Title: General Manager

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Company: Established Dubai Financial Advisory Firm Recently Acquired by TCG

About the Company

The Company is an established, licensed Dubai-based financial advisory company that has recently been acquired by The Compass Group TCG, an international financial services group with multi-jurisdictional operations.

The firm provides regulated financial advisory and wealth management services and operates under the relevant UAE regulatory framework.

The acquisition marks the beginning of a new growth phase focused on professionalisation, governance, scalable AUM growth, and regional expansion.

The Role

We are seeking a commercially driven and operationally disciplined General Manager to lead the business in Dubai.

The General Manager will be responsible for the overall management, performance, regulatory integrity, and growth of the company. The successful candidate will act as the senior executive in Dubai, reporting to Group leadership.

Preference will be given to candidates currently based in Dubai with relevant UAE financial services experience. Exceptional international candidates willing to relocate will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

- Execute the post-acquisition integration strategy

- Develop and implement a 3–5 year growth plan

- Drive AUM growth through advisor recruitment and organic production

- Identify strategic partnerships and acquisition opportunities

Commercial Performance

- Deliver revenue and profitability targets

- Establish disciplined budgeting and cost controls

- Drive advisor productivity and accountability

- Implement performance metrics and KPIs across the business

Regulatory and Compliance Oversight

- Ensure full compliance with UAE regulatory requirements

- Maintain capital adequacy standards

- Work closely with compliance officers and regulators

- Ensure all business activities align with licensing permissions

Operational Excellence

- Implement robust operational systems and reporting frameworks

- Improve client onboarding and servicing standards

- Strengthen internal controls and governance

- Professionalise administrative and finance processes

Team Leadership

- Lead, mentor and develop advisors and support staff

- Recruit high-quality financial advisors

- Establish a performance culture aligned with group standards

Group Integration

- Act as the primary liaison between Dubai operations and TCG Group

- Align reporting, governance, and financial systems with group standards

- Contribute to wider group strategic initiatives

Candidate Profile

Essential

- Minimum 7–10 years experience in financial advisory or wealth management

- Strong understanding of the UAE regulatory environment

- Demonstrated leadership experience in a regulated financial services business

- Proven track record of revenue growth and advisor management

- Strong financial acumen and commercial discipline

Preferred

- Experience operating within an SCA regulated or similar framework

- Experience post-acquisition integration

- Experience scaling advisory businesses

- Established professional network in the UAE market

Personal Attributes

- Commercially sharp and execution-focused

- High integrity with strong governance mindset

- Strategic thinker with operational depth

- Comfortable working within an international group structure

- Resilient and performance-driven

Compensation

- Competitive base salary

- Performance-based bonus structure

- Long-term incentive potential

- Relocation package for exceptional international candidates

Title: Wealth Manager

Location: London, Dubai or Kuala Lumpur
Company: The Compass Group (TCG)

About The Compass Group

The Compass Group is an international financial services group operating across multiple jurisdictions. We provide holistic wealth management, structured portfolio solutions, corporate finance and cross-border advisory services to private clients globally.

As part of our continued expansion, we are seeking experienced Wealth Managers to join our platform in London, Dubai or Kuala Lumpur.

The Opportunity

We are looking for commercially driven Wealth Managers with an established client base and transferable assets under management.

This role is designed for experienced professionals seeking a strong institutional platform, multi-jurisdiction capability and scalable investment solutions to support further AUM growth.

Candidates with existing clients and portable AUM will be given preference.

Key Responsibilities

Client Relationship Management

• Manage and grow an existing book of high-net-worth and mass affluent clients

• Deliver holistic wealth management advice across investments, retirement, protection and structured solutions

• Maintain long-term trusted adviser relationships

Business Development

• Transfer and onboard existing clients where appropriate

• Generate new business through personal networks and referrals

• Identify cross-border advisory opportunities

Investment Advisory

• Construct and manage client portfolios using approved investment frameworks

• Utilise group Managed Portfolio Solutions and structured investment offerings

• Ensure suitability and ongoing portfolio review

Compliance and Governance

• Operate fully within local regulatory requirements

• Maintain accurate client documentation and reporting

• Ensure all transactions are processed through approved company systems

Collaboration

• Work closely with group compliance, operations and corporate services teams

• Participate in cross-border client solutions

• Contribute to overall regional AUM growth strategy

Candidate Profile

Essential

• Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in wealth management or financial advisory

• Strong understanding of the regulatory framework in relevant jurisdiction

• Demonstrable revenue production history

• Strong client relationship management skills

Highly Preferred

• Existing portable client book

• Demonstrable AUM transfer capability

• Experience advising international or expatriate clients

• Cross-border structuring knowledge

Personal Attributes

• Commercially driven and self-motivated

• High integrity and compliance-focused

• Entrepreneurial mindset

• Relationship-oriented and credible with HNW clients

Compensation Structure

• Competitive base salary (where applicable)

• Attractive revenue share model

• Performance-based incentives

• Long-term equity or partnership potential for high performers