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Banking & Financial Services recruitment
Impacting thousands of industry leaders & transforming careers with our expert finance headhunters
Whether you are looking for a permanent or contract job in the sector, the banking & finance headhunters at Robert Walters Middle East can help you find your perfect role. We recruit for a variety of financial institutions to help professionals secure new career opportunities.
We specialise in the recruitment of top investment management, operations, private equity, compliance, risk management and asset management professionals. The reputation of our business in financial services is second to none.
Robert Walters has helped thousands of industry specialists advance their careers. Our reputation as a market leading banking & financial services recruitment agency, paired with our long standing industry connections set us apart from other recruiters and make us the authority on the market.
The roles we specialise in
Meet your expert banking & financial service recruiters
Megan Prosser
Head of Banking & Financial Services Middle East
Megan has more than a decade of experience in Banking and Financial Services recruitment, new client development, and team leadership across the UK, Africa, and the Middle East. In her current role, she specialises in sell-side recruitment across Investment Banking, M&A, Equity Research, Internal Audit, Insurance, FinTech, Strategy, Transformation, Consulting, and Private Banking and Wealth Management. She is trusted for her consultative approach, deep subject-matter expertise, and proven ability to manage complex negotiations, to deliver positive outcomes across both strategic growth hiring and executive search.
Kayte Short
Banking & Financial Services, Middle East
With extensive experience in partnering with Banking and Financial Services businesses across global markets, Kayte now focuses her skill on sourcing the Middle East's top Banking & Financial talent. She has worked on recruitment projects across back, middle and front office. assignments for some of the region's most prominent organisations, including Islamic Banks & Investment Firms. She takes great pride in delivering an excellent service to her clients and candidates, with a demonstrated track record of building great relationships.
Marina Brancato
Consultant - Banking & Financial Services, Middle East
Marina began her recruitment career in 2021 and joined Robert Walters Dubai in 2022. Born in Italy, she has lived in several countries, giving her strong insight into global and Middle Eastern markets. She specializes in financial services recruitment, covering financial management, risk, audit, operations, and investment implementation. Marina recruits mid- to senior-level roles across banks, financial institutions, governmental and regulatory bodies, as well as PE, VC, insurance, fintech, and sovereign wealth funds. She also supports Emiratization initiatives, placing talented Emirati professionals within banking and financial services.
Patricia De Guzman
Head of Banking & Financial Services Research, Middle East
Patricia is a recruitment professional with over 11 years of experience covering mandates across MENA, America, Europe and Asia. A proven track record in sourcing top technical talent in a high growth environment, across C-Suite & 'Head Of' roles across Banking, Financial Services, Sovereign Wealth, Professional Services, Investment firms and FinTech. As an exceptional & trusted headhunter, she has an extensive talent network and a detailed understanding of various talent pools across multiple geographical regions.
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How does your agency source candidates for banking & finance positions in the Middle East?
As the leading finance recruitment agency in both the Middle East and globally, we employ a focused strategy that leverages up-to-the-minute market insights and our vast database of registered banking and finance candidates.
Our approach to sourcing encompasses various methods such as headhunting, database searches, job board advertisements, candidate referrals, networking events, and more. By conducting this comprehensive process, we are able to deliver the best banking and finance talent to our clients.
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What is your process for vetting and screening potential candidates?
Our thorough screening process ensures candidates looking for positions in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia and the Middle East are precisely matched with suitable opportunities.
Our recruitment consultants hold initial screening calls, then a detailed interview to assess their background, motivations and long-term career goals. To avoid unconscious bias, we anonymise CVs and focus on skills rather than background.
We also leverage testing platforms for tailored screening, which can include aptitude, behavioral, and technical tests.
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What are the advantages of working with our specialised banking & financial services recruiters in the Middle East?
We have a proven track record of successful placements in the banking and finance sector across a wide range of roles, from entry-level positions to executive leadership from the Middle East region and globally. Our extensive network of top talent, combined with our industry knowledge and recruitment expertise, has allowed us to meet the unique staffing needs of our clients time and again.
Feel free to get in touch to discuss more.
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Can Robert Walters provide advice on market trends and salary benchmarks in the Middle East?
Absolutely. We can provide the latest data and intel to ensure you make the right hiring decisions - supporting you in attracting and retaining the best talent in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
Request a copy of our free Salary Survey guide. which provides insights on banking and finance salaries and compensation trends across both the Middle East region and globally.
For a more bespoke overview, we offer a salary benchmarking service that provides accurate and unbiased data on salaries and benefits. Find out more here.