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. Role Overview 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. This role requires: Real operational experience inside or alongside government Established relationships within sovereign or ministerial circles Strong geopolitical judgement Ability to navigate high-level institutional environments Requirements Candidates who do not meet all of the following criteria will not be considered: Mandatory Requirements (Non-Negotiable) Applicants must demonstrate: 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. Additional Advantage 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 Profiles We Are Seeking 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 Profiles We Are NOT Seeking 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 Core Responsibilities 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 Application Requirement 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. Benefits 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.