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

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Business Development & IR Manager for the Middle East Region, based in York. This role involves building and nurturing investor relations while developing key communication and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the investment management industry and be comfortable traveling within the Middle East.

Benefits

Travel opportunities

Professional development

Qualifications

• Experienced client relationship management professional.
• Strong communication and organizational skills essential.
• Industry understanding required, especially in investment management.

Responsibilities

• Building a solid network with key fund managers & institutional investors.
• Developing audience development strategies.
• Maintaining regular communication with investors.

Skills

Persuasive communication skills

Organizational skills

Sales skills

Presentation skills

Public speaking skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of investment management

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

Pardot

Boomset

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

Client: Ramsey Portia

Location: York, Middle East Region

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 responsible for building a solid network of relationships with key fund managers & institutional investors in the Middle East Region.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing persuasive communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to cross-sell
• Exhibiting excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Maintaining good phone manners and sales skills; presentation and public speaking skills are a plus
• Drafting and collecting feedback from investor calls and meetings to assist Program Directors in preparing agendas
• Working effectively under pressure and within deadlines
• Prioritizing tasks effectively
• Understanding the territory and identifying growth opportunities within the market
• Being a self-starter with a resilient attitude
• Being a team player
• Having a good understanding of the investment management industry, investor client base, and a curiosity to learn more
• Being comfortable with traveling abroad
• Staying informed on global news and regional affairs, understanding social, political, and economic trends affecting the investment industry
• Planning audience development strategies
• Managing event project timelines and coordinating with the IR team to ensure tasks are on track
• Growing new business targets and strengthening existing relationships
• Maintaining 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
• Collaborating with the Marketing team on lead generation projects and communicating audience targets
• Working with Program Directors, Client Coordinators, and Logistics Managers in event management and project communication
• Sourcing content from investors for the Allocator Intel Network
• Willingness to travel within the Middle East region