CareerPlan

Head of MEA Relationship Management and Africa Client Coverage, MD - State Street Investment Management

Dubai, United Arab EmiratesFull-time2026-11-02 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead client relationship management, sales, and business retention for institutional and intermediary clients across the Middle East & Africa region, driving business growth and net new revenue targets.

Role type

Senior leadership, Head of MEA Client Coverage

Builds

Institutional investment solutions (equities, debt, fixed income, cash, alternatives) for Middle East & Africa clients

Domain

Financial Services / Investment Management / Emerging Markets

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Client relationship management, business development, strategic project leadership, regulatory compliance, fiduciary standards, team leadership, sales strategy, RFP management, stakeholder management

Preferred skills

Deep regional market knowledge, consultative selling, problem-solving, resilience in long sales cycles

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Oversee business development team and Sub-Saharan Africa market coverage; Lead client retention and onboarding efforts; Execute regional business strategy; Manage RFPs and client research; Collaborate with internal specialists for consultative sales; Maintain compliance and fiduciary standards

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities