Financial or Mortgage adviser opportunities

[Elphaba]

Originally Posted by Winnie

Hi Elphaba

I'm looking at emigrating to Dubai. I've recently passed my final Certificate in Financial Planning exam and have been working in the financial services industry since I graduated from Uni 5 years ago. I'm preferably looking for a trainee financial adviser role in Dubai, although a paraplanner position with opportunities would also be ok, if you can help that would be great.

Hello

I would urge caution before moving out to Dubai/UAE. Most roles here really only suit experienced advisers and people who can generate their own business/clients. Certainly in my company we are only looking for people wth quite a few years experience, and preferably advanced qualifications.

You will find that certain companies will offer roles that sound great, but sadly several companies here have a poor reputation, which is deserved. The lack of regulation means that certain companies offer very poor advice.

My advice to you is to get a few years expereince as an adviser in the UK before thinking about moving out here. The market in the UAE is much tougher than many people suppose and I have seen too many people come out here and then move back a few months later as they haven't had the capital to back themselves or the skills to build a practice.

Good luck.

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