Surabhi Thakwani CFA

Surabhi Thakwani serves as the Recruitment Delivery Lead at Alchemy Search, specializing in the placement of accounting, corporate finance, and treasury professionals. Leveraging her advanced technical background in transaction advisory and financial modeling, Surabhi expertly matches outstanding executive talent with pivotal corporate positions. 

“I’ve lived in Dubai since I was seven and completed my studies at Heriot Watt University in 2015. I like to think this gives me an intuitive sense of what makes this region tick, and what companies and candidates are looking for here."

“After achieving my CFA, I wanted to leverage my skills by helping others in the accounting and finance sector. This region is an ideal place to do this, as you meet so many different people." 

“I also like the way diversity is reflected in the team we have at Alchemy. This is a place that celebrates variety and opportunity, and I honestly think that spirit makes recruiting here special.” 

Approach to recruitment: The key to success is balance. Making sure both candidate and client are happy, and that expectations are being met on both sides. 

Dubai highlights: Beaches, the multicultural environment – and the wide choice of dance and Zumba classes to keep me fit and active. 

Specializing in: 

• Finance Director
• Financial Analyst
• Financial Controller
• Finance Manager
• FP&A Analyst
• Financial Accountant
• Treasury Professional Appointments

Recent Placements:

• Finance Director – Asset Management
• Finance Manager – Consulting, Asset Management, Construction
• Financial Analyst – Construction, Retail
• FP&A Analyst – Manufacturing, Automotive
• Treasury Executive – Trading, Construction, Retail
• Financial Accountants – Asset Management, Professional Services, Energy
• Finance Controller – Commodity Trading