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

King Deux Search & Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset manager in Dubai is seeking an Institutional Sales Director to enhance its institutional presence in the Middle East. You will drive capital raising efforts and build partnerships across sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and pension funds. Candidates should have over 8 years of institutional sales experience, a relevant degree, and fluency in English, with Arabic being a strong plus. The role offers a competitive salary and significant career growth potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in institutional sales or capital raising.
• Deep understanding of GCC investor preferences required.
• Existing relationships with Saudi/UAE sovereign entities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a GCC-focused sales strategy for institutional products.
• Cultivate relationships with sovereign wealth funds and banks.
• Represent the firm at industry conferences and events.

Skills

Institutional sales/capital raising

Relationship management

GCC regulatory knowledge

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration

Master's degree (MBA/Finance)

Relevant professional certifications (CFA, CAIA)

Job description

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

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

• 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

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)

How to Apply

Interested parties, please send your CV directly to [e-mail] or apply directly. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.