In 2023, Goodman Masson was appointed to build a groundbreaking investment banking start-up in Oman from the ground up. Tasked with supporting a key pillar of Oman Vision 2040, the goal was to transform a two-person team (CEO and COO) into the Sultanate’s dedicated corporate investment bank, backed by the Government of Oman.
The project required the design and delivery of a full A–Z recruitment function for a then-unknown entity. We needed to navigate a dual-priority mandate: attracting top-tier global investment banking professionals while simultaneously meeting rigorous local talent (Omanisation) targets in a highly competitive market.
Beginning in June 2023, we rapidly deployed a world-class talent acquisition function. Our strategy focused on:
1. Executive Search
Identifying and securing the full C-1 executive management team.
2. Global Outreach
Engaging international subject-matter experts to provide foundational expertise.
3. Local Integration
Developing a pipeline of Omani professionals to ensure long-term domestic sustainability.
The partnership has successfully transitioned the organization from a start-up concept to a fully operational institution. We have delivered a high-performance workforce that balances global expertise with local leadership, all while maintaining an aggressive growth trajectory.
Total Headcount Growth: 2 to 135 Employees
Omanisation Rate: 74% (Including Front-Office Banking)
Avg. Time-to-Offer: < 30 Days (For C-1 Executive Roles)
Full-Time Acceptances: 80
Specialist Hires: 15 Subject-Matter Expert Consultants
Want to learn more about how we can support your hiring needs? Get in touch with our Oman team: clients@ goodmanmassonoman.com
In 2023, Goodman Masson was appointed to support the launch and organisational build-out of a new bank in Oman.
