JJ Associates

Bespoke International Banking Recruitment

+44 20 7623 1122

London | Middle East

Home

Consistency in a changing world; forward thinking, responsive, innovative, discreet.

JJ Associates is an international recruitment consultancy specialising in the financial sector, staffed by a mix of ex market practitioners and career recruiters, who share a wealth of financial market experience. Our geographic business focus is the UK, Europe and the Middle East, whilst our candidate reach and search capability are truly global.

We operate on both a retained search and contingent basis and concentrate on our particular areas that we understand.

Our close-knit team and open culture ensure seamless support for clients and candidates alike.

Current Vacancies

DEPUTY MONEY LAUNDERING OFFICER, MAJOR EUROPEAN BANKING GROUP IN LONDON

Our client has an immediate requirement for an experienced banking professional with skills across the whole spectrum of Money Laundering, particularly relevant to UK banking. 

TEMPORARY AND INTERIM VACANCIES

Are you interested in temporary positions within the banking sector in the City of London and Canary Wharf? 

STRUCTURER, TREASURY & INVESTMENT PRODUCTS, MIDDLE EASTERN BANK

Our client is a prime international banking group operating in the Middle East.  It has a first class franchise and operates a sophisticated treasury unit to support this.  It is currently looking for a structurer to sit within the treasury environment to work between the markets and the sales teams to ensure continuous flow of new product and solutions.  This person will manage a desk of up to 3 people.

TECHNICAL ANALYST, LONDON BASED BROKING HOUSE

Our client is one of the European Union’s leading licensed brokerage institutions, specialising in OTC derivative instruments in currency, equity and commodities, trading via electronic trading platforms on behalf of its retail clients. The company is at an exciting stage of its growth, and in line with its strategy to expand its global Trading and Sales capability, they are seeking to appoint a General Manager to establish the London office.

SENIOR MANAGER, FINANCE, LONDON BASED BANK

Our client is one of the UK’s longest established private banks. As part of its ongoing development, it has a requirement for a Senior Manger to lead the Finance Division and, working closely with the General Manger, play a key role in the identification and delivery of new products, services and delivery channels.

FX SALES, LONDON

An expanding Brokerage platform seeks professional FX salespeople to concentrate on business development  within foreign exchange sales. Candidates must be able to hit the ground running with enthusiasm.  Preference for strong prior track record with contacts is desirable although not essential.        

Treasury Product Manager, Fixed Income.

A wholly owned subsidiary of an international organisation based in London has an exciting opportunity for a new Treasury Product Manager within their Fixed Income Division. The successful candidate will have a strong record at a senior level with a wide range of Treasury and fixed income products and in addition will have the experience and ability to enhance and add value to the Treasury front office with new opportunities.

TREASURY MANAGER, LONDON BANK

Our client is a long established London bank that offers a wide range of commercial and retail banking services to its institutional and private clients. It has an immediate need for a Treasury Manager to have responsibility for the Bank’s ALM and liquidity.

Head of Treasury and Investment Operations

An opportunity to work in a small forward thinking bank heading the treasury, investments and loans operations.  Managing a team of 20 people you will be responsible for all aspects of operations from systems, to process improvments, to monitoring and control.  Throughout you will be expected to deliver and improve on best practice both internally and in your dealings with external partners.

SALES / DISTRIBUTION - FIXED INCOME, CASH EQUITIES

Sales / Distribution - Fixed Income, Cash EquitiesMiddle East based, progressive and fast growing investment company requires experienced sales people at Director and mid level.  Candidates must demonstrate excellent product knowledge of fixed income, treasury, equities etc, along with a proven contact network within the Gulf covering financial institutions, HNWIs and corporates.  Great opportunity to build a business with a fresh, dynamic and successful company.  International as well as local experience will be an advantage and the Arabic language is preferred.

RISK MANAGER (ASSOCIATE), MAJOR EUROPEAN BANKING GROUP, LONDON BASED BANK

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join this significant European bank in London, to play a key role in developing a new Bond IPV (Independent Price Verification) process across the whole Group.

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, LEVANT BASED BANK

This long established Middle East Banking Group has an immediate requirement for an experienced Chief Operating Officer.

HEAD OF RISK MANAGEMENT, LEVANT BASED BANK

This long established Middle East Banking Group has an immediate requirement for a highly experienced Head of Risk to establish and manage the whole risk management structure.

CHIEF DEALER, MONEY MARKETS

An excellent opportunity to lead a small team through a period of growth in this well established Middle East bank.  Primary focus will be on ALM, broadening the remit from local currency to include more regional and major currencies and encouraging greater use of derivative product in management of the book.  There will also be the opportunity to develop a proprietary trading book over time.

ASSISTANT RELATIONSHIP MANAGER, MAJOR INTERNATIONAL BANKING GROUP, LONDON BASED

A prestigious international bank seeks an enthusiastic individual to support the Bank’s relationship efforts within the Financial Institutions arena, covering relationships in Israel, Caspian region and South Africa, as well as London branches of EEMEA banks. 

ASSOCIATE, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS & TRADE SERVICES, MAJOR INTERNATIONAL BANKING GROUP, LONDON BASED

Our client is a large international banking group that is expanding its UK based operations.  As a result there is an opening for an Associate to provide support to the Financial Institutions and Trade Services team which covers clients in Emerging Europe, the Middle East and Africa. 

CHIEF DEALER, MONEY MARKETS, MIDDLE EAST BASED BANK

An experienced Chief Money Market Dealer with excellent working knowledge of the GCC and G7 interest rate markets is required for this Middle East based commercial bank

DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER, MIDDLE EAST BANK, (IRAQ)

A challenging role for a Deputy General Manager to be based in Iraq.

HEAD OF RETAIL BANKING, MIDDLE EAST

A challenging role for a Head of Retail Banking, based in Kuwait.  You will be responsible for a number of countries reporting into you as well as expanding into several more locations.

CORPORATE BANKER, LEADING BAHRAIN BASED FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

Our client is a leading bank in the Middle East based in Bahrain that is looking for a seasoned Corporate Banker. 

FIXED INCOME HIGH YIELD SALES PRODUCT MANAGER

Our client is the marketing facing arm of a privately owned financial services business, whose expertise cover areas of corporate finance, equity broking research and fixed income. The division is currently in the process of developing the fixed income areas of the division and is currently looking to recruit a High Yield Sales Product Manager.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER or FINANCIAL CONTROLLER (Egypt)

Our client is a leading bank in the Middle East that is looking for a Chief Financial Controller for its Egypt operation.

DIRECTOR -TREASURY, ISLAMIC BANK. TAX FREE MIDDLE EAST LOCATION

Our client is an established banking organisation serving Islamic communities across a range of countries.  It is particularly focused on Shariah compliant loans, leasing, trade finance and other financing across both the public and private sector.  Currently expanding, it is looking for a Treasurer to assist with management of this expansion.

REGULATORY MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL TEAM & DATA PRIVACY, AVP, LEADING LONDON BASED FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

Great opportunity to join the compliance team of this established company in an interesting role as an Assistant Vice President.

HEAD OF FX & INTEREST RATE TRADING, MIDDLE EAST REGIONAL BANKING GROUP

Our client has excellent representation across the Middle East and beyond.  It is currently growing its treasury activity and is looking for a Head of Fx and Rates Trading to assist with further development of the team and product base.  There is a good franchise to build on as well as an appetite for proprietary trading.

DEPUTY MONEY LAUNDERING REPORTING OFFICER (VICE PRESIDENT) LEADING LONDON BASED FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

Great opportunity to join the compliance team of this established company in an interesting role as their DMLRO.

RELATIONSHIP MANAGER, COMMERCIAL BANKING

Great opportunity to join a first class international banking group to assist with development of their commercial banking business.  You will be working with core clients selling the full range of products, in particular cross border services.

RELATIONSHIP MANAGER, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, DIRECTOR/MD LEVEL

An exciting opportunity to join the growing FI team of a first tier investment banking group, servicing the most complex global banking institutions with a full investment banking product range.

HEAD OF RISK

An opportunity has arisen within this major Middle Eastern regional bank for a Head of Risk. 

RISK MANAGER, MIDDLE EAST BASED BANK

A well respected bank in the Middle East requires a highly experienced Risk Manager to lead its Market and Operational Risk functions

TRADERS, LONDON BASED FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

A major international financial institution is reviewing its investment division and is now looking for traders with experience in the UK capital gilt markets arena.

MONEY MARKET DEALER, MIDDLE EAST

Our client is one of the leading regional banks in the Middle East and has a well established and highly successful dealing room.  It has significant market share and enjoys considerable flow from its client base.  It is currently looking for an experienced Money Market Dealer.

SENIOR DEALER CORPORATE SALES PRIME MIDDLE EASTERN BANK

Our client is one of the leading regional banks in the Middle East and has a well established and highly successful dealing room.  It has significant market share and enjoys considerable flow from its client base.  It is currently looking for an experienced Senior Treasury Corporate Sales Manager to build the team and manage the sales effort.

Live Talent

Credit Professional - Ref 15106

Experienced Credit professional with thorough knowledge of Investment banking products including Commodities and related derivatives.

Trade Finance Ref: 5011

Senior Trade Financier who has participated in the establishment of a successful and profitable Trade Finance House growing the portfolio from nil to 55 clients in the space of 18 months

Islamic Structurer, Business Development - 15553

Islamic Treasury specialist with excellent product structuring skills and a proven track reord of business development.

Treasurer

We are currently speaking with a number of high calibre candidates with strong treasury management experience as well as good knowledge of the culture and markets of the Middle East. Each has a proven track record of delivering results in a timely manner and many have worked through the difficulties of last year with good results.