Head of Research & Commercial Growth

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    July 2, 2026
  • Location
  • Expiration date
    October 2, 2026

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Head of Research & Commercial Growth

Job Description: As Head of Research and Commercial Growth for the Middle East at a global financial services research and intelligence firm, you will lead the firm’s Middle East research programme and commercial growth strategy — applying deep financial services research expertise and commercial leadership to drive client acquisition, partnership development, and thought leadership across the UAE and GCC financial services market.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Middle East research programme and commercial growth strategy for a global financial services intelligence firm
  • Apply deep financial services research expertise to UAE and GCC banking, fintech, and payments market analysis
  • Drive client acquisition and partnership development across UAE and GCC financial services institutions
  • Produce high-quality financial services research, market intelligence reports, and white papers for regional clients
  • Present research findings and commercial insights to senior financial institution and fintech leadership
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with UAE and GCC banking, regulatory, and fintech ecosystem stakeholders
  • Identify and develop new commercial opportunities for the firm’s research and intelligence services
  • Represent the firm at UAE and GCC financial services, banking, and fintech industry events

Qualifications Needed:

  • Proven Head of Research or senior commercial research leadership experience in financial services intelligence
  • Deep expertise in Middle East banking, fintech, and financial services research and market analysis
  • Strong commercial development, client relationship, and senior stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication for financial services research presentation and client advisory
  • Understanding of UAE and GCC banking, fintech, and payments market dynamics
  • Arabic language skills preferred for UAE and GCC financial services client engagement

What the Company Offers:

  • Head of Research and Commercial Growth Middle East role at a global financial services research and intelligence firm in UAE
  • Middle East research leadership and commercial growth mandate across banking, fintech, and payments markets

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