), family offices, and pension funds in the GCC region.

You will promote our suite of investment strategies (equities, fixed income, ETFs and private markets) while leveraging Dubai's position as a gateway for cross-border investment flows.

About your role

Business Development & Capital Raising

• Develop and execute a GCC-focused sales strategy for our institutional products


• Cultivate relationships with SWFs (e.g., ADIA, PIF, Mubadala), banks and fund-of-funds


• Structure bespoke solutions including segregated accounts and co-investments

Client & Market Expertise

• Articulate our market edge and investment capabilities to regional investors


• Monitor GCC regulatory trends to align product distribution


• Represent the firm at key industry conferences and events

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with investment, legal and compliance teams to tailor offerings


• Coordinate with Dubai-based custodians and placement agents

What you will need to succeed

• 8+ years in institutional sales/capital raising


• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field


• Master's degree (MBA/Finance) preferred


• Deep understanding of GCC investor preferences


• Fluency in English; Arabic a strong plus


• Existing relationships with Saudi/UAE sovereign entities


• Relevant professional certifications (CFA, CAIA)