Business Development & IR Manager – Middle East Region, Fluent Arabic required

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Business Development & IR Manager focused on the Middle East region, requiring fluent Arabic and proven client relationship skills. The successful candidate will navigate investor communications, manage events, and contribute to business growth while understanding market trends and dynamics. The role offers the opportunity to make meaningful connections within the investment management industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in client relationship management.
• Understanding of financial markets and investment trends.
• Interest in staying updated on global news.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with fund managers and institutional investors.
• Manage event project timelines.
• Source content from investors for the Allocator Intel Network.

Skills

Persuasive communication

Organization skills

Sales skills

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Self-starter attitude

Team player

Understanding of the investment management industry

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

Pardot

Boomset

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Business Development & IR Manager – Middle East Region, Fluent Arabic required, Bristol

Client: Ramsey Portia

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

The Sales & Investor Relations Manager is an experienced client relationship management professional who will build a solid network of relationships with key fund managers & institutional investors in the Middle East Region.

The role requires:

• Persuasive communication skills both written and oral, and ability to cross-sell
• Excellent organization skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Very good phone manners and sales skills. Presentation and public speaking skills are a plus
• Draft and collect feedback (well-written notes) from investor calls and meetings to help Program Directors prepare agendas
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to discern priorities
• Understanding of the territory and ability to grow within the market
• Self-starter and resilient attitude
• Team player
• A good understanding of the investment management industry and in-depth knowledge of investor client base, with curiosity to continue learning
• Comfortable with traveling abroad
• Interest in staying abreast of global news and a mature understanding of regional social, political, and economic trends and their impact on the investment industry
• Audience development planning understanding
• Ability to manage event project timelines and liaise with the wider IR team to keep tasks on track
• Ability to grow new business targets and strengthen existing relationships
• Regular communication with investors through face-to-face meetings, calls, and emails
• Proficiency in Salesforce, Excel, Pardot, Boomset, and other CRM tools related to event planning
• Ability to work with Marketing team on lead generation projects and communicate needs and audience targets
• Coordinate with Program Directors, Client Coordinators, and Logistics Managers leading up to events; communicate effectively with all staff involved
• Source content from investors for the Allocator Intel Network
• Willingness to travel to the Middle East region