Friday 28 October 2011

GULF CONNEXIONS

TALENT MEETS OPPORTUNITY

BAHRAIN'S LEADING SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT
CONSULTANCY.


1. CEO - Investment Company


Our client, a Sovereign Wealth Fund in the GCC is
establishing a private equity vehicle with an
authorized capital of USD 2bn. The successful
candidate will need to build the team and display
strong leadership skills with a solid background in
private equity.


Responsibilities:


• Focus on global/opportunistic deals.
• Identify problems and opportunities.
• Establish objectives and then performance
targets.
• Responsible for development and
implementation of an overall strategy.
• Work closely with the Board on achieving
results and ensure effective monitoring and control
systems are in place.


Requirements:


• At least 12 - 15 years of experience with
private equity background.
• Ability to provide strategic direction to
the Board.
• Strong leadership and development skills.
• Preferably Arabic speaker.


Please send Word CVs and cover letters to


matt.weldon@gulfconnexions.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



2. VP of Origination and Placement in Saudi Arabian Market


A leading regional Investment Bank in UAE, is looking for a VP or Senior VP level candidate to join their team in Dubai. The chosen candidate will have had experience in origination in the form of M&A and Private Equity; amongst others. It is vital that the candidate would have a strong network of clients across Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province.


Responsibilities:


• Identify new investment products for sourcing by the team.
• Actively involve the launching and marketing of new investment products.
• Develop new investor relationships and strengthen existing investor relationships.
• Establish and maintain a detailed database of investors profile based on their investment preference and risk appetite.


Requirements:


• In-depth product knowledge across a variety of asset classes.
• An entrepreneurial attitude to business in the region, and willing to work in a flat structure.
• The candidate is required to cover Saudi Arabia from the office in Dubai
• A total of 7-10 years of experience of which the incumbent will need to have been covering KSA for a minimum of 5 years.
• Experience from regional or local banks in Saudi Arabia, ideally, in originating and covering mid-sized companies with transaction size USD 50 - 250mn.


Please send Word CVs and cover letters to


tom.perks@gulfconnexions.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



Head of Treasury Sales – Regional Bank, UAE

Sector: Banking
Country: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES



Job Summary:-


Our client, a government-owned institution in Abu Dhabi is looking to build a Sales Desk to complement the existing trading team.


Job Description:-


An extensive understanding and experience in the sales of FX, MM, FI & Derivatives is paramount. Ideally the selected candidate will have previously built a sales desk from scratch at their current or previous employer.


Responsibilities:


• Agree a strategy and targets for the sales team.
• Interact and work closely with the existing trading team.
• Build a sales team with a focus on FX, MM, FI and derivatives.
• Build and develop a relationship with local corporate, family offices and private banks.



Requirements:


• Minimum 10 years of experience with broad product knowledge and extensive relationships in the region.
• Track record of building a sales desk.
• Preferably Arabic speaking.

Please send Word CVs and cover letters to

matt.weldon@gulfconnexions.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.




Head of Treasury Sales, Investment Banking, UAE

Sector: Banking
Country: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES


Job Summary:-


My client, a government-owned institution in Abu Dhabi is looking to build a Sales Desk to compliment the existing trading team.
Job Description:-
An extensive understanding and experience in the sales of FX, MM, FI & Derivatives is paramount. Ideally the selected candidate will have previously built a sales desk from scratch at their current or previous employer.


Requirements :


• University degree in Banking and Finance or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in money markets in a financial institution of which at least 3+ years of similar experience must be in the region.
• Must be entrepreneurial in nature, with broad in-depth product knowledge.
• Fluent in English as well as Arabic.



Candidates who qualify for this position may kindly quote the Job Title in the subject of your email and send your CV as an attachment in MS Word Document format to


tom.perks@gulfconnexions.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.



Head of Private Banking, Saudi Arabia

Sector: Banking
Country: KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA



Job Summary:-


Job Description:-


Head of Private Banking, Saudi Arabia

An international investment bank is looking for a Head of Private Banking to join their team in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate, who reports to the CEO, has to develop a client base of investors into investment products and services. As our client is based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, they are primarily looking for Saudi nationals, however, competent candidates of other nationalities with an excellent Saudi market experience will also be considered.



Responsibilities:


• Ensure high standards of private wealth management customer service and relationship management.
• Primarily focus on developing institutional, ultra high net worth and very high net worth individuals into long-term clients.
• Contribute to building an active and broad book of clients and prospects through a strong and diversified network of business and client contacts.
• Perform investment sales and cross-selling activities for the client comprising of asset management (mutual funds, private equity, capital-protected notes, structured products), investment banking (bonds, sukuks, convertibles, private equity, IPOs), treasury (FX, structured products) and branch (deposits) products.



Requirements:


• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or equivalent, though professional certifications such as CPA/CMA/MBA is a must.
• At least 10 years in a related field with at least 4/5 years experience in a similar position in an investment bank in the GCC, with relevant exposure to Private Banking, Wealth Management and Brokerage in addition to Assets Management and Funds. Appropriate experience in Investment, Financing, Corporate Governance etc, with relevant qualifications and accreditations is also essential.
• Must be currently located in Saudi and fluent in English as well as Arabic.



Candidates who qualify for this position may kindly quote the Job Title in the subject of your email and send your CV as an attachment in MS Word Document format to


tuhina.chainy@gulfconnexions.com


Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

About Gulf Connexions '

Gulf Connexions are one of the only international Banking & Finance search firms with a physical presence in the Middle East. We are also the largest dedicated executive search practice focusing on the Middle East with offices in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia

Gulf Connexions focus on senior executive positions within the Banking & Finance, Legal and Regulatory and the Technical and Security markets. The results of these searches have given us an exceptional pool of industry specific, senior level candidates which is unrivalled in the region.



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