Associate Client Solutions - Dubai Arabic Speaker

Role Overview

This position is for an Arabic-speaking Associate based in Dubai to support the PSF business across EMEA. The role sits at the heart of the Insight Network, helping connect clients with the right experts and ensuring projects are delivered smoothly from start to finish.

The job is fast-moving and highly expert-facing. You will work closely with client-facing colleagues to understand project needs, source and recruit relevant network members, coordinate meetings and calls, and make sure the client experience stays seamless.

New Associates go through a structured training program, receive regular coaching and feedback, and build practical business and leadership capabilities that can support long-term growth. With strong performance and business need, there is a path to Senior Associate, where the focus becomes more client-facing, with greater ownership of delivery and relationship building.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist teammates with client projects and with engaging network members.
• Find and attract new experts for the network through focused lead generation and outreach by phone, email, and other channels.
• Develop a solid understanding of client priorities, industry sectors, and value chains so you can identify and evaluate the most suitable experts.
• Arrange and confirm important calls and meetings between clients and network members, including the scheduling of calls for newly recruited experts.
• Maintain proactive contact with network members to assess their expertise and determine where they fit best on client assignments.
• Work closely with client-facing colleagues to expand projects and adjust recruiting requirements when needed to achieve strong outcomes.
• Learn and follow compliance rules and procedures that safeguard the integrity of client engagements.

What You Will Learn

• How to perform effectively in a phone-heavy, demanding environment that requires careful prioritization and handling several workstreams at once.
• How to recruit, assess, and pitch relevant experts while strengthening lead generation, outreach, screening, and persuasion skills.
• How to build transferable business capabilities such as communication, time management, negotiation, problem solving, research, project management, and target achievement.
• How to collaborate with regional and global teams to contribute to revenue growth and broader commercial success.
• How to mentor future Associates once you gain experience and confidence in the role.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with the confidence to spend time on calls every day with network members and prospective recruits.
• A collaborative mindset and comfort working in a fast-paced environment focused on delivering excellent experiences for both experts and clients.
• The ability to stay organized, manage several tasks at once, and respond well when priorities change quickly.
• Motivation to consistently outperform weekly, monthly, and quarterly commercial targets.
• Good analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Openness to feedback and coaching, with the ability to apply guidance quickly.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning about new subjects, industries, and companies.

About the Company

GLG is a leading global platform for trusted human expertise. It connects decision-makers with authoritative specialists who can help answer their most important business questions. The work involves supporting clients across industries and markets in a high-intensity, research-driven environment.

The company describes itself as a team of practical problem-solvers who thrive in fast-moving markets and value intellectual curiosity and action-oriented thinking.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, marital status, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Job Details

Work type: Full-time

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Country: United Arab Emirates

Job function: Business Development

Industry: Financial Services, Information Services, and IT Services & IT Consulting

Company website: https://glginsights.com

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