JJ Associates

Bespoke International Banking Recruitment

+44 20 7623 1122

London | Middle East

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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

BUSINESS PERFORMANCE AND ANALYSIS MANAGER, AVP

Our client is a large international banking group with extensive operations across the Gulf region.  It is currently strengthening its Finance team and as a result is seeking an AVP Business Performance Manager.

DOCUMENTARY CREDITS SUPPORT

Our client specialises in financing trade between the countries of the Arab Mediterranean region and the rest of the world. The bank is also active in lending and treasury business in a variety of markets and currencies worldwide and continues to both broaden and expand its business exposure in these markets.  As a result there is a continuing need to refine existing products and develop new ones to meet customer requirements.

VP/DIRECTOR, SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER, MIDDLE OFFICE. MIDDLE EAST BASED BANK

Our client is a large international banking group with extensive operations across the Gulf region.  It is currently strengthening its Operations team within its Middle Office and as a result is seeking a VP/Director Operations Manager.

VP / HEAD OF FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYSIS, MIDDLE EAST BASED BANK

This major International bank has a requirement for a senior Head of Financial Planning and Analyst to head a team of Finance professionals

SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR, MIDDLE EAST BASED BANK

Joining a busy Internal Audit department within one of the Gulf’s major banks, the successful candidate will have responsibility for audits across the different business areas of the bank, which covers retail, corporate and business banking. He will also have responsibility for training and mentoring junior members of the team.

CHIEF ADVISOR-STRATEGIC PLANNING

Our client is a growing Islamic banking group which is building its market share across all areas.  It has an immediate requirement for an experienced Strategic Planning Advisor.

SENIOR COMPLIANCE OFFICER-MONITORING / CONTROL ROOM

Our client is a strong international financial services provider, who is looking for an experienced individual to join the compliance department to manage the Compliance Monitoring/Control Room and Trade Surveillance function in London

OPERATIONS FRAUD PREVENTION AND DETECTION MANAGER, MIDDLE EAST BANK

Our client is an established local bank in the Middle East, offering traditional wholesale, retail and commercial banking products and services, in addition to investment banking. They are currently looking for an individual with management experience who will be responsible to minimise the fraud losses by implementing an effective Fraud Prevention and Detection Program.

OPERATIONS PROCEDURES MANAGER- MIDDLE EAST BANK

Our client is an established local bank in the Middle East offering traditional wholesale, retail and commercial banking products and services in addition to investment banking. They are looking for an individual to join the Operations Procedures team and will be responsible for documenting all policies and procedures of the bank.

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT, CONSUMER FINANCE AND CARD SERVICES

This London based UK bank has an immediate requirement for two accountants.

HEAD OF PRIVATE BANKING

An experienced Head of Private Banking is required for this UK bank. Fluent Arabic is required for this position.

MONEY LAUNDERING REPORTING OFFICER (CF11), LONDON BANK

An experienced MLRO is immediately required for this long established London based subsidiary of an overseas bank.

CREDIT TRAINING MANAGER

The Bank is starting a training program that needs additional staff to be in charge of providing credit training.

CASH MANAGEMENT SALES

Our client, a major International Banking Group, is looking for a Sales Manager to work with the European Cash Management team. The Sales Manager will responsible for new sales revenue and the retention and growth of existing clients and income aligned to a portfolio within the relevant Sectors.

SENIOR INTERIMS/CONTRACTORS IN THE TRANSACTION BANKING SECTOR

 JJ Associates is currently working with clients in the UK, the Middle East and in select countries across Europe in the following areas: - CRM; Data Warehouse; Programme Managers; Business Analysts; Change Managers; Project Managers; Executive Management; Credit & Risk; Compliance; Strategic Planning and Change Management.

HEAD OF COMPLIANCE, SAUDI ARABIA

This well established Saudi Arabian banking group has an immediate requirement for an experienced Head of Compliance. Working knowledge and understanding of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) would be preferable.

TEMPORARY AND INTERIM VACANCIES

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

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.