HR Manager (m/w/d) - Talent Acquisition Specialist Finance & Trading - Dubai

DFS - Die Finanzstrategen; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead their talent acquisition efforts. In this role, you will build a new HR function from the ground up, ensuring exceptional candidate experiences and employer branding. A strong background in finance recruitment and native-level English are essential. This position offers attractive tax-free compensation, hybrid working options, and ample career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Flexible working hours

Employer-funded pension plan

30 days of annual vacation

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in HR or Recruitment, preferably in finance.
• Excellent communication skills, native-level English.
• Experience in the UAE finance market is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full recruitment cycle for finance positions.
• Leverage market knowledge to engage passive candidates.
• Design elite-level hiring processes reflecting prestige.

Skills

HR management

Talent acquisition

Knowledge of finance

Fluent English

Networking

Job description

Join a Dynamic Fast-Growing Financial Powerhouse Shape the Future of Elite Finance Recruitment in Dubai!

Are you an experienced HR manager and expert in talent acquisition labour law with a razor-sharp eye for top-notch finance professionals? Do you thrive in an environment where the highest quality matters? If so, we invite you to join our recruitment efforts in Dubai for Finance - a key role in our strategic expansion in the MENA region.

Your Mission:

As an HR Manager (Talent Acquisition Focus) you will be the architect of our talent pipeline in Dubai. You will source and secure exceptional talent to drive our success in wealth management and wealth servicing. This is a newly created position in Dubai with big impact - you will build processes from the ground up, refine our employer brand and ensure we attract the top 1% of finance professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-end recruitment: lead the full recruitment cycle for investment advisory and structured finance positions - from sourcing to offer negotiation.
• Market Expertise: Leverage your deep knowledge of Dubai's finance talent landscape to identify and engage passive candidates (local networks are a plus).
• Employer Branding: Position us as the employer of choice for high-caliber professionals through targeted campaigns and partnerships.
• Strategic Growth: Partner with leadership to scale our Dubai team, anticipating talent needs as we expand.
• Candidate Experience: Design seamless elite-level hiring processes that reflect our prestige and professionalism.

Your Profile:

Proven Track Record: 5 years in HR/Recruitment, ideally within asset management, private banking or trading (in-house or agency).
Finance-Savvy: You speak the language of investments, risk and capital markets, no need to decode CVs.
Hunter Mindset: Adept at sourcing niche, high-demand talent through direct search, LinkedIn and industry networks.
Elite Communicator: Flawless native-level English (Arabic/German a plus), you persuade top earners to join us.
Dubai Advantage: Prior experience in the UAE market is highly preferred, you understand work visas, local regulations and candidate expectations.

Benefits

• Build & Scale: Shape a new HR function with autonomy and executive backing.
• High-Impact Network: Work alongside CFOs, fund managers and ultra-high-net-worth specialists.
• Global Growth: Be at the forefront of our MENA expansion with career acceleration opportunities.
• Premium Benefits: Competitive tax-free package.

What We Offer You:

• Premier Career Growth: Take on a high-impact role in a prestigious firm with flat hierarchies and swift decision-making, your ideas shape our success.
• Top-Tier Compensation: Enjoy an attractive tax-free salary with performance-based bonuses and incentives.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and a hybrid remote-work policy tailored to your productivity.
• Employer-Funded Pension Plan: Secure your future with our corporate retirement scheme (post-probation).
• Generous Leave Policy: 30 days of annual vacation to recharge and explore Dubai's dynamic lifestyle.
• Modern & Inspiring Workspace: A collaborative, family-like atmosphere in a state-of-the-art office with premium amenities (including complimentary beverages and specialty coffee).
• Prime Location: Work from a prestigious address in Dubai's financial hub, designed for productivity and professionalism.

Join us and experience a career where excellence is rewarded both professionally and personally.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.