Institutional Sales

Alvar Financial Services is expanding its Catalyst Driven desk based out of its newly opened DIFC Representative Office in Dubai. The role focuses on marketing Alvar and its Catalyst offering to prospective and existing institutional clients in the region. The role would suit individuals with a strong background in long/short cash equity institutional sales.

Role Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong understanding of equity market dynamics and client activity in the region, and spot opportunities to raise awareness of Alvar’s services.
• Work with the London content and institutional sales teams to present Alvar’s research and thematic content (macroeconomic developments, special situations) to clients and prospects.
• Hold regular calls and meetings with existing clients to make sure they’re happy with Alvar’s services and introduce relevant new products and services.
• Help shape and deliver client growth plans for the region.
• Track how much clients engage with Alvar and raise any significant changes with the internal sales teams.
• Arrange calls and meetings between prospective clients and the relevant experts in the firm for the services or products they may be interested in.
• Any ad hoc duties that may be required from time to time

The ideal candidate disposes of

• Previous experience within the financial services sector is essential
• Able to work collaboratively within the firm, as well as independently
• Good interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and written
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to prioritise in a fast moving and constantly changing environment
• Strong prior experience and understanding of the global equities market

About Us

Alvar Financial Services is a boutique firm offering a variety of investment and trading services through its business lines - Equity Markets for professional and institutional clients, Research Services and Electronic Global Retail Platform for private clients. Our small community and flat structure empowers our people to grow and create unconstrained ideas within their field of expertise, driving innovation and mastery in their work. We all work together as one to achieve our vision of being a trusted partner to our clients, providing unrivalled insights and a collaborative high touch service.