Abu Dhabi Executive Search Lead — Real Estate & FS

See & Recruit; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

See & Recruit in Abu Dhabi is expanding its Real Estate and Financial Services recruitment presence. We seek a high-performing recruiter with deep market knowledge to originate client relationships and lead end-to-end mandates from C-suite to technical placements across the GCC.

The role requires 5+ years of Abu Dhabi market experience, a proven 360-degree track record, and the ability to advise executives on market compensation and hiring trends. English fluency is essential; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of active recruitment experience in Abu Dhabi market (agency background preferred).
• Proven track record delivering recruitment solutions in Real Estate and/or Financial Services.
• 360-degree recruitment history with new client acquisition.
• Executive presence to advise C-level executives, negotiate terms and pitch complex search solutions.
• Strong English communication; Arabic is an advantage but not required.

Responsibilities

• Acquire new corporate clients across Abu Dhabi's key ecosystems (government, real estate, financial institutions).
• Lead strategic pitches, present capability decks, and negotiate retained, exclusive, or advisory fees.
• Serve as trusted advisor to C-suite, HR Directors, and TA leads, providing market insights.
• Own search mandates end-to-end from briefing to placement and onboarding.
• Map Abu Dhabi Real Estate and Financial Services landscapes to identify hiring needs.
• Build personal brand by attending industry forums and events.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

C-suite advisory

Head hunting

Market mapping

Job description

See & Recruit in Abu Dhabi is expanding its Real Estate and Financial Services recruitment presence. We seek a high-performing recruiter with deep market knowledge to originate client relationships and lead end-to-end mandates from C-suite to technical placements across the GCC.

The role requires 5+ years of Abu Dhabi market experience, a proven 360-degree track record, and the ability to advise executives on market compensation and hiring trends. English fluency is essential; Arabic is a plus.