Private Credit Recruitment in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
UAE Growth
Private credit is growing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), specifically Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and is becoming increasingly supported by favourable regulation and a growing technology sector. Dubai as an example is a leading global hub for private wealth and is home to a thriving business ecosystem and safe economic climate. The financial hubs at the centre and forefront of both locations, the Dubai International Finance centre and the Abu Dhabi Global Markets are actively facilitating the establishment of private credit funds. HW Anderson seeks to work with all the key players in this space to facilitate and streamline this growth, and find top talent expanding into this specific emerging market.
Extensive Coverage
Asset Classes
HW Anderson is an executive search firm offering private credit recruitment in the UAE across rapidly expanding credit asset classes. These include:
- Direct lending – In a region that is so heavily dependent on small and mid enterprises (SMEs), this sub asset class provides non bank lenders with the facilities to provide loans directly to businesses. This function therefore continues to dominate private credit strategy due to stable and forecastable returns, focusing on sectors such as healthcare, real estate and technology as they are producing the most demand and HW Anderson looks to aid this expansion by offering private credit recruitment services in the UAE.
- Mezzanine financing – With HW Anderson already having a strong hand in the equity space, and this specific function still in its infancy in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, companies that have a strong reputation and history of profitability are the key players going forward in this sub asset class, meaning that HW Anderson can work with its wealth of top tier clients to find the best talent for this growth.
- Distressed debt – An asset class that focuses on funds investing in troubled companies’ debt at a reduced price is becoming an increased focus within the financial markets across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as it is a region that struggles to reach traditional financing in some key sectors.
- Special situations financing – Often tied and closely correlated with distressed debt, this asset class arises from unique, complex or distressed scenarios. Although a minority in this region, this asset class is undoubtedly growing and becoming more prominent. We hope to aid and facilitate such expansion.
Global Access
Local Understanding
Having opened an office in Dubai in 2024, HW Anderson is well placed and equipped within the market to grow in private credit recruitment across the UAE (and regional) credit markets. We have direct input and understanding for the development of exceptional talent and the needs across our developing clientele.
Talent Pool Access
Broad Reach
As private credit rapidly grows in all sub asset classes, all be it, gradually in Dubai and Abu Dhabi predominantly, HW Anderson is well positioned to deliver talent to the most prominent and developing clients in the space. As we gradually increase our private credit recruitment coverage, we have vast experience of working across different assets and selecting outstanding talent, these pools include but are not limited to:
Private Equity – HW Anderson looks for talent already on the buy side, specifically with experience from private equity funds across different sectors because they offer valuable experience for a rapidly developing financial market in sectors that are only just starting to show strong growth potential.
Investment Banking – HW Anderson frequently headhunts from top bracket investment banks, as their financial modelling experience is seen to be invaluable in the buy side and specifically for private credit funds. Their fundamental financial skills are widely adaptable and interchangeable across multiple sectors when working in the private credit market.
Private Credit – As our business continues to expand into the private credit recruitment market, we are becoming more geared to working with professionals already active within the private credit market, and want to aid and facilitate the transfer of individuals into new opportunities within the growing market.
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Our People
Within the hyper-competitive and tight-knit trading and investment community our growth as a firm since inception has been exponential and truly organic. Every specialist HW Anderson consultant has been trained in-house and from-scratch. This ensures our methodology is original and consistent and that our culture is unique. Thanks to this growth we are positioned as a leader in Trans-Atlantic front office search. With three established offices, in the USA, UK and EU, our talented team is uniquely positioned to deliver meaningful value for our clients into the future.
