Tasked by the Government of Oman to support a key pillar of Oman Vision 2040, G-NIUS was appointed to build a groundbreaking investment bank from the ground up, transitioning it from a two-person concept to a fully operational institution.
Zero-to-One Infrastructure
The requirement to design and deliver a full A–Z recruitment function for an unknown entity with no established employer brand.
Dual-Priority Mandate
Attracting top-tier global investment banking professionals while simultaneously meeting rigorous Omanisation targets.
Market Competition
Securing highly specialised technical talent within a saturated and competitive regional financial market.
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G‑NIUS delivered a world-class talent strategy by integrating executive search and international consultancy within a fully embedded recruitment model.
Executive Search & C-Suite Leadership
Implemented a targeted search methodology to identify and secure the full C-1 executive management team, providing the strategic governance and leadership required for a state-backed entity.
International Subject-Matter Consultancy
Engaged 15 global experts to provide foundational technical expertise and specialised knowledge transfer, ensuring the bank met international industry standards from day one
Embedded Recruitment & Local Integration
Deployed an embedded talent function to build a robust pipeline of Omani professionals, successfully integrating local talent into critical front-office banking roles to ensure long-term sustainability.
Over an 18-month period, the G‑NIUS partnership transformed a start-up concept into a leading financial institution, delivering a high-performance workforce that balances global expertise with local leadership.
Accelerated Headcount Growth
Orchestrated the rapid scale-up of the organization from 2 to 135 employees, meeting aggressive growth targets without compromising on candidate quality or cultural fit.
National Talent Development
Achieved a benchmark-setting 74% Omanisation rate, successfully placing Omani nationals into critical front-office banking and leadership roles to drive domestic sustainability.
Agile Leadership Acquisition
Maintained an average time-to-offer of less than 30 days for C-1 Executive positions, ensuring the bank’s governance structure was established ahead of its operational launch.
Specialist Knowledge Transfer
The integration of 15 international subject matter experts provided the foundational technical frameworks required to compete on a global stage from day one.
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