Head of Finance CIB

Our client is a well-established and reputable financial institution in the GCC, recognized for its leadership and with a strong legacy of stability, innovation, and growth. The institution offers a comprehensive suite of banking solutions across corporate, institutional, and investment banking segments. The institution is committed to digital innovation, operational excellence, and upholding the highest standards of governance and customer service.

We are supporting the institution in the search of their new Head of Finance to lead and shape the financial strategy for the Corporate & Investment Banking division.

The incumbent will be responsible for driving financial performance, enabling strategic decisions, and partnering closely with business leaders across the global markets. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of the CIB ecosystem, spanning global banking, investment banking, and transactional banking, and can bridge the gap between finance and business.

• Lead and oversee all aspects of financial performance management across the CIB business.
• Drive strategic financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting aligned with business objectives.
• Deliver robust financial control and insight to guide key decisions and ensure fiscal discipline.
• Consolidate regional and product-level financials into a cohesive global picture.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the CIB leadership, providing financial insight that drives growth and efficiency.
• Be a true business partner, speaking the language of the business and contributing to deal and transaction discussions.
• Represent Finance in key business committees and governance forums.
• Optimize the balance sheet with a focus on capital efficiency and risk-adjusted returns.
• Oversee liquidity planning and management, including ALCO participation.
• Lead finance transformation initiatives, including the adoption of AI and digital tools to modernize reporting and analytics.
• Identify and implement process improvements for greater agility and scalability.
• Lead and inspire a growing local and international finance team.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Master's/MBA preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in a senior finance role within Corporate & Investment Banking.
• Strong knowledge of financial products, deal structures, and transactional finance.
• Excellent financial modelling, analysis, and strategic planning skills.
• Strong experience in leading transformational initiatives and digital tool adoption.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive business performance.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to link financial outcomes to business strategies.
• A natural business partner - collaborative, proactive, and able to challenge constructively.

If you're interested in exploring this opportunity further, please feel free to share your CV with us at for an initial confidential discussion.