Senior Manager – International Pension & Workplace Savings

General Overview:Reporting directly to the Senior Executive Officer, the Senior Manager – International Pension & Workplace Savings will lead the growth, acquisition, and management of the International Pensions and Workplace Savings business across the GCC and selected international markets.This senior leadership role is responsible for developing and executing growth strategies, originating and converting institutional opportunities, leading complex tenders and RFPs, designing tailored retirement and savings solutions, and managing large strategic client, business partners and regulators relationships.The role requires deep expertise in international employee benefits, institutional sales, workplace savings, pensions, and client relationship management, with a strong focus on creating sustainable growth and strengthening market positioning.Key Accountabilities:Strategic Development & Revenue GrowthLead the acquisition of new institutional clients across the GCC and international markets, including multinational corporations, government entities, sovereign organizations, and large employers.Develop and execute market growth strategies aligned with the company’s long-term business objectives.Identify emerging market opportunities within GCC, regulatory developments, and industry trends that can support business expansion / synergies from/with the existing set-up.Institutional Relationship ManagementBuild and maintain executive-level relationships with key stakeholders, including CEOs, CFOs, HR Heads, Compensation & Benefits leaders, consultants, brokers, trustees, and investment advisors.Establish the company as a trusted partner within the international pensions and workplace savings ecosystem.Develop strategic relationships with regional and global intermediaries to enhance market access and strengthen competitive positioning. Tender Management, RFPs & Solution StructuringLead the preparation, development, and submission of complex tenders, RFPs, RFIs, and institutional proposals.Coordinate cross-functional teams to develop compelling and commercially attractive client solutions.Design bespoke workplace savings and retirement solutions that align with client requirements, regulatory frameworks, and market best practices.Conduct commercial, operational, and regulatory assessments to ensure solution viability and competitiveness.Negotiate commercial terms and contractual agreements with institutional clients and partners.Skills & Expertise:Strong institutional sales and/or business development capabilities.Proven success in managing complex B2B and B2B2C relationships.Expertise in workplace savings, pensions, investment, employee benefits, or wealth management solutions.Experience managing large-scale tenders, RFPs, and competitive bid processes.Strong negotiation and influencing skills.Ability to engage and present confidently at executivelevel.Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.Strong strategic project management skills.Personal Attributes:Highly self-motivated and results-driven.Strategic thinker with a strong commercial mindset.Strong networking and relationship-building capability.Resilient, adaptable, and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.Education and Professional Qualifications:Bachelor's or Masters Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Management, or a related discipline.Professional qualifications related to pensions, employee benefits, investments, wealth management, or financial services are advantageous.Minimum 7+ years of experience in financial services, employee benefits, retirement solutions, workplace savings, pensions, wealth management, or institutional sales.Proven track record of originating and closing complex institutional opportunities and managing strategic client relationships.Experience working across GCC and international markets is strongly preferred.Existing network within the pensions, employee benefits, consulting, brokerage, and corporate HR ecosystem would be a significant advantage.Key Performance Indicators:Institutional client acquisition generating AUMTender and RFP conversion rates.Market expansion strategies in GCC with profitable impact.