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Executive Search

Executive Search

Executive Search

A retained ‘Exec Search’ service with global market mapping, the option of weekly consultative progress calls, and with a 99% success rate to fill the C-Suite position in your company.
Executive Search
Exclusive Contingent Recruitment

Exclusive Contingent Recruitment

Exclusive Contingent Recruitment

A success based model of contingent recruitment aligned to junior and mid-level management roles.
Exclusive Contingent Recruitment
Cap Intro & Company Set Up

Cap Intro & Company Set Up

Cap Intro & Company Set Up

Cordell partners have an extensive market network of Government Institutions, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Private Equity Funds and Family Offices.
Cap Intro & Company Set Up
Market Insight & Benchmarking

Market Insight & Benchmarking

Market Insight & Benchmarking

Cordell Partners can provide current and live market intelligence reports, salary & benefit benchmarking exercises, market trends pertinent to the Middle East hiring market for your business.
Market Insight & Benchmarking
About Cordell Partners

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.

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Our Mission Is To Drive Growth By Connecting Exceptional Talent.

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Cordell Partners benefits & soltutions

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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Cordell Partner's Testimonials

Brian
Oscar was outstanding throughout the assignment. He possesses an excellent knowledge of the local market and for my job search he quickly identified positions and target companies.
Brian   -  Associate Director, Dubai Regulator
Khalid
Oscar is a true partner, he has the unique ability to understand the culture and heartbeat of the firm so that he is able to source the right candidates who can hit the ground running.
Khalid   -  Co-founder, Dubai Fintech
William
Oscar was recommended to me by multiple very senior players who are in, or have worked in the investment industry in the region, and he has shown me why.
William   -  Head of Operations, Abu Dhabi Hedge Funds
Adam
It is not everyday that one gets to work with a top recruiter like Oscar. Every step of the way he was very supportive and clearly communicated the role that he was recruiting for.
Adam   -  Finance Director, DSFO

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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.