Financial Institutions Group (FIG) Sales Analyst – Payments (Levant Team, Beirut)
Join our Levant FIG Sales Team, based in Beirut who Payments Sales Managers in managing client relationships, driving sales initiatives, and delivering best-in-class client solutions across the Levant financial institutions portfolio.
As a Financial Institutions Group (FIG) Sales Analyst in our FIG Payments Sales team, you will play a key role in supporting the Sales team in client relationship management and business development.
Your responsibilities will include preparing client research, pitching materials, and industry analysis, as well as reviewing transactional data to generate insights on client account structures, cash flows, and product usage. You will also coordinate cross-functional engagement to ensure alignment with internal stakeholders and client objectives.
This is a fast-paced and diverse role, offering exposure to Payments, liquidity, and FX solutions, while supporting both existing client portfolios and new business opportunities across the Levant region.
Job Responsibilities
- Support Sales Managers in preparing pitch materials, client research, industry analysis, and project assignments
- Prepare client account plans, briefing memos, portfolio reporting, and marketing materials (presentations, pitch books, etc.)
- Assist in managing the end-to-end sales cycle, including onboarding, KYC processes, pricing, and billing setup
- Review and analyze transactional data to identify trends, risks, and pricing/billing inefficiencies
- Support client onboarding and ensure delivery of agreed services in coordination with internal teams
- Analyze portfolio revenue, balances, and pipeline data; prepare reports for senior management
- Conduct research on existing and prospective clients, including wallet analysis and growth opportunities & Support preparation of proposals and materials for internal approvals
- Participate in due diligence processes to understand transaction flows and identify risks, ensuring strong AML compliance standards
- Coordinate with Sales, Product, Implementation, and Operations teams to deliver best-in-class client service
- Support client engagement initiatives, including meetings, conferences, and sector coverage activities & Contribute as the voice of the client in internal discussions to align with broader firm objectives
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Fluency in Arabic, English, and French (written and spoken)
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Business Administration, Economics, or related field
- Some relevant work experience
- Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
- Strong attention to detail and commercial acumen
- Ability to demonstrate a strong commercial acumen and attention to detail
- Ability to work on own initiative and meet tight deadlines.
- An efficient and confident communicator with strong presentation skills