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

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in investor relations seeks a Business Development & IR Manager for the Middle East region. This experienced professional will enhance relationships with fund managers and institutional investors, requiring strong communication skills, industry knowledge, and a proactive attitude. The role involves travel and a deep understanding of market dynamics, making it ideal for someone looking to drive growth in an influential market segment.

Qualifications

• Experience in client relationship management.
• Knowledge of the investment management industry.
• Fluent Arabic required.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with key fund managers & institutional investors.
• Ensure effective communication with investors.
• Coordinate with marketing for lead generation projects.

Skills

Persuasive communication

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, Oxford district

Client: Ramsey Portia

Location: Oxford district, 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 organisation 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 continue learning
• Comfortable with traveling abroad
• An interest in staying abreast of global news and a mature grasp of general affairs, particularly 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 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