UAE-based Regional Head of Middle East Distribution

Client of Hanson Search Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free compensation

Senior leadership role

Job summary

Hanson Search partners with a leading international asset manager to appoint a Head of Middle East Distribution based in the United Arab Emirates. The role carries full responsibility for the firm’s distribution strategy and client relationships across the Middle East, working closely with global distribution teams and product and investment colleagues.

We seek a senior leader with proven asset-management distribution experience in the GCC, particularly UAE and Saudi Arabia, capable of shaping

Qualifications

• Significant asset management distribution experience with senior UAE/GCC coverage.
• Track record of raising assets and winning mandates from regional institutions.
• Established GCC network, especially UAE and Saudi Arabia.
• Broad knowledge of investment products across public and private markets including fund structures and distribution models.
• Strong understanding of the regional regulatory environment and client decision-making processes.
• Experience leading teams and managing a regional business with commercial accountability.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage senior decision-makers.
• Arabic language skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the regional distribution strategy for the Middle East.
• Lead relationships with sovereign wealth funds, government entities, pension funds, insurers—the senior relationships in the region.
• Expand wholesale and wealth channels with private banks, wealth managers, family offices and regional banks.
• Originate and close new business across pooled funds and segregated mandates, managing a disciplined pipeline.
• Collaborate with product and investment teams to tailor offerings including Sharia-compliant solutions.
• Oversee client service and investment reviews, reporting, and escalation of key relationships.
• Monitor regional market trends and regulatory developments to inform strategy and governance.
• Represent the firm at client meetings and industry events as the senior regional ambassador.

Skills

Regional leadership

Relationship management

Business development

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Arabic language (desirable)

Education

CFA qualification (advantageous)

Job description

Hanson Search partners with a leading international asset manager to appoint a Head of Middle East Distribution based in the United Arab Emirates. The role carries full responsibility for the firm’s distribution strategy and client relationships across the Middle East, working closely with global distribution teams and product and investment colleagues.

We seek a senior leader with proven asset-management distribution experience in the GCC, particularly UAE and Saudi Arabia, capable of shaping