Business Development Analyst, Global Private Markets Institution, Riyadh

Background:

Our client, A leading global investment firm specializes in providing tailored solutions across the Private Markets for institutional clients is looking for a detailed-orientated individual for the Business Development team to help the existing client managers and business development professionals to manage their outreach, with the Middle East as a primary focus

The structure supports a fully integrated model that encompasses Primary investments, Secondary investments, Co-Investments / Direct investments, Data Services, and Portfolio Analytics & Reporting across all Private Market asset classes. This approach enables the firm to offer specialized expertise in

(i) designing and building customized Private Market portfolios and

(ii) delivering a high standard of service to a select group of distinguished institutional clients

Responsibilities:

• Using Salesforce proactively to help build lists of prospects, event management and day-to-day updates
• Working with the existing sales team on a daily basis to build sales momentum and opportunities
• Liaise between the asset class and sales teams
• Help construct customised presentations for separately managed account / bespoke opportunities
• Help plan events, including logistical support around AV, presentations, venues, as well as invite lists
• Responding by e-mail and/or phone to information requests
• Joining meetings with clients and potential where applicable
• Working on existing client data requests
• Helping to build prospective roadshows and fundraising campaigns
• Generating reports for internal use
• Upload and maintain research data within Salesforce
• Able to travel to different offices and event locations in time

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree at the minimum
• Related client service experience in financial services, alternative fund or corporate administration or similar field experience required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Open and Closed Ended Structures
• Highly motivated individual with demonstrated initiative, independence and adaptability
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience using and managing Salesforce, Microsoft CRM and Microsoft Sharepoint or an equivalent database
• Meticulous attention to detail; strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and manage time in a detail oriented environment
• Enthusiastic about private markets
• Able to communicate with confidence to a wide range of audiences, including senior team members.
• Willing to learn quickly and enthusiastic about growing the client base across asset classes
• Interest or experience in the Middle East market