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:
o Inside a government ministry (GCC preferred), OR
o For a sovereign wealth fund, OR
o For a government-related investment authority, OR
o Within financial, trade, energy, defence, or commerce authorities
o 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:
o Sovereign wealth funds
o Ministries
o Government investment bodies
o Financial regulators
o 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:
1. Government or sovereign entity you worked for
2. Your level of seniority
3. Nature of decision-making exposure
4. Countries of operation
5. 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.