Relationship Manager - Italian - FDI Specialist

Job Description

Employment: Full Time The FDI desk is part of a network of over 10 such desks spread across the world. In Dubai, our client is seeking to recruit a Relationship Manager whose main objective will be to liaise with UHNW and Institutional clients across the GCC and support Direct Investment into Italy - a minimum of 5 years recent GCC experience in an institutional coverage role is therefore a pre-requisite for this role.Client DetailsOur client is an Italian governmental entity which promotes the internationalization of the Italian companies and also attracts Foreign Direct Investment into Italy, in line with the strategies of the Ministry of Economic Development.DescriptionThe objective of the role is to primarily support the UAE and wider GCC countries direct investment in Italy, and secondarily strengthen awareness of Italian business and the regulatory environment. The primarily role will therefore include:* Managing the full cycle of the investment attraction: from potential lead screening, through initial qualification and to connection* Enhancing and developing a full range of relations with local entrepreneurs, top corporate officers, highly qualified professionals specialized in FDI strategies, and any other influential people able to generate prospects and leads;* Working closely and collaboratively with the wider office in Dubai, and the Rome headquarters, also with local authorities and businesses in order to identify potential investment opportunities and investors in the following investment sectors: greenfield, brownfield/ expansion in Italy of existing investments, mergers & acquisitions, real estate investments, etc.* Supporting potential investors with qualified information and assisting them, in coordination with the Rome Headquarters;* Monitoring investors activities in Italy and maintaining relations.Deadline to apply: 13th August 2020, 5PMJob Offer* High profile role, fixed monthly remuneration REQUIREMENTS: * The preferred candidate for this role will be a fluent Italian speaker with 7+ years of experience in financial services/ real estate investment and development/ private equity/ or in a similar role in the public or private sector - this role will have been in coverage/ origination/ business development and not the back-office.The candidate will therefore:* Have 7+ years of experience in financial services real estate investment and development/ private equity/ or in a similar role in the public or private sector - this role will have been in coverage/ origination/ business development* Have a minimum of 5 years recent GCC work experience; will currently be a resident of the UAE* Be bilingual - fluent Italian and English speaker who is a strong communicator* Have a consolidated background in finance/ investment and an educated understanding of investment flows* Have a minimum of a Bachelors Degree* Be able to work collaboratively with the local team and the Rome headquarter* Be motivated to work with an Italian governmental entity* Be open to regional/ international travel as per role requirement

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