Specialist Private Banking Executive Search Across the Middle East and Globally

Complex mandates Confidential searchesProven results

International Executive Search is a leading specialist in private banking executive search, delivering high-profile placements across the Middle East, EMEA, and Asia since 1998.

With decades of experience and deep market insight, our highly personalised service help banks, family offices and global corporations identify, assess and appoint the right senior private banking professionals.

Whether you need leadership, specialist client advisors or ultra-high-net-worth relationship managers, International Executive Search delivers exceptional candidates for complex and confidential mandates.

Proven Track Record

Over the past 18 months, we have personally placed over 50 senior private banking professionals across the Middle East, UK, Switzerland and Africa.

Guaranteed Closure

With a 100% success rate on all retained mandates, clients can expect a quick turnaround of high-quality candidate delivery, for even the most complex and confidential searches.

Middle East Expertise

We leverage a strong Middle East network and global market insight to identify exceptional candidates and navigate regional and cultural nuances to ensure the right match.

Our Approach to International Executive Search

Retained Assignments

Full-cycle executive search for high-profile banking roles.

Best for: Single, critical senior hire

Focus: Precision and depth

  • Targeted search for a clearly defined role
  • Ideal for confidential or strategic appointments
  • Curated shortlist of best-fit candidates
  • Fully dedicated to delivering one key hire

Outcome: One high-impact placement

Rolling Retainer

Flexible, ongoing recruitment support for key positions.

Best for: Multiple hires over time/Banks scaling teams or entering new markets

Focus: Scale and continuity

  • Ongoing access to senior private banking talent

  • Flexible coverage across London, Geneva, Zurich and Dubai

  • Flexible prioritisation across roles and locations
  • Long-term partnership across multiple mandates

Outcome: Consistent delivery of multiple hires bringing commercial impact and long-term growth

Contingent Search

Targeted candidate identification for specific vacancies.

A flexible, discreet approach to introducing high-performing private bankers to relevant opportunities, where there is a strong mutual fit.

Private Banking expertise with a Middle East focus

The rise in high-net-worth clients, personal wealthy and increasingly complex wealth portfolios, has made Private Banking one of the fastest-growing areas in the Financial Services industry.

Coupled with the sophisticated needs of product diversity, specialist advice, information requirements and technology, you need experts to secure the right candidates for your high performing teams.

Our Private Wealth Management Executive Search is led by Stephen Heal, a specialist in identifying, qualifying and securing the industry’s top talent to serve these sophisticated needs, with a strong emphasis on the Middle East.

Why clients work with us

  • 25+ years specialising in private banking across the Middle East, EMEA and Asia
  • Trusted relationships with top banks, family offices and large global corporations
  • Proven ability to deliver Board and senior executive hires
  • Recognised leader in high-profile executive placements
  • In depth understanding of client expectations, regional markets and market-moving trends

Case Studies

Private Bank Expansion – Dubai, London & Singapore

A regional Middle Eastern bank engaged International Executive Search to support the expansion of its international private banking offering, with the objective of widening its client base. The project developed into a 3-year partnership focused on hiring experienced international private bankers with strong client relationships, to be based across Dubai, London and Singapore.

Private Banking Expansion – Luxembourg

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Private Banking Team Build-Out – MENA & International Markets

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Key successes

Over the past 26 years we’ve carried out a significant number of searches that have led to the following notable placements:

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Global number one producer for NRI segment based in London, following on from a 10 year career at his previous bank.
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Took the top producer from a leading British bank and moved him to another international bank where he became their global head for Asia and one of their top producers.
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Placed the Number one banker globally for a leading Suisse private bank. The individual built a business from scratch in excess of $12bn in aums producing $120m in revenues with a team of 8.
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Built out numerous teams across the MENA regions.
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Placed several heads of banks and regions including CEOs in Qatar, Saudi, London, Switzerland and Dubai.
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Built out MENA operations from initial first hire to profitable business in Switzerland and KSA.
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Built out franchises across Dubai, Switzerland and London for ME and NRI sectors.
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Whether you are making a key senior hire or planning longer-term growth, get in touch to see how we can support you.