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Position title 25th Percentile 50th Percentile 75th Percentile Director 210000 258250 292000 Vice President 135000 154000 192750 Senior Associate 108000 131000 154250 Associate 84750 100250 115500 Analyst - Private Equity 69250 84000 96500
25th Percentile
The applicant has limited or no experience in the position and is still developing their skills.
50th Percentile
The applicant has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.
75th Percentile
The applicant has above-average experience, has (nearly) all necessary skills, and may also have specialised qualifications.

Top skills and experience in financial services

Chartered (ACAS, ACCA, FCCA, ACA) Stakeholder management Communication and presentation skills Cross-time zone management

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Top certifications and degrees in financial services

ACAMS CISI ACA ACCA / CIMA

Top industries for financial services specialists

Private equity Investment management / Asset management Government Funds Brokerage

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The salaries listed in the Salary Guide from Robert Half are the result of a rigorous, multistep process to ensure our projections accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across the United Arab Emirates. The salaries listed in the salary tables represent starting compensation only, meaning pay for someone new to a company in the position listed. Our estimates do not include bonuses, benefits or perks. We report salaries in percentiles and ranges, recognising that professionals join companies at varied experience levels. Non-salary data referenced in this Salary Guide is from two online surveys developed by Robert Half and conducted by research consultancy Savanta. In May 2024, Robert Half commissioned a survey of 103 senior business decision makers in the UAE with hiring responsibilities. In August 2024, Robert Half commissioned a survey of 521 professionals living and working in the UAE. Both surveys used an online data collection methodology, and drew respondents from different business sectors and areas of the UAE.