Director Private Banking | Abu Dhabi

About ENBD

Emirates NBD is a market leader across the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region with a presence in 13 countries, serving over 9 million customers. Emirates NBD is the leading financial services brand in the UAE with a Brand value of approximately USD 4 billion. We serve our customers and help them realise their financial objectives through a range of banking products and services including retail banking, corporate & institutional banking, Islamic banking, investment banking, private banking, asset management, global markets and treasury, and brokerage operations.

We are a key participant in the global digital banking industry, with 97% of all financial transactions and requests conducted outside of our branches. We also operate Liv, the lifestyle digital bank by Emirates NBD. With over half a million users, it continues to be the fastest-growing digital bank in the region.

Job Overview:

As a Director in Front Office Relationship Management in Private Banking , you will play a key role, with a primary focus on revenue generation. You will manage high-value portfolios, accelerate business growth, attract Net New Money, generate sustainable revenue for the bank, and identify, develop, and convert new prospects into valued clients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the growth of the Private Bank by maintaining and expanding existing client relationships while identifying and developing new prospects into bank clients.
  • Increase the share of invested assets by providing tailored solutions, exploring investment opportunities with clients, and conducting regular account reviews with Investment Advisors.
  • Increase client share of wallet and diversify the Private Bank by collaborating on direct investment opportunities and building strong partnerships across ENBD business lines, including Corporate, Retail, Investment Banking, and Asset Management. Foster an entrepreneurial spirit and curiosity within the team by leading by example, inspiring junior team members and successfully developing one’s own client portfolio.
Skills and Experience
  • MBA in Finance or Bachelor’s degree
  • CFA or equivalent financial services qualifications (Desirable)
  • Possess strong knowledge of assets & liabilities products, capital markets, portfolio management and investment products, along with comprehensive understanding of compliance, due diligence, anti-money laundering regulations, and basic legal structures such as offshore accounts & trusts.
  • 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in Financial Services Minimum of 2 years of experience in Middle Eastern markets
There’s never been a better time to join Emirates NBD. We’re one of the region’s most recognisable brands. We’re banking innovation leaders. We’re growing across both the UAE and our global offices. We offer a huge range of professional development opportunities to accelerate your career. It also goes without saying that we provide extremely competitive rewards, benefits and perks too, like our flexible work policy so you can work from home whenever it suits.

At ENBD, we encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for positions that match their skills and capabilities.

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