Banking & Finance Recruitment
TS International delivers specialist banking, finance, and fintech talent across the GCC's leading financial centres, the UK, and global markets.
MARKET INSIGHT
Financial services is one of the world's most regulated, talent-competitive, and fast-moving sectors. The consequences of a poor hire - particularly in risk, compliance, or senior leadership - extend far beyond the individual role. Organisations need a recruitment partner who understands this. TS International has over 30 years of experience placing specialists across the global banking, financial services, and insurance sectors. Established in the UAE for more than 15 years, at the heart of one of the world's fastest-growing financial centres, TSI is uniquely positioned to serve financial institutions, investment banks, asset managers, fintech companies, and professional services firms across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Our consultants understand the compliance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and professional qualification standards that apply to financial services roles - from retail banking and corporate finance
through to capital markets, wealth management, risk, and fintech. We recruit confidently across front office, middle office, back office, technology, and leadership functions.
WHAT WE DELIVER
Deep financial services candidate networks across DIFC, ADGM, City of London, and Mumbai financial hubs
Specialist recruitment across front office, middle office, risk, compliance, and fintech disciplines
Contract and interim recruitment with in-house payroll for regulatory transformation programmes
Islamic finance expertise — Sharia scholars, sukuk specialists, and Islamic banking product professionals
Discreet executive search for CEO, CFO, CRO, CIO, and Chief Compliance Officer appointments Emiratisation, Saudisation, and nationalisation programme recruitment across GCC financial institutions
SAMPLE PLACEMENTS
Retail & Corporate Banking
Relationship Manager (Corporate / SME) — Client relationship management and lending portfolio oversight
Credit Analyst — Credit assessment, financial analysis, and lending decision support
Branch Manager — Retail banking operations and customer experience leadership
Trade Finance Specialist — Letters of credit, documentary collections, and trade product management
Treasury Manager — Liquidity management, FX, and money market operations
Mortgage Advisor — Residential and commercial mortgage product advice and processing
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Investment Banker (M&A / ECM / DCM) — Deal origination, execution, and client advisory
Equity Research Analyst — Sector coverage, financial modelling, and investment research
Fixed Income / Rates Trader — Bond, swap, and interest rate derivative trading
FX Trader / Dealer — Foreign exchange spot, forward, and options trading
Structuring Specialist — Structured product design and complex transaction structuring
Syndications Manager — Loan syndication, distribution, and relationship management
Risk, Compliance & Regulation
Chief Risk Officer (CRO) — Enterprise risk strategy, governance, and board-level oversight
Credit Risk Manager — Credit risk modelling, portfolio oversight, and risk appetite management
Market Risk Analyst — VaR, stress testing, and market risk measurement
Compliance Officer — Regulatory compliance, policy management, and regulatory liaison
AML / KYC Analyst — Anti-money laundering controls and customer due diligence
Financial Crime Analyst — Fraud detection, transaction monitoring, and investigation
Regulatory Reporting Analyst — IFRS 9, Basel III/IV, CCAR, and central bank reporting
Wealth Management & Private Banking
Private Banker — UHNWI and HNWI relationship management and wealth planning
Wealth Manager — Portfolio construction, financial planning, and client advisory
Investment Advisor — Discretionary and advisory investment management for private clients
Family Office Advisor — Multi-family office services, governance, and investment management
Fund Manager — Portfolio management, investment strategy, and fund performance delivery
Fintech & Financial Services Technology
Fintech Product Manager — Digital financial product strategy, development, and launch
Payments Specialist — Payment systems, rails, and real-time payment infrastructure
Open Banking Specialist — API banking, PSD2 compliance, and open finance implementation
RegTech Specialist — Regulatory technology solutions, automation, and compliance tech
Blockchain / DLT Engineer — Distributed ledger, tokenisation, and digital asset technology
WHY TSI
15+ years embedded in the UAE market — active networks across DIFC, ADGM, and the broader GCC financial services ecosystem
Islamic finance expertise: a rare capability in global recruitment, covering Sharia scholars, sukuk structuring, and Takaful professionals
Deep risk and compliance practice — one of the fastest-growing areas of financial services hiring globally
Proven track record on Emiratisation and Saudisation mandates for national talent in finance, HR, legal, and management roles
Executive search capability for CEO, CFO, CRO, CIO, and Chief Compliance Officer appointments across banking and investment management
Contract and interim capability with in-house payroll for regulatory transformation and change programmes
FAQs
Do you recruit for both retail banking and investment banking roles?
Yes. TSI recruits across the full banking spectrum — retail and commercial banking (relationship managers, credit analysts, branch operations) through to investment banking and capital markets (M&A, ECM, DCM, trading, structuring). We also recruit for the middle and back office functions — risk, compliance, operations, and technology — that support these businesses.
Can you recruit for Islamic finance and Sharia-compliant banking roles?
Yes. TSI's UAE presence gives us specific expertise in Islamic finance recruitment — including Sharia Scholars and Supervisory Board members, Islamic Finance Product Specialists, Sukuk Structuring Experts, and Takaful professionals. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar are major Islamic finance markets and we have active
candidate networks across all three.
Which regions do you cover for banking and finance recruitment?
TSI has active campaigns across the UAE (DIFC and ADGM), Saudi Arabia (Vision 2030 financial sector growth), Qatar, Bahrain, the UK (City of London and Edinburgh), and India (Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore). We also support international relocations and cross-border executive appointments across these markets.
Do you recruit for risk and compliance roles as well as front office positions?
Yes. Risk and compliance is a core specialism within our financial services practice. We recruit across credit risk, market risk, operational risk, AML, KYC, financial crime, regulatory compliance, and internal audit. Demand has grown significantly as regulatory frameworks have intensified globally.
Can you recruit for fintech companies as well as traditional banks?
Yes. TSI recruits across the full financial services ecosystem — traditional banks, challenger banks, payment companies, digital asset firms, insurtech companies, wealthtech platforms, and the RegTech and consulting firms that serve the sector. We understand the dual financial domain and technology delivery capability fintech hiring demands.
Do you recruit for private equity, asset management, and wealth management?
Yes. TSI recruits across the investment management spectrum — private equity associates and principals, fund managers, portfolio managers, investment analysts, private bankers, wealth managers, and family office advisors. We understand the distinct cultural and technical requirements of buy-side roles.
Can you make C-suite and senior leadership appointments in financial services?
Yes. Our leadership practice covers CEO, CFO, CRO, CIO, Chief Compliance Officer, Managing Director, and Head of function appointments for banks, investment managers, and financial services firms. We conduct discreet, targeted executive searches and understand the regulatory, governance, and commercial leadership
demands these roles involve.
Do you recruit for regulatory transformation and compliance programme roles?
Yes. Regulatory changes — including Basel IV, IFRS 17, DORA, Consumer Duty, and evolving AML frameworks — are driving significant demand for contract compliance transformation professionals. TSI recruits Regulatory Change Managers, Compliance Programme Leads, and Regulatory Reporting Specialists for transformation programmes across all major financial services jurisdictions.
Can you supply contract financial services professionals at short notice?
Yes. Contract and interim recruitment is a significant part of our financial services practice — for regulatory transformation projects, maternity cover, and peak-period requirements. TSI maintains active pipelines across risk, compliance, audit, operations, and financial crime, with contractor payroll managed in-house.
Do you recruit for treasury and trade finance roles?
Yes. Treasury and trade finance are specialist disciplines within our banking practice. We recruit Treasury Managers, Treasury Analysts, ALM Specialists, Trade Finance Managers, Documentary Credit Specialists, and Structured Trade Finance professionals — requiring specific product knowledge and regulatory awareness that our consultants are well placed to assess.
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