About this episode

The episode discusses the UAE job market, focusing on hiring trends and in-demand roles with insights from recruiter Oscar Orellana-Hyder.

The UAE is one of the world’s fastest-expanding hubs for hedge funds and other alternative investment firms, attracting people from around the world. Not long ago, we spoke with recruiter Oscar Orellana-Hyder of Cordell Partners to get the inside track on hiring trends, the most in-demand roles, and what it takes to land a job in the rapidly evolving financial centre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Guest: Oscar Orellana-Hyder

Topics covered

• UAE job market
• hiring trends
• alternative investments
• financial centre
• in-demand roles

Keywords

• UAE
• job market
• hiring trends
• alternative investments
• financial centre
• in-demand roles

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cordell Partners

Places: UAE

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