Director- Private Banking
First Abu Dhabi Bank
The Private Banker focus is to develop business across diverse markets / regions within all areas of private clients family offices of UHNWI & HNWI especially with different offshore and onshore locations ranging across numerous booking centers which is highly competitive and appealing to the regional and international customer base.
To achieve superior sales revenues / AUMs above a predetermined target & increase NBADs market share
To provide clients with an above optimum level of service & full investment solutions
Identify/segment target markets develop business to widen portfolios & implement the strategic /marketing plan for GPB
Building own & Managing a portfolio of UHNWI & HNWI & provide maximum personalized services
Maintain /expand current/future client base acquire net new-business via referrals contacts & marketing
Proactively enhance GPBs offerings Group and/or Open Architecture by initiating & supporting internal processes & workflows
TASKS
To maintain & develop a client base of HNWI & UHNWI providing excellent service in order to develop net new business to the group obtain/maintain business via referrals & recommendations within the Group.
Manage specific projects End to End / 360 Degrees including the managing / liaising of other group colleagues.
Develops new business through own sources existing professional connections and introductions via the bank with strong inter-personal skills and experience at both generating new business and managing high profile client relationships.
Opportunity spotting externally & from within the Group.
The individual will always promote the 3 main businesses of Global Private Banking marketing & business development to clients for both Offshore Switzerland & Jersey etc & Onshore UAE
Coordinates & promotes prospects & business with other RMs as well as other Group coordinates Globally.
Promotes the cross selling between Group branches/offices in the Gulf & elsewhere Globally.
Develop & maintain strong relationships with decision makers in key positions & turns relationships into sources of referral inwards / outwards
Identifies target markets develops new business increases wallet share of existing clients & implements the annual marketing plan
Initiates pro-actively; solutions sales & market initiatives
Participates with others in Product development & marketing
Solicits business primarily but NOT limited to the disciplines of the trilogy of Private Banking Banking Fiduciary Wealth Protection such as Trusts Foundations Offshore Cos etc Portfolio Management Execution only Advisory & Discretionary but also includes examples such as derivatives e.g. DCDs esoteric funds aircraft operating leases mezzanine debt etc
Maintains a designated list of clients portfolios
Develops new investment relationships attracts new key clients to NBAD. Furthermore develops the private client side of NBADs key strategic clients segment e.g. Directors of Multinational as well as UAE / GCC / Sub-Continent diasporas based Cos
Provides advice & ultra high level of solutions & service 24/7 365 days of the year regardless of being in the office on vacation and / or on an international business trip
Assesses prospects with the aim of converting to clients by a full vetting / due diligence process addressing issues connect with PEPs. OFAC AML and including KYC to international standards which is unique to GPB; as still not introduced in the rest of NBAD
Assesses financial needs risk tolerances/appetite & develops optimal investment solutions
Ensure clients relationships are monitored & maintained Completes & updates all reports which includes e.g. KYC regular Call Reports Leverage/Lending related issues interest charges paid on time maturities etc.
Ensures that clients portfolios are regularly screened for proper diversification; unless client specifically requests this not to be the case
Participates in product development / marketing if & when required Some SPBs have been deeply & actively involved with colleagues in PBU regards items such as Hold Mail & Bills Discounting
Maintains MIS portion relating to the individual
Cross sells / promotes all Investment Banking FMD ADFS AMG ADNIF ADNPGW etc....
Promotes GPBs Open Architecture solutions on a case by case basis to serve the clients best needs & requirements
Manage the respective PB UAE office End to End for Administrative purposes in the absence of the respective business heads on a rotational basis as & when required.
Manages on a partial basis (time needs) basis RMs support staff in respective PBU office /liaising with Middle office Back offices RMD ACD etc
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Qualifications :
A detailed knowledge of FAB policies procedures and processes including anti-money laundering requirements OFAC and know your customer requirements in relation to the International Private Banking market.
An in-depth knowledge base of the trilogy of Private Banking disciplines i.e. Banking Investment/Portfolio Management & Fiduciary Wealth protection via offshore trusts companies & foundations.
Have a solid understanding of varied offshore jurisdictions. eg Switzerland UK US Jersey Cayman Islands BVI & free zones domiciled in the UAE / GCC.
An in-depth knowledge of all retail corporate treasury-based investment banking products vanilla & derivatives both within Private Banking and across other banking divisions
Ability to closely follow the financial markets and use the broad knowledge of various investment vehicles to provide holistic advice to clients.
An extensive knowledge of the local & offshore marketplace and opportunities to grow profitable business from a base in Geneva
An excellent knowledge and understanding of best practice relationship management business development and marketing techniques in international private banking.
Have A substantial knowledge of Corporate Banking which is an offshoot/ancillary discipline within the Private Banking portfolio.
PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL SKILLS
Excellent written & spoken English as well as Arabic French Hindi and/or Urdu as the case may be relating to client geography.
The ability to work independently develop professional long-term relationship and establish an extensive network of potential and actual individual and corporate high net worth clients.
Ability to build excellent relationships with a HNW client base by providing excellent service in order to obtain business referrals
Converts prospects into clients.
Opportunity spotting have the skills to identify explore & transact new market segments & develop the business to widen the private banks portfolio of offering e.g. Dual Currency Deposits.
Ability to identify new market segments and develop that business to widen the Banks portfolio offering and increase profitable revenues
The ability to ensure that client portfolios have required diversification in investments to meet each clients present and future needs
An ability to work with integrity when assessing each clients financial needs to ensure the correct investment solution is being recommended
Ability to participate in product development e.g. Hold Mail Bills Discounting & the ability to market/transact these.
Ability to think & mastermind Out of Box bespoke solutions for clients who require esoteric tailor-made solutions.
Ability to manage prospects due diligence in tandem with ability to ensure clients portfolios are screened for required compliance as well as performance by diversification of investments to meet clients needs present & future.
Ability to react quickly & professionally to all clients requests on a 24/7 cum 365 days (including weekends) basis regardless of being present in office on vacation and / or on an international business trip.
Experience
Track record of excellent academic performance from a reputable university. Preferable in business economics marketing and / or a MBA or accountancy/finance background
Strong relationship management & new /ongoing business development skills
At least 5 years experience as an industry hand in private banking coupled with experience in other banking environment investment companies.
Experience in leadership
Experienced problem solver in tandem with decision making
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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