Client Relationship Manager - Asia Sales F/M | Dubai, UAE

Position description

Business unit: Sales and Distribution - Client Relations

Job title: Client Relationship Manager - Asia Sales F/M

Contract type: Permanent

Candriam Group Presentation:
Candriam is a global multi-specialist asset manager and a recognized pioneer and leader in sustainable investment. For more than 25 years, Candriam has offered innovative and diversified investment solutions across many asset classes including fixed income, equities, absolute return, asset allocation and illiquid assets.

As a Responsible Employer, Equal Employment Opportunity is crucial to Candriam. We are committed to building the best global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We provide an inclusive work environment and support wellbeing and work-life balance.

Mission:
Candriam is looking for a Client Relationship Manager with the aim of broadening and deepening investor coverage within SE Asia with a core focus on Candriam UCITS platforms.

Responsibilities:
The position will be based in Dubai, UAE, and will require frequent travel to SE Asia, and to Europe in order to maintain relationships with Candriam colleagues and to host clients.

• Cultivating relationships with target clients (e.g., GFIs, leading Asian PBs, wealth managers, and family offices) to commercialize Candriam's UCITS fund platforms.
• Identify and pursue opportunities from institutional investors via UCITS funds and/or separately managed accounts for Candriam and/or NYLIM.

The ideal candidate will have strong relationships with SE Asian investors and a proven track record of raising assets from them.

Profile:
- Master's degree in finance
- At least 7-10 years of experience in asset management, as a sales or client relationship manager.
- Demonstrated investment knowledge & expertise in the main asset classes (liquid & alternatives)
- Solid relationships with SE Asian investors.
- Cultural sensitivity
- Experience working in a small team/branch office
- Shenghan visa
- Sales ability and a track record of exceeding targets
- Relationship-building skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Networking abilities
- Self-motivated
- Critical thinking skills
- Fluent in English.

Position location:
Job location: Middle-East/North Africa, United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai

Candidate criteria:
Education: Master's Degree II / Bac+5
Minimum level of experience required: 6-10 years
Languages: English (C1 - Fluent)