Connecting Financial Institutions
with Exceptional Talent

The financial services sector is at the centre of the GCC’s diversification and growth agenda. From sovereign wealth funds and investment managers to retail banks and fintech disruptors, the demand for high-impact talent has never been greater.

At Aventus, we partner with clients across the full spectrum of financial services to identify professionals who combine technical expertise, regional understanding, and commercial acumen. Whether you’re building a digital-first bank, scaling a new investment fund, or optimising compliance and governance frameworks, we deliver the talent that drives performance.

With deep market knowledge and a proven track record across the GCC, our financial services recruitment connects global standards with local expertise, enabling clients to hire with confidence and clarity.

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Our Areas of Expertise

Aventus provides recruitment solutions across all financial services functions, including permanent, interim, and advisory.

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Key specialisms include:

  • Consumer & Retail Financial Services
  • Corporate & Institutional Banking, GTB and Transaction Services
  • Private Banking, Family Offices & Asset Management
  • Investment Management & Private Equity
  • Fintech, Digital Banking & Payments
  • Risk, Governance & Compliance
  • Finance, Operations & Treasury
  • ESG & Sustainable Finance
  • Corporate Functions & Shared Services

Solving Specialist Talent Gaps in Financial Services

The GCC financial services sector is under pressure to meet global standards while driving local growth. Firms are competing for investment professionals with cross border expertise, senior bankers to lead digital innovation, and ESG specialists who understand shifting investor demands.

At the same time, there's rising demand for compliance and risk leaders, finance executives for complex holding structures, and high calibre GCC nationals to shape regional strategy. Aventus delivers these critical hires through a precise, data informed approach - built on trust, relationships and results.

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Financial Services Expertise Across Industries

Our reach extends across every major financial services segment in the GCC. From sovereign wealth to venture capital, digital banking to Islamic banking, we understand the distinct challenges and expectations of each environment - and we recruit with precision.

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  • Banking & Capital Markets
  • Investment & Asset Management
  • Fintech & Digital Transformation
  • Insurance & Reinsurance

What Our Clients Say

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I have a high regard for Keon and Muthu as they presented what Aventus is all about. Professional, passionate about their work, very understanding in the candidate's capabilities vs the employer's job profile requirement and being able to link those for a win-win situation to ensure an excellent experience and satisfactory result. What distinguishes them from other companies is the specialization of each profession, being diligent and highly competent, continuously being in contact throughout the process while providing great advice and that enables them to achieve beyond expected results which happened to help me secure my latest position that has elevated my career potential

VP - Finance and Investment - KSA

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“I would like to extend my thanks for Richard’s support, he gave us a very good consultancy recruitment service which helped us with various projects across UAE. You were always responsive, attentive and provided quality profiles relevant to the open requirement."

Head of Procurement, Tech Vendor, UAE

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"Richard is a really likeable character with sound knowledge of recruitment practices, labour laws, and industry technologies and operations."

Procurement Director

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"Richard was able to support us in various specialist technology requirements, where other suppliers struggled to give us the quality we required, Richard went ‘above and beyond’ to ensure we procured the right resources, and ultimately meet our business requirements. He was attentive, proactive and dedicated."

Head of HR, Consultancy, UAE

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Mark Hughes has provided excellent recruitment support and service to my colleagues. A reliable and dependable individual, I would highly recommend to anyone. His potential to succeed is apparently clearly defined by his professionalism in approaching every assigned task.

HR Manager, Saudi Arabia

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Mark is an outstanding search consultant and I recommend him highly. He is supportive, understating, patient and very knowledgeable in his domain. Mark knows the market quite well and has an uncompromising attention to detail. He is a very reliable and result oriented person, extremely professional, understanding, competent and has great passion for what he does. Once you work with him and get to know him you will immediately notice how great a person as well as a professional, he is. I wish Mark all the success on a professional and personal front.

Legal Director, Dubai

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Mark was very helpful in getting my current post and keeping me informed throughout the process.

Senior Legal Counsel, Abu Dhabi

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Mark is a hardworking, professional and honest legal recruitment consultant. He takes good care of his candidates and always keeps them updated. I highly recommend Mark for candidates and employers.

General Counsel, Dubai

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Mark has recently facilitated a fantastic career opportunity for me in Dubai. Mark provided me with many options for my career and offered guidance and realistic advice as to my next direction. He then supported me throughout the interview and selection stage by answering all my questions; giving precise, experiential and immediate feedback; and being always readily available. He has made the process of making a career move remarkably easy without frustration. I highly recommend him.

Regional Legal Counsel, Dubai

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Mark has recently assisted me in obtaining a new role. He provided excellent service from the initial interviewing stage to finalising the contract. I found Mark very proactive, responsive, with excellent knowledge of the market. I would definitely recommend Mark for anyone seeking a career change.

Senior Legal Counsel, Dubai

Case Studies

Aventus has successfully delivered mandates across the GCC’s leading banks, investment funds, and fintech ventures, from Chief Risk Officers and Heads of Compliance to Portfolio Managers and Product Leaders.

Our track record reflects our ability to match deep technical expertise with cultural and commercial fit, driving measurable business success.

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