Location: Hybrid (International)

Travel: Frequent - Must be able to travel with 24 hours notice

Compensation:USD $200K+ Bonus+Commission Top-tier salary + all travel expenses covered

Important: Read Before Applying

This is not an academic, research, or entry-level policy role.

We are seeking a senior professional with direct, hands-on experience working with governments, sovereign wealth funds, or government-related investment and financial institutions in the GCC region.

Candidates without practical government or sovereign-level experience will not be considered.

Role Overview

We are appointing a senior-level advisor to act as a strategic liaison between European stakeholders and government or sovereign entities across the Gulf region.

This role requires:

Real operational experience inside or alongside government
Established relationships within sovereign or ministerial circles
Strong geopolitical judgement
Ability to navigate high-level institutional environments

This position is not entry-level. All requirements listed below are mandatory unless stated otherwise.

Requirements

Candidates who do not meet all of the following criteria will not be considered:

Mandatory Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

Applicants must demonstrate:

Minimum 5-10 years senior-level experience

Direct experience working:

Inside a government ministry (GCC preferred), OR

For a sovereign wealth fund, OR

For a government-related investment authority, OR

Within financial, trade, energy, defence, or commerce authorities

Demonstrated professional experience working in Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and/or Saudi Arabia

Proven exposure to decision-making environments at senior institutional level

Experience managing relationships with:

Sovereign wealth funds
Ministries
Government investment bodies
Financial regulators
Energy or defence authorities
Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken, written, and reading at professional level)
Minimum Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred)
Ability to travel internationally within 24 hours notice
Highly discreet, professional, and culturally aware
Ability to manage high-level communications between European stakeholders and Gulf counterparts

Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be considered.

Additional Advantage

Fluency in additional languages beyond Arabic and English
Established network within Gulf state regulatory or governmental bodies
Existing relationships within GCC sovereign institutions
Background in investments, finance, trade, defence, or energy sectors
Experience managing politically sensitive cross-border matters
Established credibility within government-linked entities

Profiles We Are Seeking

We are interested in professionals who have:

Worked at senior level within a GCC ministry
Held roles in sovereign wealth funds (e.g., investment, strategy, international partnerships)
Operated in government-backed investment platforms
Managed cross-border institutional or state-linked projects
Served in senior advisory roles to ministers, boards, or sovereign institutions

Profiles We Are NOT Seeking

Academic researchers without government operational exposure
Entry-level policy analysts
Construction or infrastructure project managers
Real estate project managers
Junior consultants without sovereign-level experience

Core Responsibilities

Lead strategic engagement with government and sovereign stakeholders
Navigate institutional processes within GCC entities
Support cross-border investment and advisory discussions
Prepare executive-level briefing materials
Represent the organisation in high-level meetings when required
Maintain strict discretion and professional integrity

Application Requirement

In your application, you must clearly state:

Government or sovereign entity you worked for
Your level of seniority
Nature of decision-making exposure
Countries of operation
Years of direct government-related experience

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate relevant government or sovereign experience will not proceed.

Benefits

Top-Tier Salary: (USD $ 200,000+ Annually) Plus Bonus a highly competitive compensation package.

Full Expense Coverage: All business travel and logistical expenses are fully paid.

Hybrid Environment: A flexible working model combining remote work with essential on-site presence.

Professional Prestige: Work within a high-stakes, international professional environment at the intersection of European and Gulf commerce.

Arabic-Speaking Government & Sovereign Affairs Advisor