Senior Recruitment Consultant

Our client is an established boutique financial services recruitment firm headquartered in the UK, with a strong reputation across Banking, Insurance and Financial services markets.

Following sustained growth in the UK, the business is now launching its first international hub in Dubai as part of a planned expansion. The aim is to replicate a proven, relationship-led recruitment model within a high-growth market, starting with a small, high-performing team.

This role represents the first hire based in Dubai and a key part of the firm’s long-term international growth strategy.

The Opportunity – 360 Financial Services Recruiter (Relocation to Dubai)

This opportunity is designed for an experienced 360 recruiter who is considering relocating to Dubai and wants to be fully involved and part of building something from the ground up.

As the first person on the ground, you will take responsibility for developing and growing the UAE practice, combining hands-on billing with business development and long-term market building. You will work closely with the founder to establish the firm’s presence while leveraging their strong brand, infrastructure, and client relationships already established in the UK.

This role is best suited to someone who enjoys both working independently, taking ownership of their market, but still loves being supported and will continue to be part of the UK wider team, while an office and team are built over time.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing new client relationships across financial services market
• Managing the full 360 recruitment lifecycle from client acquisition through to placement
• Building long-term client partnerships and establishing market credibility
• Developing a specialist desk aligned to your experience
• Supporting future hiring and team growth as they scale
• Managing your own pipeline, forecasting, and commercial performance
• Working closely with the founder during regular visits to establish processes and strategy

This is a hands-on billing role with a clear pathway into leadership as the Dubai practice grows.

Skills and Experience:

• Strong 360 recruitment agency experience within financial services
• A consistent billing track record at mid to senior level
• Experience building or growing a desk, vertical, or client base
• The ability to work independently and self-manage in a new market
• Strong commercial and business development capability
• An ambitious, entrepreneurial mindset and genuine interest in relocating to Dubai

Nice to have:

• UAE market exposure or existing relationships
• Experience across banking, compliance, financial crime, insurance, or investment sectors
• Experience working within distributed or remote teams

Value Proposition:

• First hire into a new international hub backed by an established UK business
• Opportunity to build and shape a market from day one
• Direct access to founder support and mentorship during not just the growth phase, but ongoing
• Existing brand, infrastructure, and client relationships to build from
• Clear pathway into leadership as the Dubai office grows
• Company-paid flights to the UK each year, financially supporting relocation and maintaining close connection with the wider team

This role is ideal for an experienced, ambitious recruiter who wants more ownership, greater influence over their career direction, and the opportunity to build something meaningful while benefiting from the stability of an already successful business.

For the right individual, this represents a career-defining opportunity to relocate to Dubai and play a central role in establishing and growing a new international recruitment hub.