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Building Financial Teams Across the GCC
We’ve Been Connecting Top Financial Talent With Leading GCC Institutions For Over 14 Years
- Trusted Regional Network
- Financial Talent Experts
- Scalable Hiring Solutions
- From Startups To Funds
Cordell Partners connects high-impact talent with leading institutions and ambitious startups across the GCC. With deep market insight and a trusted network, we help build teams that drive growth and innovation in financial services.
Our Mission Is To Drive Growth By Connecting Exceptional Talent.
A retained & success model to suit your needs - flexibility is key.
From sovereign wealth funds to pre-seed startups, we help shape the future of financial services across the GCC.

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Orellana-Hyder: Tricky to Retain Talent in Mid East
Oscar Orellana-Hyder, co-founder of Dubai-based recruitment firm, Cordell Partners told Bloomberg’s Lizzy Burden on Horizons Middle East and Africa, the types of compensation package companies are offering to bring more talent to the region.

Inside the UAE job market: Trends, tips, and talent shifts
In part two of our UAE mini-series, we’re joined by recruiter Oscar Orellana-Hyder of Cordell Partners to get the inside scoop on hiring trends, in-demand roles, and what it takes to land a job in the UAE's fast evolving financial hub.

Million dollar sign-on bonuses offered to attract financial services professionals to UAE
Asset management firms and family offices are hiring for compliance, fundraising and finance roles, experts say

UAE professionals fear AI could replace jobs
UAE professionals fear AI could replace jobs but admit it's made work easier. Many firms are embracing new tools, even if they admit it 'drops the ball' at times.

Family offices mushroom in the UAE
Family offices mushroom in the UAE as tax benefits and pro-crypto policies draw wealthy. Emirates offers abundant talent to hire in terms of investment advisers, lawyers and wealth structuring experts.