Overview
Investment Business Development Manager Jobs in Abu Dhabi at Stronghold Global Incorporated Ltd
Investment Business Development Manager
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Reports to: Managing Director
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Investment Business Development Manager to support the firm’s growth through strategic relationship development, deal origination, and active pipeline management.
This is a high‑visibility, client‑facing role requiring strong networks across family offices, private investors, institutions, corporates, and strategic partners.
The successful candidate will identify new opportunities, build long‑term relationships, and support transactions from origination through to execution, acting as a key link between clients, introducers, investors, and the internal deal team.
Key Responsibilities
- Originate new opportunities across investments, advisory, capital markets, and strategic transactions.
- Build and manage a strong deal pipeline through proactive market engagement.
- Develop and maintain relationships with family offices, private offices, institutional investors, corporates, and strategic partners.
- Support distribution of investment opportunities and generate repeat business.
- Manage CRM pipeline, track opportunities, and coordinate stakeholders throughout the transaction lifecycle.
- Assist with due diligence, onboarding, proposals, presentations, and transaction materials.
- Ensure high‑quality client engagement and represent the firm at industry events.
Experience & Background
Experience in one or more of the following sectors is preferred:
- Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Corporate Finance
- Private Credit, Wealth or Asset Management
- Family Office Advisory, Alternative Investments, Financial Services
Ideal candidates will have:
- Business development or origination experience
- Exposure to deal‑driven environments
- Experience managing HNW and institutional relationships
- Strong networks across the UAE and wider region
Skills & Competencies
- Strong business development and networking capability
- Excellent relationship management and communication skills
- Exceptional English fluency (written and spoken) with strong presentation skills
- International or Western education background preferred
- Commercially astute with a revenue‑generation mindset
- Ability to identify and convert opportunities into mandates
- CRM and pipeline management experience
- Strong stakeholder management and executive presence
- Ability to operate in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment
What Success Looks Like
- High‑quality opportunities originated
- Growth of active transaction pipeline
- New client acquisition and strong relationship retention
- Revenue contribution and mandate conversion
- Effective CRM and pipeline management
Personal Profile
We are seeking an entrepreneurial, well‑connected professional with strong regional relationships and the ability to originate opportunities, build credibility quickly, and contribute to the growth of a dynamic capital‑markets platform.
Candidates with Western or international education and polished English communication skills are strongly preferred due to the client‑facing nature of the role.
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have originating investment, capital markets, financing or advisory opportunities ?
- Which of the following best describes your background?
Investment Banking
Capital Markets
Private Credit
Corporate Finance
Family Office Coverage
Institutional Sales
Asset Management
Wealth Management
Other
- What was the largest transaction you personally originated or significantly contributed to?
- Are you comfortable being measured on pipeline creation, deal origination and revenue generation?
Yes
No
- What types of transactions have you originated?
Select all:
Debt Capital Markets
Private Credit
Structured Finance
Corporate Finance
M&A
Equity Raising
Real Estate Finance
Investment Products
Other
- Approximately how many active Family Office, Private Office or Institutional Investor relationships do you personally maintain today?
0–10
10–25
25–50
50+
- Do you currently maintain an active network within the UAE investment and financial services market?
Yes
No
- Which client groups have you personally developed relationships with?
Select all:
Family Offices
Private Offices
Institutional Investors
Sovereign Wealth Funds
UHNW Individuals
Corporates
Banks
Investment Funds
- Which of the following best describes your background?
Investment Banking
Capital Markets
Private Credit
Corporate Finance
Family Office Coverage
Institutional Sales
Asset Management
Wealth Management
Other
- Have you personally originated a transaction or mandate valued at more than USD 10 million?
Yes
No
Experience:
- investment, capital markets, financing or advisory: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Investment Business Development Manager
Company: Stronghold Global Incorporated Ltd
Location: Abu Dhabi
