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Director, GCC Growth and Client Engagement
Location
United Arab Emirates
Posted
78 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Director, GCC Growth and Client Engagement
Eurasia Group
• Build and expand strong, trust-based relationships with both corporate leaders and institutional investors in the GCC region. • Identify new business opportunities and drive client acquisition to meet revenue growth targets across both corporate and financial sector clients. • Deepen relationships with existing clients by understanding their evolving needs and aligning Eurasia Group’s offerings to deliver tailored, solutions-based engagements. • Maintain a strong understanding of market developments, regional geopolitics, and sector-specific risks to advise clients effectively and proactively. • Generate significant client interactions between clients and Eurasia Group’s research and sectoral teams to drive cross-sell initiatives. • Partner with Eurasia Group leadership to shape and execute a growth strategy for the GCC, leveraging the firm’s global expertise and regional networks. • Collaborate with research, consulting, and product teams to develop integrated solutions that address clients’ most pressing strategic and risk-related challenges. • Contribute to the development of thought leadership, including participating in high-profile client discussions, industry conferences, and public forums to represent Eurasia Group’s insights. • Provide input on commercial strategies and opportunities in the region, including pricing models, product development, and go-to-market approaches. • Work closely with colleagues across Eurasia Group’s global offices to ensure seamless delivery of services and coordinated client coverage. • Foster a collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented culture across Eurasia Group’s regional efforts.
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of relevant experience in client-facing roles within consulting, advisory, investment banking, financial markets, or corporate affairs; direct experience in the GCC is highly desirable.
- A proven track record of building and expanding commercial relationships, particularly with senior decision-makers at corporates and institutional investors.
- Strong understanding of the intersection of geopolitics, markets, and business strategy; familiarity with emerging markets and regional dynamics is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and geographies to deliver high-impact client solutions.
- Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, with the confidence to represent Eurasia Group at senior-level client meetings and public forums.
- Self-starter with high energy, commercial acumen, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (Master’s, MBA, or similar) preferred.
- Willingness to travel frequently across the GCC and, as needed, to Eurasia Group’s global offices.
Benefits
- Fostering an environment that is empowering and globally minded
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