MEA Client Solutions Associate

Cambridge Associates; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Associates in Dubai invites a Client Solutions Associate to join our MEA practice. This desk-based role supports the MEA Senior Director by coordinating opportunities, conducting basic research, responding to RFPs, and creating introductory materials in PowerPoint.

You will track activity in a CRM, work with investment teams and client solutions colleagues, and help map the ecosystem of clients, prospects, and influencers while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Excellent client solutions experience within the institutional investment industry.
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong listening and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate independently with a high level of direct responsibility while also partnering with teammates and investment teams.
• The ability to strive for results, setting and achieving goals.
• Capable of managing long-term relationships.
• Undergraduate degree is required.
• Existing network in the MEA region is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop a complete understanding of Cambridge Associates’ investment services, processes and philosophy and articulate the firm’s capabilities with internal constituents.
• Work closely with the MEA Senior Director client solutions and colleagues and investment teams to map ecosystem – clients, prospects, influencers.
• Conduct background research on potential and actual opportunities.
• Coordinate with Client Solutions Directors and investment teams to execute engagement and outreach plan across clients, prospects, and COIs.
• Participate in prospective client calls and write briefing documents. Evaluate opportunities and apply business acceptance criteria to meet goals.
• Write proposal letters and respond to RFPs.
• Prepare PowerPoint materials for meetings with clients, prospective clients, and influencers.
• Schedule and plan for prospective client meetings with investment teams.
• Coordinate client and prospect meeting rehearsals with investment teams to ensure effective sales discussions.
• Update CRM system and report on trends.
• Collaborate across groups including client solutions, marketing, leadership, investment directors, legal, and finance.
• Proactively share industry trends, lessons learned, and information on competitors.

Skills

Client solutions experience

Communication skills

Listening skills

Organizational skills

Independent working

Goal orientation

Relationship management

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Cambridge Associates in Dubai invites a Client Solutions Associate to join our MEA practice. This desk-based role supports the MEA Senior Director by coordinating opportunities, conducting basic research, responding to RFPs, and creating introductory materials in PowerPoint.

You will track activity in a CRM, work with investment teams and client solutions colleagues, and help map the ecosystem of clients, prospects, and influencers while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.