MEA Client Solutions Specialist

Cambridge Associates LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Associates LLC seeks a Client Solutions Associate to join the MEA practice. The role is desk-based, supporting the MEA Senior Director and investment teams by researching opportunities, responding to RFPs, creating materials, and tracking activity in the CRM.

The successful candidate will collaborate across client solutions, marketing, and finance, coordinate engagement plans, and help grow revenue while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and teamwork across the firm.

Qualifications

• Excellent client solutions experience within the institutional investment industry.
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong listening and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to operate independently with a high level of direct responsibility while also partnering effectively with both fellow client solutions team members and investment teams.
• Ability to strive for results, setting and achieving goals.
• Capable of managing long-term relationships.
• 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 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 and client calls and write briefing documents.
• Evaluate opportunities and apply business acceptance criteria to meet business goals for revenue growth and profitability.
• 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.
• Work collaboratively and in close partnership with colleagues at Cambridge Associates spanning various groups including client solutions, marketing, firm & practice leadership, investment directors, legal, and finance.
• Proactively share industry trends, lessons learned, and information on competitors with colleagues at Cambridge Associates.

Skills

Client solutions

Communication

Listening

Attention to detail

Independent work

Goal orientation

Relationship management

MEA network

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Cambridge Associates LLC seeks a Client Solutions Associate to join the MEA practice. The role is desk-based, supporting the MEA Senior Director and investment teams by researching opportunities, responding to RFPs, creating materials, and tracking activity in the CRM.

The successful candidate will collaborate across client solutions, marketing, and finance, coordinate engagement plans, and help grow revenue while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and teamwork across the firm.