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

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in investment management seeks a Business Development & IR Manager for the Middle East region in Kingston upon Hull. The ideal candidate will excel in client relationship management, possess persuasive communication skills, and have a thorough understanding of the investment management industry. This position requires a self-starter who can handle multiple tasks under pressure while maintaining strong relationships with investors.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills needed for client relationships.
• Experience in the investment management industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with key fund managers in the Middle East.
• Coordinate with internal teams for successful event planning.

Skills

Persuasive communication

Organization skills

Sales skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Understanding of investment management

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

Pardot

Boomset

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Business Development & IR Manager – Middle East Region, Fluent Arabic required, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

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Client:

Ramsey Portia

Location:

Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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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, in-depth knowledge of investor client base, and curiosity to learn more
• Comfortable with traveling abroad
• An interest in staying abreast of global news and a mature grasp of general affairs, especially in their 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 the 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
• Work with the Marketing team to advise 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 in project management
• Source content from investors for the Allocator Intel Network.
• Willingness to travel to the Middle East region