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

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in Newport seeks a Business Development & Investor Relations Manager fluent in Arabic to enhance relationships with fund managers in the Middle East. This role involves persuasive communication, sales skills, and managing investor interactions while navigating the investment management landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience in relationship management with fund managers and institutional investors.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Fluent in Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with key investors in the Middle East.
• Draft and collect notes from investor calls.
• Coordinate with marketing for lead generation.

Skills

Persuasive communication skills

Organization skills

Sales skills

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Understanding of investment management

CRM tools proficiency

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

Pardot

Boomset

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

Client: Ramsey Portia

Location: Newport, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

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, especially in the region; understanding 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
• 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 Marketing team to advise on lead generation projects and communicate audience targets
• Coordinate with Program Directors, Client Coordinators, and Logistics Managers for event management; communicate effectively with all involved staff
• Source content from investors for the Allocator Intel Network
• Willingness to travel to the Middle East region