Native presents the 2025 Talent Migrations report for Financial Services in UAE region which includes Sovereign Wealth Funds, Wealth Management (EAMs), Investment Banking, Private Equity / Venture Capital (PE / VC) and Multi-Asset Managers (AMCs, Hedge Funds, Family Offices). A comprehensive coverage of senior talent movements across these domains in UAE. We hope you find these insights useful !!
Talent Insights:
SWFs are bulking mid-to-senior layers and launching new platforms focused on AI, Deep Tech, Infrastructure & Real Assets
Most hires originate within MENA (49%), complemented by talent inflow from mature markets (Europe, North America & APAC)
79% hiring happened in the 10-20 years experience bracket focusing on mid to senior talent
SWFs are substantially hiring (31%) from non-FS backgrounds building key specializations within the investment teams