Arabic-Speaking Government & Sovereign Affairs Advisor

We are seeking a senior professional with direct, hands-on experience working with governments, sovereign wealth funds, or government-related investment and financial institutions in the GCC region to act as a strategic liaison between European stakeholders and government or sovereign entities across the Gulf region.

Requirements

• Minimum 5–10 years senior-level experience
• Direct experience working inside a government ministry (GCC preferred), or for a sovereign wealth fund, or for a government-related investment authority, or within financial, trade, energy, defence, or commerce authorities
• Demonstrated professional experience working in Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and/or Saudi Arabia
• Proven exposure to decision-making environments at senior institutional level
• Experience managing relationships with sovereign wealth funds, ministries, government investment bodies, financial regulators, energy or defence authorities
• Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken, written, and reading at professional level)
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
• Ability to travel internationally within 24 hours’ notice
• Highly discreet, professional, and culturally aware
• Ability to manage high-level communications between European stakeholders and Gulf counterparts

Benefits

• Top-tier salary: USD $200,000+ annually
• Bonus
• Commission
• Full expense coverage: all business travel and logistical expenses are fully paid
• Hybrid environment: a flexible working model combining remote work with essential on-site presence