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

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm is seeking a Business Development & IR Manager for the Middle East Region, requiring fluent Arabic and a strong background in client relationships. The role involves building networks with investors, understanding market dynamics, and developing business targets while maintaining effective communication. The position is based in Dartford and involves travel abroad, offering a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Arabic; experience in client relationship management.
• Good understanding of the investment industry and investor client base.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with key fund managers and investors in the Middle East.
• Draft notes and prepare agendas for investor meetings.
• Coordinate with marketing on lead generation and event planning.

Skills

Persuasive communication

Sales skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Understanding of investment management

Event project management

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

Pardot

Boomset

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

Client: Ramsey Portia

Location: Dartford, 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 learn more
• Comfortable with traveling abroad
• An interest in staying abreast of global news and a mature grasp of general affairs, particularly in the region; understanding social, political, and economic trends and their impact on the investment industry
• Audience development planning understanding
• Ability to run event project timelines on schedule and liaise with wider IR team to keep tasks on track
• Ability to grow new business targets and strengthen existing relationships
• Maintain 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
• Collaborate with Marketing to advise on lead generation projects and communicate needs and audience targets
• Coordinate with Program Directors, Client Coordinators, and Logistics Managers for event planning; communicate effectively with all involved staff
• Source content from investors for the Allocator Intel Network
• Willingness to travel to the Middle East region