Private Capital Sales Specialist Riyadh Based

For over 40 years MSCI Private Capital (formerly known as Burgiss) has been at the forefront in delivering quality data analytics and solutions to help private asset teams build their private capital portfolios with confidence.

Private assets are playing a growing role in institutional portfolios. That means investors need reliable insights throughout the investment process. At MSCI we offer an indepth look at private capital portfolios and investments with analytics benchmarking and investment decision support that allows clients to view funds by vintage asset class geography and a range of other metrics.

We are looking for a highly skilled motivated and serviceoriented individual to join our sales team focusing on selected segments within the institutional investor and family office community across the GCC. This role will be based in our Laysen Valley office in Riyadh Saudi Arabia.

This Sales Specialist role will be responsible for originating new business as well as maintaining existing client relationships across the MSCI Private Capital suite of products. Travel may be required within the designated sales territory to meet with clients/prospects regarding new products as well as enhancements to existing products.The role entails positioning and closing sales with prospective clients and upselling existing clients. Sales Specialists leverage their indepth knowledge of the investment management process to identify needs and opportunities.

This role is highly visible with involvement in all aspects of an account including senior level relationship management product demonstrations contract negotiation sales closing and ongoing relationship management. In this role individuals will work very closely with Sales Management Relationship Management Client Service Product Management Legal and Sales Operations. Compensation and title will be commensurate with experience

• Achieve targeted quarterly and annual new net sales goals from clients
• Develop strategic sales plan for allocated sales territory
• Develop strong sales pipeline for each allocated country and industry segment
• Lead client engagement needs assessment and solution pitches for clients across your coverage territory
• Highlevel contact with clients/prospects and other major industry participants
• Address client inquiries regarding products and solutions
• Maintain accurate records regarding account visits client conversations finalized contracts
• Work seamlessly with other departments (Client service Research Product Management Legal Billing) to ensure that all client requests and inquiries are managed appropriately
• Proactively solicit client feedback regarding new initiatives and future product development
• Provide feedback from clients to Marketing Sales Research and Product Development group
• Based in our Riyadh office in Laysen Valley however travel to client locations across the GCC is required.

• A track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets while selling to institutional clients
• Strong financial knowledge and experience
• Proven institutional sales closing skills and demonstrable track record in business development
• Superior time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects
• Understanding of and indepth experience dealing with major financial institutions especially institutional investors
• Strong understanding of financial markets and the investment process
• Strong demonstrated institutional sales experience which includes having worked in financial services
• Excellence in both individual achievement as well as teamwork with a diverse set of departments
• Experience working in the Middle East or covering clients in the Middle East or Saudi Arabian market specifically would be highly advantageous
• Bachelors Degree Required; MBA or Masters Degree preferred. CFA FRM CAIA MFA a plus
• Excellence in spoken and written English is required. Arabic language skills would be advantageous

What we offer you

• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits tailored to your location ensuring your financial security health and overall wellbeing.

• Flexible working arrangements advanced technology and collaborative workspaces.

• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.

• A global network of talented colleagues who inspire support and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.

• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey followed by access to our platform LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.

• Multidirectional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges internal mobility and expanded roles.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do and we are inspired by our purpose to power better investment decisions. Youll be part of an industryleading network of creative curious and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself our clients and our industry.

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research data and technology we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industryleading researchenhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

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