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

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the investment sector is seeking a Business Development & IR Manager for the Middle East Region. The role involves building relationships with key fund managers and institutional investors, requiring proficiency in Arabic and extensive experience in client management. Successful candidates will demonstrate persuasive communication skills, a strong understanding of the investment landscape, and the ability to thrive under pressure while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Travel to the Middle East will be necessary.

Qualifications

• Fluent Arabic required.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Good understanding of investment management industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships with investors in the Middle East.
• Draft and collect feedback from investor calls.
• Coordinate event timelines and execute lead generation strategies.

Skills

Persuasive communication

Organizational skills

Sales skills

Investor relationship management

Event management

Understanding of investment management

Audience development planning

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

Pardot

Boomset

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

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Client:

Ramsey Portia

Location:

Shrewsbury, 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, with the ability to cross-sell
• Excellent organizational 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
• Good understanding of the investment management industry, investor client base, and curiosity to learn more
• Comfortable with traveling abroad
• 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 skills
• Ability to manage event project timelines and liaise with the IR team to keep tasks on track
• Ability to grow new business targets and strengthen existing relationships
• Maintain regular communication with investors via 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 audience targets
• Coordinate with Program Directors, Client Coordinators, and Logistics Managers for events; communicate effectively with all involved staff
• Source content from investors for the Allocator Intel Network
• Willingness to travel to the Middle East region