CIS Region - Corporate Service Advisor

We are hiring a senior Russian-speaking Advisory Sales Lead to own and build our CIS client vertical.

This is a consultative, advice-first position with a clear path to becoming Head of CIS Sales within 1218 months.

You will:

1. Advise clients
2. Close complex deals
3. Build trust
4. Say no to bad business
5. Own revenue and outcomes

What You'll Do

1. Advise Russian/CIS clients on:
2. UAE company formation
3. Banking strategies
4. Tax & compliance (with internal experts)
5. OnePack / retainer solutions
6. Advanced structuring (foundations, holdings, DIFC)

You will:

1. Generate your own pipeline (no inbound at the start)
2. Run discovery calls and in-person meetings
3. Structure proposals and close deals above AED 100k
4. Coordinate internally with tax, banking, PRO, and operations teams
5. Protect the firm from bad clients, unrealistic expectations, or high-risk setups
6. Create educational content (Telegram, LinkedIn, webinars) in collaboration with marketing if needed

Growth Path

Within 1218 months, this role evolves into:

Head of Russian Desk

With:

1. Ownership of Russian/CIS revenue
2. Authority to hire and train junior advisors
3. P&L responsibility
4. Department budget control
5. KPI ownership
6. Commission override on team performance

This is a business-within-a-business, not just a sales title.

What We're Looking For

Must-have:

• 35+ years in UAE corporate services
• Proven Russian-speaking client portfolio

• Strong understanding of:

1 UAE Free Zones & Mainland

2 Banking challenges for Russian/CIS clients

3 Cross-border tax considerations (UAE CIS)

We are looking for someone with :

1. Consultative, calm, authoritative communication style
2. Ability to explain complex topics simply
3. English fluency (internal & client communication)

Mindset fit:

1. Advisor first, salesperson second
2. Long-term builder, not a quick closer
3. Comfortable saying no
4. High personal accountability / real agency
5. Wants ownership, not micromanagement

What This Role Is NOT

Commission-only sales

Price-discounting

Overpromising clients

Crypto-only focus

Volume / low-ticket selling

Send me leads and I'll close mentality

Compensation & Benefits

1. Competitive fixed salary + commission
2. Clear upside tied to revenue and future leadership role
3. UAE visa & medical insurance
4. Laptop & phone
5. 30 days remote during summer after probation period
6. Full access to internal experts and decision-makers
7. Freedom to build personal brand under GCG
8. Real career progression into department leadership

Why This a Strategic Role

If you're strong, this role becomes yours.

You won't just sell services, you'll build and own the Russian desk inside a growing UAE advisory firm.