Graduate Associate, relocate to Dubai - Unique buy-side executive search & research firm

Mondrian Alpha; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory search firm is seeking an Associate to join their Dubai office. The role involves working closely with senior leadership on executive search mandates within the Capital & Asset Raising and Investor Relations market across the GCC. With a competitive compensation of AED 173k (£35k) plus an expected first-year bonus of AED 75k (£15k), this position offers both financial attractiveness and promising career development opportunities in the finance sector.

Benefits

Opportunities for promotion

International exposure and relocation opportunities

Clear compensation progression path

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to work with high-level executives.
• Proven track record or strong interest in the financial sector.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the principal on executive search mandates.
• Partner closely with Sovereign Wealth Funds and Private Market firms.
• Develop the existing research and product suite.

Job description

Mondrian Alpha is a leading advisory search firm focused on delivering comprehensive solutions to our alternatives clients. Our consistent focus has allowed us to develop an excellent reputation and a well-known brand as specialist search consultants within our various buy‑side markets. We have offices in London, New York and Dubai.

This is an opportunity to join us an Associate in Dubai.

The Market:

Operating across Hedge Funds, Private Equity and Private Credit, we partner with the most sophisticated and creative financial minds in the world in order to help them build out their strategies, teams and products.

The Role:

Working directly with a Principal to continue our strategic build‑out within the Capital & Asset Raising and Investor Relations market across the GCC.

• Working directly with the business lead on executive search mandates for our existing client base.
• Partnering closely with Sovereign Wealth funds & Private markets firms to develop their teams and help manage strategic build outs across the GCC region.
• Working to develop our existing world‑renowned research and product suite.

Why?

• AED 173k salary (£35k) with AED 75k (£15k) expected first year bonus - very competitive compensation with a clear compensation progression path.
• Opportunities for promotion and market ownership as your client ownership abilities develop.
• International exposure and relocation opportunities to our international offices.
• Opportunity to work in a fast‑paced environment with the brightest financial minds on the market.
• We have a track record of developing graduates into market‑leading consultants in the finance industry.