Investor Relations Associate, UAE

Our client, a global leader in Private Assets, is looking for an Associate to join their Sales team with a focus on Private Credit across the UAE region. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing, well-established franchise and contribute to the growth of relationships with leading institutional investors.

In this role, you will support senior sales professionals in managing key accounts and driving business development initiatives. You will work closely with colleagues across client service and investment teams, developing strong product knowledge and helping to deliver a first-class client experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the management and expansion of relationships with institutional investors across the UAE, including sovereign wealth funds, pension schemes, endowments, and consultants

Assist in originating and developing new business opportunities within private credit strategies

Contribute to the execution of tailored sales and marketing initiatives for the region

Conduct market mapping and segmentation analysis to help identify and prioritise high-value prospects

Collaborate with client service and investment teams to support onboarding and ongoing client engagement

Develop and maintain strong technical understanding of private credit products

Prepare presentations, reports, and market intelligence to support senior sales colleagues

Build strong internal relationships across the organisation to help drive business development efforts

Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies:

Approximately 36 years experience in asset management or private markets, ideally with client-facing exposure

Strong interest in private credit and a desire to build deep expertise in the asset class

Existing relationships within the UAE institutional market are beneficial but not essential

CFA or CAIA qualification (or progress towards one) is advantageous

Excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative, proactive approach

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of professionalism

Due to the increased number of applications for this role, we may only respond to candidates whose experience most closely matches the criteria.

At our company, we prioritise equity throughout the recruitment process. We are committed to ensuring fairness and equal opportunities for all applicants. If there is anything we can do to make the process more accessible to you, please let us know.