James Douglas Middle East

Associate Director - Private Banking

James Douglas Middle East  •  Dubai, AE (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Our client is a well-known large financial services organisation based in UAE. They are looking to hire multiple Associate Directors / Relationship Managers within the Private Banking division, with outstanding interpersonal skills and a driven attitude. The candidates will be reporting directly to the Senior Director.

Job Purpose

  • To provide his portfolio of HNW clients with personalized service so as to develop close relationships, achieve maximum profitable contribution for the client and bank and retain their loyalty and respect.
  • The job holder is required to enhance Private Banking sales / revenues and promote the cross selling of bank products to all existing clients.
  • Job Holder must be able to source new business of Super HNW individuals through referrals, marketing activities, and personal contacts.
  • Financial Advisor must ensure that client are aware of all financial services offered by the banks many departments, TCM, Trade Finance, Mortgage, Corporate Finance etc.

Key Result Areas

  • Optimize the potential value of the client base through the delivery of Private Banking products and services and actively identify new customers.
  • Ability to communicate with HNW clients to structure advise based on client needs.
  • Ability to recognize opportunities to partner with other bank professionals to service client needs and maximize bank revenues.
  • Maximizing profitability from the Private Banking base whilst countering competition from other providers offering alternative investment / WM opportunities.
  • Safeguard the bank from potential loss / AML fraud/ and ensure ethical behavior.
  • Safeguard banks reputation by ensuring ethical professional behavior at all times before/during after sales.
  • Enhance market profile and awareness.
  • Achieve revenue goals, sales & portfolio growth targets across a range of products & services (Investments, Term Deposits, CASA balances, TCM, FX trading, share financing, etc)
  • Acquire 'new to bank' NHW clients.
  • Maintain a superior customer service experience for clients including pre-empting issues and proactive servicing.
  • Minimize customer attrition.
  • Maintain proactive client contact.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • University Graduate with related degree
  • Strong numbers, selling & investments/ Financial Market knowledge
  • Strong Interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity
  • Relationship Management & Networking skills.
  • Extrovert / Amiable personality
  • 2+ years of experience in a similar role with other banks / financial services companies in UAE, they should be certified from the Securities & Investment Institute (SII) for selling investment.
  • Behavioral Competencies
James Douglas Middle East

About James Douglas Middle East

James Douglas Middle East is a Dubai-based professional search and leadership advisory firm, delivering with a focus on being a specialist and leveraging the scale of a global existing platform.

James Douglas Middle East is part of its holding company, a publicly listed firm and part of the EMA Global network spanning 40+ countries enabling us to deliver board-level and senior talent solutions across high-impact, high-growth industries.

We work with fast-scaling, regulated, and transforming organizations offering clarity in leadership hiring, discretion in execution, and speed in delivery.

What Sets Us Apart

▪ Strategic HQ in Dubai – Connected globally through the EMA Partners Global network

▪ Sector Specialists – Banking, Fintech, Healthcare, Digital, Consumer, Industrial, Retail & more

▪ Human + AI Advantage – Combining psychometrics, AI tools, and structured search methodology

▪ National Talent Expertise – Deep Nationalization engagement and bilingual recruiter capability

▪ Trusted Partner – Board, Leadership investor, and founder-backed mandates

Email us now: enquiries@jamesdouglas.ae

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Dubai, AE
Year Founded
2022
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