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Private Banking Recruiter in Dubai

Senior RMs, Team Heads and Market Leaders across GCC, MENA and NRI desks.

Dubai has become one of the most competitive wealth hubs on the planet – a crossroads for GCC families, international entrepreneurs, NRI clients and African UHNW. From DIFC, senior Relationship Managers now book assets into Dubai, Geneva, Zurich, Singapore and Hong Kong on the same platform.

  • Senior RMs with CHF 150m–500m+ portable AUM across GCC, Levant, NRI and Africa.
  • Team Heads and Market Leaders for Dubai onshore, DIFC and international booking centres.
  • Moves from global platforms (UBS, CS/UBS, JP, MS, Citi, HSBC) into leading regional and international banks.
  • Discreet guidance on licences, variable compensation and platform risk for Dubai-based bankers.

Market snapshot – Dubai, UAE

For Private Bankers, Dubai offers a unique mix of tax efficiency, rapid client acquisition and multi-booking-centre flexibility. Banks in DIFC are actively competing for senior RMs who can demonstrate solid, compliant portability from GCC, Levant, NRI and Africa segments. The most attractive platforms are those that combine strong investment architecture, competitive credit and a pragmatic view on onboarding when assets are booked across Dubai, Switzerland and Singapore.

Main booking centres

  • Dubai (DIFC / onshore)
  • Geneva & Zurich
  • Singapore & Hong Kong
  • London and selected EU hubs

Desks we cover

  • GCC & broader MENA onshore / NNR
  • Levant & Eastern Mediterranean
  • NRI (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka)
  • Africa UHNW / entrepreneurs

Indicative compensation – Dubai

Ranges in AED, based on recent mandates and offer letters. Exact packages depend on platform, role design and P&L.

Senior RM (5–10y, strong book)
Base: AED 650k – 900k
Bonus: 40% – 80% of base
Typical total: ≈ AED 900k – 1.6m
Team Head (small team)
Base: AED 900k – 1.3m
Bonus: 60% – 100% of base
Typical total: ≈ AED 1.4m – 2.4m
Market Head / Desk Head
Base: AED 1.2m – 1.8m
Bonus: 70% – 120% of base
Typical total: ≈ AED 2.0m – 3.8m

Source: Executive Partners market conversations with hiring managers, 2024–2025. Not a guarantee of future offers.

Private Banking Career Intelligence 2025

Download our fact-checked 2025 benchmarks for senior Relationship Managers and Market Leaders across Dubai, Switzerland, the UK, US, Dubai, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Methodology based on verified mandates, offer letters and compensation discussions with hiring managers.

Work with a specialist Dubai recruiter

Executive Partners is an executive search boutique focused on Private Banking & Wealth Management. From Dubai, we support senior hires across onshore UAE and key booking centres worldwide.

  • • Senior RMs, Desk Heads & Market Leaders
  • • Discreet outreach to target platforms
  • • AUM portability & booking-centre fit assessment
  • • Compensation benchmarking for your next move