CIS Region - Corporate Service Advisor
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About This Role
Overview
***Senior Russian-Speaking Advisory Lead — CIS Vertical***
About the Role
- We're hiring a Senior Advisory Lead to own and build our CIS client vertical at GCG Structuring.
- This is a consultative, advice-first position with a clear path to becoming Head of CIS Advisory within 12–18 months.
- You will:
- Advise clients
- Close complex deals
- Build trust
- Say no to bad business
- Own revenue and outcomes
What You'll Do
- Advise Russian/CIS clients on:
- UAE company formation
- Banking strategies
- Tax & compliance (with internal experts)
- OnePack / retainer solutions
- Advanced structuring (foundations, holdings, DIFC)
- You will:
- Generate your own pipeline (no inbound at the start)
- Run discovery calls and in-person meetings
- Structure proposals and close deals above AED 100k
- Coordinate internally with tax, banking, PRO, and operations teams
- Protect the firm from bad clients, unrealistic expectations, or high-risk setups
- Create educational content (Telegram, LinkedIn, webinars) in collaboration with marketing if needed
- ***Growth Path***
- ***Within 12–18 months, this role evolves into:***
With
- Ownership of Russian/CIS revenue
- Authority to hire and train junior advisors
- P&L responsibility
- Department budget control
- KPI ownership
- Commission override on team performance
- ***This is a business-within-a-business, not just an advisory title.***
Must-have
- 3–5+ years in UAE corporate services
- Proven Russian-speaking client portfolio
- Strong understanding of:
1. UAE Free Zones & Mainland
- 2.
- Banking challenges for Russian/CIS clients
- 3.
- Cross-border tax considerations (UAE ↔ CIS)
- We are looking for someone with:
- Consultative, calm, authoritative communication style
- Ability to explain complex topics simply
- English fluency (internal & client communication)
- Mindset fit:
- Advisor first, closer second
- Long-term builder, not a quick closer
- Comfortable saying "no."
- High personal accountability / real agency
- Wants ownership, not micromanagement
What This Role Is NOT
❌ Commission-only advisory
❌ Price-discounting
❌ Overpromising clients
❌ Crypto-only focus
❌ Volume / low-ticket advising
❌ "Send me leads and I'll close" mentality
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive fixed salary + commission
- Clear upside tied to revenue and future leadership role
- UAE visa & medical insurance
- Laptop & phone
- 30 days of remote work during the summer after the probation period
- Full access to internal experts and decision-makers
- Freedom to build a personal brand under GCG
- Real career progression into department leadership
Why This Is a Strategic Role
***If you're strong, this role becomes yours.***
*You won't just advise on services — you'll build and own the Russian desk inside a growing UAE advisory firm.*
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