Arabic-Speaking Government & Sovereign Affairs Advisor (USD200K)
5 days ago
Manchester
• For a sovereign wealth fund, OR, • Sovereign wealth funds, • Government investment bodies 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. 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. • Real operational experience inside or alongside government, • Established relationships within sovereign or ministerial circles, • Strong geopolitical judgement, • Ability to navigate high‑level institutional environments Candidates who do not meet all of the following criteria will not be considered: Mandatory Requirements (Non‑Negotiable) • 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. • 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 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, • 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, • 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 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. • 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr