Partner/Managing Director, MENA

Sloaneshorey; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate intelligence firm in Dubai is seeking a Partner/Managing Director to spearhead client development and investigations in the MENA region. The ideal candidate will have 18–25+ years of experience and a strong background in consulting, law, or intelligence, along with a substantial understanding of the Gulf/Middle East markets. This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing team and build a significant source network.

Qualifications

• 18–25+ years of experience in related fields.
• Expertise in consulting, policy, law, investigations, or intelligence.
• Substantive Gulf/Middle East experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop business and client relationships.
• Advise clients on investigations.
• Lead assignments with a high-performing team.
• Build a source network in the region.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Leadership

Investigative intelligence

Market analysis

Job description

Partner/Managing Director, MENA

UAE-based (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)

Corporate Intelligence and Investigations firm is looking to build a market-leading MENA practice in the UAE.

They are seeking a Partner or Managing Director to lead client development and execute source-led enquiries supporting any deals and disputes their clients (law firms, private equity, sovereign wealth funds, governments, MNCs) may have.

Duties:

• Develop business and client relationships
• Advise clients
• Lead assignments
• Develop a source network in the region
• Manage a small high-performing team

Ideal background:

• 18–25+ years of experience
• Background in consulting, policy, law, investigations, intelligence
• Substantive Gulf/Middle East experience

Hiring Firm:

Corporate intelligence and investigations firm which legally obtains information and insights that are not publicly available through a human source network, supporting corporates, lawyers, and investors globally across all sectors.

The firm provides intelligence to support all transactions: acquisitions, divestments, minority stakes, joint ventures, market entry/exit etc., and to support disputes by filling information gaps and providing insights to debunks claims, identify fabrications, profile witnesses, and identify evidence.

Their analysts provide intelligence on:

• People: integrity, reputation, fraud, corruption, bribery, political exposure
• Entities: sanctions compliance, supply chain integrity, human rights, and modern slavery
• Markets: geopolitical risk, regulatory risk, market entry

SLOANE | SHOREY

Strategic advisor on leadership appointments and specialist hires across the risk lifecycle: supporting due diligence, regulation, and dispute resolution in international business and investments.

Sloane Shorey Consulting is an independent executive search and recruitment firm which works with global consulting firms, financial institutions, and private investment funds, delivering confidential searches and discreet hires in corporate intelligence, forensic investigations, and regulatory advisory.

Sloane Shorey is a Ministry of Manpower Licensed Employment Agency: EA License 20S0307