Recruitment Consultant

Today we operate from offices across the globe, including London, Dubai, Riyadh, Doha, Manama, Singapore and Hong Kong, and act as a trusted advisor to leading public and private organisations – including high-profile mandates from London to Hong Kong. Our model is lean, agile and sector-specialised: deep market knowledge, an extensive candidate network, and a service-driven, tailored approach that puts the quality of the match ahead of volume.

This role sits within our financial services practice in the DIFC – the heart of the region's banking and capital markets ecosystem – working directly alongside an experienced consultant to grow a high-performing desk.

The Role

We are looking for a driven, relationship-led Recruitment Consultant to run a 360 financial services desk in Dubai. You will own the full recruitment lifecycle but also working on the companies major accounts from day 1 including some of the biggest names in banking.

You will recruit across financial services disciplines such as banking and private banking, asset and wealth management all at a senior level from Director to Managing Director and Market Head.

Key Responsibilities

Business development & client management

• Identify, win and grow client relationships across the DIFC and wider GCC financial services market.

• Take detailed briefs, advise clients on market conditions, salary benchmarks and realistic hiring strategy.

• Build long-term, consultative partnerships that generate repeat and referral business rather than one-off transactions.

Candidate sourcing & assessment

• Proactively headhunt and map talent using LinkedIn, our internal database, referrals and targeted market research and our extensive technology stack.

• Screen, interview and assess candidates for technical fit, motivation and cultural alignment to the client.

• Maintain and grow a live pipeline of qualified candidates, in line with Ateca's commitment to deliver fully vetted shortlists quickly.

Delivery & deal management

• Manage the end-to-end process – interviews, feedback, references and compliance through to offer and onboarding.

• Negotiate offers, manage candidate and client expectations, and close placements professionally.

• Keep CRM/ATS records accurate and contribute to a clean, reliable data picture of your market.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Typically 2–5 years in agency recruitment, executive search or a 360 sales role; financial or professional services exposure is a strong advantage.

• Track record: Evidence of billing, placements or revenue generation, and confidence managing a desk with growing independence.

• Commercial drive: A natural relationship-builder who is comfortable with business development, targets and the resilience the job demands.

• Market interest: Genuine curiosity about banking, finance and fintech – and the drive to become a credible expert in your niche.

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal English; professional, consultative and able to influence senior stakeholders.

• Location: Able to be based full-time in our DIFC office

Regional or international market experience and additional languages (e.g. Arabic) are desirable but not essential.

Why Join Ateca

• A global, sector-specialised brand with a genuine foothold in one of the world's fastest-growing financial markets.

• Warm, established client relationships and an extensive candidate network to build on – not a cold start.

• Uncapped commission structure.

• Direct mentorship from an experienced consultant and a clear, merit-based path to senior and leadership roles.

If you are interested in discussing further and have expereince in a full 360 role , please apply with a copy of your cv for immediate consideration.