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Banking & Financial Services recruitment
As a leading banking and financial services recruitment agency in the Middle East, we connect organisations with exceptional finance professionals who drive growth, manage risk, and deliver strategic value.
Expert banking & financial services recruitment for an evolving financial landscape
Our Banking & Financial Services recruitment team partners with financial institutions across the Middle East to secure high-performing talent across permanent, contract and executive hiring mandates. We recruit across investment management, private equity, compliance, risk, operations and asset management, helping organisations attract the professionals needed to drive business performance and growth.
With deep industry expertise and extensive regional talent networks, we support banks, investment firms and financial services organisations in hiring exceptional talent aligned to their business goals and culture.
Built on long-term relationships with clients and candidates alike, our consultative approach combines market insight, specialist expertise and tailored recruitment solutions to help employers attract and retain top banking and financial services professionals across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.
Hire the right talent to power your Islamic Banking & Finance growth
From Islamic Banking to Shariah-compliant investment, we help you secure the specialised talent your business needs to excel.Work with our expert consultants to connect with exceptional professionals across the world’s leading Islamic Finance hubs.
The roles we specialise in
Trusted by over 11,000+ organisations
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.
Marina Brancato
Senior 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.
Our track record
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43,000
Professionals we help start their next chapter
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11,000
Organisations who we help acquire talent
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85%
Of professionals refer us to a friend
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90%
Of organisations recruit more than one role through us
Secure top talent for your next hire
Let us connect you with the talent that can take your business forward.
Definitely, Robert Walters has lived up to the expectation when it comes to providing the right caliber of candidates and providing alternative solutions when needed..
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In all of the conversations we have held Omer was always focused on securing me the right candidate for the role, company and personality to fit the team...
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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.