AVP Heavy Industries Broker

About the role

Heavy Industries / Broking Team is growing its capability across key industrial sectors and is looking for an experienced broking professional to help develop and service an established growing portfolio. The role supports client engagement, market development and business growth across a broad heavy-industries portfolio, with flexibility to specialise where the candidate adds the most value. It is based in the DIFC office in Dubai.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and develop client relationships across the heavy-industries portfolio, supporting retention and growth of existing accounts
• Lead broking activity, including market engagement, placement strategy and negotiations
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the relevant sector
• Work closely with internal colleagues to deliver responsive, high-quality client service
• Build toward independent ownership of business within about 12 months
• Develop toward broader leadership responsibilities, including the potential to manage direct reports

Required profile

• Experience as a property broker with strong market knowledge
• Excellent client engagement and relationship-building skills
• Commercial awareness and the ability to support both retention and growth
• Ability to work collaboratively while developing toward independent delivery
• Preferred: 3+ years in heavy-industries sectors such as metals and mining, process industries, specialty chemicals (fertilizers and pharmaceuticals) or water treatment
• Preferred: Middle East market experience and underwriting experience with a desire to move into broking

What we offer

• Support and guidance at the start of the role, with increasing independence over time
• Collaboration with experienced colleagues across the team and wider business
• A visible commercial impact in a market-facing role with strong growth potential
• Hybrid work, with colleagues expected in the local office or onsite with clients at least three days per week