CLIENT FINANCIAL ADVISOR – DUBAI
Job Fit Check
Base Career helps you apply smarter for this job.
Key skills for this role
About the Role
Our client is the Middle East’s only certified fiduciary, CII Chartered and fee-only wealth management firm. This is a rare opportunity for a qualified financial planner to step into a pure advisory role, inheriting an existing client portfolio with no requirement to generate new business.
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
Job Summary
Our client is the Middle East’s only certified fiduciary, CII Chartered and fee-only wealth management firm.
This is a rare opportunity for a qualified financial planner to step into a
pure advisory role
, inheriting an existing client portfolio with
no requirement to generate new business
.
You will focus entirely on delivering high-quality financial planning, building long-term relationships, and improving client outcomes.
The Role
- This is not a cold-start or sales-driven position.
- You will be provided with a
- well-established, high-quality client book
- and will be responsible for:
- Delivering ongoing financial planning and advice
- Managing and developing long-term client relationships
- Reviewing and optimising client strategies over time
- Acting as a trusted adviser focused on client outcomes
- Maintaining high standards of compliance and professionalism
- There are
- no expectations to generate new business
- .
- Performance is measured on
- client retention, satisfaction, and quality of advice
- .
Why This Role Stands Out
Most international wealth management roles are commission-based and sales-driven.
This Opportunity Offers
- Fee-based, salaried structure
- No commission or sales targets
- Fully aligned, client-first advice model
- Long-term, relationship-driven work
- You will operate as a
- professional adviser
- , not a product salesperson.
Candidate Profile
- This Role Is Suited To Individuals Who Are
- UK-qualified (or equivalent) with Level 4+ qualifications (CII, CISI, CFP or higher)
- Ideally Chartered or working towards Chartered status
- Minimum 3 years’ client-facing experience in wealth management
- Academically strong, with a structured and disciplined approach
- Professional, ethical, and client-focused
Backgrounds That Often Align Well Include
- UK-trained financial planners
- Individuals from structured or high-performance environments (e.g. military, professional services)
- Candidates seeking long-term career development rather than short-term earnings
Financial & Core Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based annual bonus (typically 0–15%)
- Profit share based on contribution
- Pension / end-of-service benefits
- Private medical insurance and life cover
- Comprehensive health insurance
Lifestyle & Wellbeing
- Wellness initiatives, including events and healthy workplace perks
- Fruit baskets and subsidised lunches
- Flexible leave policy
- 26 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
- Birthday day off (celebration day)
- Annual flight allowance (from year 2)
- Quarterly social events
- Paid volunteering leave for CSR initiatives
Learning & Development
- Full support for professional qualifications (CII, CISI, CFP, Chartered, etc.)
- Exam fees and professional memberships covered
- Study leave for exams
- Access to training and development resources
- Unlimited book support (firm-sponsored learning library)
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
Additional Benefits
- Free personal financial planning support
- Employee referral bonus scheme
- Reward and recognition programme
- Structured career progression pathways
- Paternity leave (paid)
Culture & Values
- The Organisation Operates Under a Clear Guiding Principle
- Client > Organisation > Self
- You Will Be Part Of a Team That Is
- Collaborative and team-oriented
- Focused on long-term client outcomes
- Committed to continuous learning and improvement
- Driven by integrity and professionalism
Hiring Process
- Application submission
- Initial 30-minute interview (Teams or phone)
- Psychometric and work-related assessments
- 1–2 hour interview with team members and leadership
- Final culture-fit interview with senior leadership
Additional Information
- Minimum of 3 years’ client-facing experience in wealth management required
- Recognised qualifications (CII Level 4, CISI, CFP or higher) essential
- This is a client service-focused advisory role, not a sales position
Apply Now
If you are looking to move into a
client-focused, professional advisory environment
with no sales pressure and a clear long-term career path, apply now and get in touch for a confidential discussion.
All IFA job news at www.prestigeifajobs.com
Join our IFA and BDM Jobs Newsletter
Subscribe to get our latest content by email.
We respect your privacy.
Unsubscribe at any time.
Built with Kit
Tagged as: AES, AES International, careers, Chartered Advisor, CII, CISI, DipFA, DipPFS, Finance Jobs, FInancial Adviser Careers, IFA, IFA Career, IFA Consultant, Independent Financial Advisor, International Financial Advisor, International IFA, International IFA Jobs, International Wealth Manager, Investment Advisor Jobs, jobs, Offshore IFA, QROPS, UK Financial Advisors, UK Pensions, Wealth Advisor, Wealth Manager
Apply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
More jobs at International Financial Advisor Jobs
FINANCIAL ADVISOR – DUBAI
Dubai, UAE
About The Firm Our client is a borderless Independent Financial Advisory (IFA) practice based in Dubai, built specifically to support experienced advisors in growing and scaling their business. Operating on a fee and com
FINANCIAL SERVICES BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – DUBAI EXPANSION
Dubai, UAE
Location and Engagement Style Engagement: On-Site Client Engagement Hub based in Downtown Dubai, UAE (Open to UK applicants targeting UAE relocation). Our client represents one of the fastest-growing international wealth
INVESTMENT ADVISOR – DUBAI
Dubai, UAE
About The Firm We are representing a premier Dubai-based wealth management firm with a strong international footprint and a reputation for delivering sophisticated, cross-border financial planning solutions. The firm spe
FINANCIAL CONSULTANT – UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE
About The Company Our client is one of the largest independent, award-winning financial services and insurance brokers in the Gulf region, with over 22 years of established operations. Based in prestigious offices in Ema
FINANCIAL ADVISOR INSURANCE – ABU DHABI, UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE
About The Company Our client is one of the largest independent, award-winning financial services and insurance brokers in the Gulf region, with over 20 years of established operations. With a strong and growing presence
FINANCIAL ADVISOR – DUBAI, UAE
Dubai, UAE
Overview Our client is a rapidly growing boutique wealth advisory firm specialising in tailored wealth management strategies for high-net-worth and internationally mobile clients . The firm differentiates itself by combi
FINANCIAL ADVISORS – DUBAI
Dubai, UAE
Join a Leading Wealth Management Firm in Dubai Our client is one of Dubai’s leading regulated wealth management firms, known for delivering high-quality financial planning and advisory services. Due to continued expansio
FINANCIAL ADVISOR – DUBAI
Dubai, UAE
About The Firm Our client is a borderless Independent Financial Advisory (IFA) practice based in Dubai, built specifically to support experienced advisors in growing and scaling their business. Operating on a fee and com
FINANCIAL ADVISOR – DUBAI
Dubai, UAE
FINANCIAL SERVICES BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – DUBAI EXPANSION
Dubai, UAE
INVESTMENT ADVISOR – DUBAI
Dubai, UAE
FINANCIAL CONSULTANT – UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE
FINANCIAL ADVISOR INSURANCE – ABU DHABI, UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE
FINANCIAL ADVISOR – DUBAI, UAE
Dubai, UAE
FINANCIAL ADVISORS – DUBAI
Dubai, UAE
FINANCIAL ADVISOR – DUBAI
Dubai, UAE