Private Credit Recruiter
Looking to strengthen your private credit presence in the UAE with experienced private lending talent? We match finance professionals with private credit and debt institutions across the UAE market. With two decades in the sector, we work through a network that spans established firms, regional lenders, and specialist platforms.
If you need talent that can add capability fast, request a call back and we can outline how we support private credit and debt hiring in the UAE.
Supporting every step of your private credit recruitment journey
The UAE has become a key hub for private credit. The region attracts international investors, specialist lenders, and experienced finance professionals who want exposure to fast-growing markets. Selby Jennings works within this environment, providing us direct access to talent that understands local regulatory frameworks, regional credit dynamics, and cross-border lending flows. This makes the UAE a strong base for firms that need people who can operate confidently in a developing and competitive private credit market.
Diverse pool of private credit talent
The UAE brings together professionals from regional and international markets, which creates a broad talent base across private credit, direct lending, and debt. Many candidates have experience with non bank investments and cross border credit strategies, which gives them a wider perspective on risk and returns. This depth allows us to connect you with individuals who meet technical standards, communicate well across cultures, and integrate smoothly into your organisation.
Specialised knowledge in private credit lending
Private credit in the UAE requires familiarity with the needs of small and medium businesses across the Gulf, as well as an understanding of direct lending structures, regulations, and regional risk considerations. We work with candidates who can handle detailed credit assessments, structure deals suited to local conditions, and manage portfolios in a market that moves quickly. This means the people we introduce bring strategic thinking alongside strong technical execution.
Personalised private credit recruitment
We tailor our search approach around your hiring goals. Our work covers direct lending, mezzanine financing, distressed debt, and structured credit. Each search considers cultural alignment, long-term contribution, and the operational demands of the UAE credit market. This helps you build a team that can scale with your business and contribute confidently as market conditions shift.
Long-term partnerships
Our support does not stop once you make a hire. We provide guidance on compensation expectations across the Gulf, diversity planning, and market developments that influence private credit. As your business grows, we remain a consistent partner, helping you expand teams, identify future leaders, and adapt to new hiring challenges. This long term approach strengthens your capacity to operate and grow in the UAE private credit market.
We connect leading investment firms with top-performing professionals in private credit roles. Our private credit recruiters specialise in sourcing talent for direct lending, special situations, and opportunistic credit strategies. We also support hiring for crossover mandates touching hedge funds and alternative credit platforms.
We recruit across:
- Investment professionals [analyst to MD]
- Credit analysts and underwriters
- Portfolio managers and asset managers
- Capital markets and fundraising
- Operations, risk, and finance within credit platforms
Looking for a private credit recruiter to support your growth or next hire?
Request a call back today to learn more about how we can support your hiring needs. Let us help you build the team that will drive your success.
Selby Jennings offers various workforce solutions tailored to your specific objectives.
- Permanent hires - Our permanent search service, whether through contingent or retained private credit recruitment, helps you secure the professionals who can truly make an impact.
- Contract hires - Our extensive network of contractors and interim managers integrate seamlessly into companies to drive short term goals.
- Multi-hire projects - We take a consultative approach with our clients, managing the entire recruitment process from sourcing to hiring across the entire project.
We've worked with Selby Jennings on multiple private credit mandates and they've consistently delivered. They understand the nuances of the asset class and bring in candidates who match both the technical scope and culture of our team. Their reach across investment, operations, and risk roles makes them a valuable partner for our platform as we scale.