Wealth Management Associate

HUMAN-AI-Z Nexus Technology; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

HUMAN-AI-Z Nexus Technology in Dubai, UAE, is seeking a Senior Business Development Associate to expand the firm's distribution network across the GCC and selected international markets.

The role requires building strategic relationships with wealth managers, IFAs, EAMs, private banks, and family offices, originating new partnerships and driving capital-raising for private credit and real estate strategies. Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years in BD, capital raising, or distribution in asset management or wealth management.
• Proven success in building distribution partnerships and capital raising.
• Established GCC private wealth network is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of alternative investments, esp. private credit and real estate.

Responsibilities

• Develop BD and capital-raising strategies to grow distribution.
• Onboard licensed wealth managers, IFAs, EAMs, banks, and family offices.
• Deliver presentations, due diligence, and partner support.
• Maintain a robust pipeline using the CRM.
• Represent the firm at conferences and client meetings.
• Collaborate with investment, marketing, legal, and compliance teams on fundraising.
• Monitor market trends and identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Business development

Capital raising

Relationship management

CRM proficiency

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Communication

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

MS Office

Job description

Job Description: Senior Business Development Associate Location: Dubai, UAE

Position Overview Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Senior Business Development Associate to expand the firm's distribution network across the GCC and selected international markets.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of developing strategic relationships with wealth management firms, independent financial advisers (IFAs), external asset managers (EAMs), private banks, and family offices that provide alternative investment solutions to their clients.

Working closely with senior leadership, the Senior Associate will be responsible for originating new distribution partnerships, strengthening existing relationships, and driving capital-raising initiatives for their private credit and real estate investment strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute business development and capital-raising strategies to expand the Global's distribution network.
• Identify, engage, and onboard licensed wealth management firms, IFAs, EAMs, private banks, and family offices as distribution partners.
• Deliver product presentations, due diligence meetings, and ongoing support to distribution partners.
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective partners and opportunities using the firm's CRM platform.
• Represent the firm at industry conferences, networking events, and client meetings.
• Collaborate with investment, marketing, legal, and compliance teams to support fundraising initiatives and ensure consistent partner engagement.
• Monitor market trends and identify new business opportunities to support the firm's growth objectives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of business development, capital raising, relationship management, or distribution experience within asset management, wealth management, or alternative investments.
• Proven success developing distribution partnerships and raising capital through licensed wealth managers, independent financial advisers (IFAs), external asset managers (EAMs), private banks, and family offices.
• Established relationships within the GCC private wealth market are highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of alternative investments, particularly private credit and real estate.
• Excellent relationship management, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, commercially driven, and able to work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM platforms such as Salesforce or Hub Spot.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic or additional languages is an advantage.