Job Title: Arabic Speaking Financial Headhunter

My client is a leader in the field of Executive Search within the global financial markets. With offices across the world, this firm is able to research and find top-performing professionals in the areas of Investment Banking, Wealth and Asset Management, Insurance, Global Markets, Consumer Banking and Private Equity.

Each of their experienced consultants works in a specialist, vertical market to create a level of expertise unmatched by other high-end recruiters.

Their market presence allows them to work as the exclusive supplier for each mandate, which allows them to research the market in depth to find the perfect candidate.

Due to increased workload the company is looking for an Arabic speaking graduate to join their small team in the Dubai office.

Duties include:

- Formulation of research strategy in conjunction with the consultant and the client, and identifying target companies and markets.
- Utilising desk-based research and calling, 'mapping' the entire universe of target individuals relevant to the assignment, including background information on history, salary, achievements, etc.
- Researching your own product area to understand new developments including change in legislation, mergers and acquisitions, financial results, etc.
- Developing a network of reliable sources for current and future information on individuals.
- Attending client pitches and candidate interviews.

You will benefit from an excellent in-house training structure which is tailored to your individual needs and includes the fundamentals of name gathering, how to profile candidates, interviewing techniques and best practises in networking.

The role carries a biannual bonus element which is based on individual and company performance. You should be looking to earn at least an extra 20-30% on top of your basic salary in your first year.

Requirements:

- Fluent written and oral communication in English and Arabic.
- You must hold at least a 2.1 from a redbrick university and a mixture of A's and B's at A-level.
- Naturally inquisitive and persuasive.
- Genuine interest within the banking and finance sector, which will be exposed within the interview process.
- Experience within finance or headhunting would be most welcome.
- Ability to cope with longer working hours.

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