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AP Executive combines UAE market knowledge with an international executive search network across key financial centres, private wealth hubs and business jurisdictions.
From Dubai, our consultants support clients with C-suite appointments, confidential searches and cross-border hiring requirements across private wealth, family office, asset management, private banking, fintech, blockchain, legal, compliance, trust, corporate services and financial services markets.
Executive Search and C-suite Appointments in the UAE
AP Executive provides executive search and C-suite recruitment in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and across the UAE, supporting clients in private wealth, family office, private banking, asset management, investment management, fintech, blockchain, legal, tax, compliance, corporate services and financial services. The UAE continues to grow as a regional and international centre for capital, innovation, private wealth and cross-border business. Our consultants work with banks, family offices, asset managers, fintech firms, corporate service providers and professional services organisations seeking senior leaders with regional insight and international experience.
With strong activity across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the wider Gulf region, AP Executive supports confidential appointments where discretion, regulatory understanding, technical expertise and access to senior international candidates are essential.
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Latest Jobs
Permanent
Singapore
Tech Lead (Machine Learning), AI start up - Singapore
AP Executive is partnering with a fast-growing, product-led AI company to find a Technical Lead, Machine Learning to join their team in Singapore. This is a rare opportunity to own the execution layer that turns cutting-edge research into ML systems used by real people at scale. You'll sit at the...
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Permanent
Panamá
CEO, Asset Management - Panama
Our client, a leading Panama-based investment and asset management firm catering to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional clients, is seeking a dynamic and experienced CEO to lead the company in achieving its mission of preserving and growing wealth through personalised in...
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Guernsey
Private Banker, VP/AVP - Guernsey
Our client is a globally recognizable name in the world of financial services with a long-established presence in the ChannelIslandsand Crown Dependencies. On their behalf we are looking to fill two senior roles within their growing private banking team .These roles will be based in Guernsey. Ap...
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Permanent
Guernsey
Associate Director, Trust, Finance Department - Guernsey
Our client is a Guernsey based privately owned trust company with a growing global footprint. At this time we are seekingto find an associate director to play a key role in their internal finance department. Excellent technical and forensic accounting skills will be expected .Demonstrable ex...
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British Virgin Islands
Associate Litigation - British Virgin Islands
Our client is a leading offshore law firm with a strong international reputation for handling complex, high-profile disputes across multiple jurisdictions. The firm is seeking a 3–5 PQE Litigation Associate to join its British Virgin Islands office. The role offers the opportunity to work on inte...
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Boston
Senior Client Advisor - Boston, USA
AP Executive, is a leading specialist executive search agency with more than 3 decades of industry experience. Our clients, amongst other sectors, are blue chip international banks, wealth management companies, private offices, legal/professional services firms, fintechs as well as related sector...
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United Kingdom
Associate Director, Client Services, Fiduciary - London
About the organisation Our client is an independent, people-first business that invests in the best, both for its clients and for its colleagues. The firm has built its reputation on long-term relationships and consistently high standards of service to a blue-chip client base. Now operating acros...
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Permanent
Zurich
Applied AI Engineer, Zurich
ABOUT THE BUSINESS Our client is a growing technology business developing software that applies modern AI models to everyday tasks. The engineering work is demanding: outputs need to hold up over longer interactions, stay grounded in context, and keep working reliably even though the underlying m...
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Our Specialist Executive Search Services in the UAE
AP Executive supports clients in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and across the UAE with senior executive search and C-suite recruitment across private wealth, family office, asset management, fintech, blockchain, legal, compliance and financial services markets.
The UAE team assists organisations with confidential C-suite appointments, specialist hiring requirements and cross-border search assignments across the Middle East and wider international markets.
Executive Search in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
AP Executive supports C-suite appointments across the UAE’s financial and professional services sectors, helping clients identify experienced professionals for leadership, specialist and confidential roles.
Private Wealth and Financial Services Expertise
Our consultants work across specialist markets including private wealth, family office, private banking, asset management, investment management, fintech, blockchain, legal, compliance, tax, trust and corporate services.
UAE, Middle East and International Reach
From Dubai, AP Executive combines UAE market knowledge with an international network, supporting clients with C-suite appointments across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, the wider Middle East and global finance centres.
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Zug’s Financial Services Boom: Why Family Offices, Fintech and Investment Firms are Competing for Talent
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Recruitment pressures in Luxembourg’s investment fund industry
Luxembourg’s investment fund industry is entering yet another phase of rapid transformation. With assets under management measured in the trillions and a growing share of Europe’s UCITS and AIF bu...
Luxembourg’s Crypto market gains momentum amid rising talent demand
Luxembourg is steadily emerging as a credible financial centre in Europe for cryptocurrency and blockchain activities. While the global market remains competitive in this sector, the Grand Duchy h...
Gina Le Prevost Recognised in Spears Top 500 as Leading Global Executive Recruiter
Gina Le Prevost, FIRP DipRP, has been named as a Top Recommended recruiter in the prestigious Spears Top 500 directory, placing her among an elite group of executive search professionals recognise...
When Wealth Becomes a Private Business: Recognising the Need for a Family Office
For many successful individuals and families, there comes a point when wealth – once a source of freedom – begins to behave more like a system that needs structuring. As assets multiply, jurisdict...
See What They Say
"AP Executive’s team of friendly, knowledgeable and connected consultants were invaluable in helping me take my career to the next level"
Senior Relationship Manager
International Private Bank
"Thank you for your superb executive search services this year, which go well beyond even your high-quality competitors that I experienced in the past over 30 years. Not only you go the extra mile during your bread and butter business, but you have an amazing creativity beyond that, which reminds me of the most successful entrepreneurs. The way you added value whilst putting together my challenging and complex business plan for the years to come was quite an unusual experience to me. I enjoyed our journey a lot and am looking forward to more."
Managing Director
Global Private Bank
"You assisted me with my search for an international financial center position. I found you to be diligent and determined when pursuing opportunities on my behalf.The consultant I dealt with demonstrated integrity at all times and only presented me with relevant positions that I was interested in. She responds to all correspondence promptly and is an excellent negotiator - every request I made was fulfilled. She is also genuine, honest and empathetic - qualities that are rare in the world of professional recruitment.I highly recommend AP Executive as a recruitment firm. They are true international financial center specialists."
Lawyer
Sydney (Australia)
"AP Executive is truly a standout in the world of international executive search. With offices spanning London, Luxembourg, Paris, Zurich, Geneva, Dubai, Toronto, Singapore, the Channel Islands, and Cyprus, they are a global leader in their field. Their unmatched expertise in trust and corporate services, family office, asset management, fintech, crypto, blockchain, funds, investment banking, legal, and accountancy recruitment has earned them a stellar reputation. Having built an impressive global client portfolio, AP Executive consistently delivers exceptional placements within the finance and global wealth management sectors. Their commitment to excellence and focus on quality candidates sets them apart. "
Relationship Manager
Global Private Bank, Switzerland
"AP Executive have been, and continue to be, the recruitment partner of choice for our organisation internationally"
CEO
Global Asset Management Firm
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