Financial Services
Financial Services
At Aventus, we connect exceptional talent with organisations across the banking, financial services, and investment management sectors in the GCC. With a proven track record of delivering results, we address the unique challenges facing financial services institutions in this region.
Our discreet, tailored recruitment services—ranging from contingent hiring to retained search—are backed by specialised expertise, a vast network of pre-qualified candidates, and our commitment to building long-term partnerships. Whether it’s front, middle, or back-office roles, or transformational leadership positions, Aventus provides agile and effective solutions to help businesses build high-performing financial services teams.
How Aventus Supports GCC Banks
Aventus delivers tailored talent solutions for the banking and financial services sectors, specialising in senior executive search, front-office roles, and shared service functions. We meet the growing need for banking technology specialists through contract, consultancy, and outsourced hiring services.
With deep industry expertise, a proven track record, and a rigorous candidate selection process, we integrate seamlessly with in-house talent acquisition teams, delivering pre-qualified shortlists - often within 48 hours. Our additional services include salary benchmarking, market mapping, and talent pipelining, ensuring comprehensive recruitment support.
Banking Recruitment
The banking sector in the GCC is, facing unique stressors such as national hiring mandates like Emiratisation and Saudization, which have intensified competition for local talent. In-demand skills include expertise in areas like AI, automation, and quantitative analysis. Additionally, securing regulatory-approved candidates for senior roles in Saudi Arabia remains a critical challenge. Exceptional professionals in revenue-generating roles in GCC equities, fixed income, and commodities are also experiencing on-going demand.
At Aventus, we deliver exceptional talent solutions for the banking and financial services sector in the GCC. Our expertise has helped clients across all facets of banking including the following core front office specialisms:
Wholesale Banking & GTB
Consumer Banking
Digital Banking
Treasury & Global Markets
Investment Banking
Private Banking
Aventus also cover the full spectrum of support service functions from Risk, Compliance, Legal as well as Finance, Advisory and Audit and the full range of Professional Services functions such as HR, Legal, Procurement, Operations, Marketing & Strategy.
Banking Technology Recruitment
The banking and financial services landscape in the GCC is rapidly evolving, and technology has become the cornerstone of this transformation. Aventus Group specializes in recruiting the best talent to support the technological advancements that are reshaping the industry. From AI and machine learning to blockchain, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, we provide recruitment solutions for the full spectrum of banking technology roles. Our expertise extends across the following areas:
- FinTech and Digital Transformation: Recruiting professionals with deep expertise in fintech development, digital banking solutions, and innovation.
- Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: Finding top-tier candidates to address the growing need for robust security solutions and compliance with financial regulations.
- AI, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics: Identifying professionals who can leverage big data, analytics, and AI-driven tools to optimize financial services.
- Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies: Sourcing blockchain experts and consultants who can lead projects in digital currencies and decentralized finance.
- Cloud Computing & IT Infrastructure: Supporting organizations in their move to cloud-based banking services and ensuring that IT infrastructure meets modern demands.
Investment Management Recruitment
Investment management demands highly specialised talent capable of navigating complex financial markets. Aventus offers tailored recruitment solutions for niche and global searches, backed by thorough candidate qualification. Our results-driven recruitment process has yielded results for clients across private equity, real assets, and venture capital.
With one of the GCC’s largest specialist investment management search teams, our pre-qualified candidate networks streamline the hiring process, delivering top-tier talent with minimal disruption. We are also able to provide additional services like market mapping, talent pipelining, and salary benchmarking to help investment companies and funds plan for growth and attract top professionals.
We have an extensive track record recruiting for positions including:
Chief Investment Officer
Venture Capital Partners & Fundraisers
Corporate Development
Real Assets
Fund Management
Growth Equity
Investor Relations
Small Cap Private Equity
Equity Capital Markets (ECM)
Debt Capital Markets (DCM)
Large Cap Private Equity
Mid Cap Private Equity
Mid-Market Investment Banking
Secondaries
Leveraged Finance
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Asset Management (Currencies, Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities)
Fintech
Beyond traditional banking and financial services, Aventus supports both emerging and established Fintech’s with expert recruitment services. A tailored approach ensures these organisations can attract the right talent to stay competitive and compliant as this industry continues to grow. Our services are delivered with a commitment to confidentiality and an understanding of the unique challenges in these fields, ensuring seamless hiring for even the most sensitive mandates. Our key focus areas within Fintech are:
- Web 3: Blockchain, cryptocurrency and DeFi
- Fintech and Digital Payment Platforms
- Robo-advisors
- P2P lending
- Microfinance
- InsurTech
