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CLIENT FINANCIAL ADVISOR – DUBAI

International Financial Advisor Jobs
Dubai, UAE
internship
Mid-Senior
2 months ago
Strategic PlanningMarket AnalysisFinancial ModelingBusiness DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementConsulting
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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.

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