Position Overview
Eurasia Group is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director to lead and support the firm’s growth across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. This senior client-facing role will focus on expanding Eurasia Group’s presence in the region, deepening relationships with existing clients, and acquiring new clients across both corporates and financial sector clients including institutional Investors>
The Director will play a key role in advancing strategic initiatives to scale Eurasia Group’s impact and market share in the GCC. This includes working closely with global research, sectoral, and leadership teams to deliver high-value advisory solutions that integrate geopolitical insight into clients’ investment strategies and business decision-making.
This role will be based in the GCC region (with flexibility on location while) and will involve frequent client engagement and regional travel.
Responsibilities
Client Growth & Engagement
- Build and expand strong, trust-based relationships with both corporate leaders and institutional investors in the GCC region.
- Identify new business opportunities and drive client acquisition to meet revenue growth targets across both corporate and financial sector clients.
- Deepen relationships with existing clients by understanding their evolving needs and aligning Eurasia Group’s offerings to deliver tailored, solutions-based engagements.
- Maintain a strong understanding of market developments, regional geopolitics, and sector-specific risks to advise clients effectively and proactively.
- Generate significant client interactions between clients and Eurasia Group’s research and sectoral teams to drive cross-sell initiatives.
Strategic Initiatives & Market Development
- Partner with Eurasia Group leadership to shape and execute a growth strategy for the GCC, leveraging the firm’s global expertise and regional networks.
- Collaborate with research, consulting, and product teams to develop integrated solutions that address clients’ most pressing strategic and risk-related challenges.
- Contribute to the development of thought leadership, including participating in high-profile client discussions, industry conferences, and public forums to represent Eurasia Group’s insights.
- Provide input on commercial strategies and opportunities in the region, including pricing models, product development, and go-to-market approaches.
Teamwork & Collaboration
- Work closely with colleagues across Eurasia Group’s global offices to ensure seamless delivery of services and coordinated client coverage.
- Foster a collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented culture across Eurasia Group’s regional efforts.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of relevant experience in client-facing roles within consulting, advisory, investment banking, financial markets, or corporate affairs; direct experience in the GCC is highly desirable.
- A proven track record of building and expanding commercial relationships, particularly with senior decision-makers at corporates and institutional investors.
- Strong understanding of the intersection of geopolitics, markets, and business strategy
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and geographies to deliver high-impact client solutions.
- Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, with the confidence to represent Eurasia Group at senior-level client meetings and public forums.
- Self-starter with high energy, commercial acumen, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (Master’s, MBA, or similar) preferred.
- Willingness to travel frequently across the GCC and, as needed, to Eurasia Group’s global offices.
At Eurasia Group, our mission is to provide the tools and understanding needed in a world where politics drives disruption. We put politics first for our clients, and we aspire to be the leading place people come to find out about the world. This requires us to maintain a company culture that puts people first. We are committed to fostering an environment that is empowering and globally minded. We firmly believe that bringing people with a variety of ideas and perspectives to the table makes our analysis stronger for our clients and creates a better workplace. Our leadership team is dedicated to embedding this approach into everything we do and how we lead because we care deeply about our work and our people.