Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

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 FAB's 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 Private Banking.

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 PB's offerings [Group and/or Open Architecture] by initiating & supporting internal processes & workflows.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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 Private Banking, marketing & business development to clients for both Onshore [Switzerland] & Offshore [UAE].

Coordinates & promotes prospects & business with other RMs as well as other Group coordinates 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.

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.

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.

Maintains MIS portion relating to the individual.

Cross sells / promotes all Investment Banking, FABS, GAM, ADNIF, etc.

Promotes PB's 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.

All other tasks as reasonably & unreasonably requested.

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

Job Knowledge

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].

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, 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 bank's portfolio of offering [e.g. Dual Currency Deposits].

Ability to identify new market segments and develop that business to widen the Bank's portfolio offering and increase profitable revenues.

The ability to ensure that client portfolios have required diversification in investments to meet each client's present and future needs.

An ability to work with integrity when assessing each client's 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.

Personal Skills & Behaviors

Excellent communication skills (written & oral) with all clients and work colleagues.

Languages written & spoken English, Arabic.

The skill to deal with all types of people & give 1st impressions to prospects/clients.

Capable of handling strong willed/minded articulate wealthy, financial astute individuals as well as those who are very poor in financial acumen. This is in tandem with being able to successfully handle a range of client behaviors.

Attend networking events to attract new clients, develop current base and maintain close contact with the existing clients to keep them informed about market developments.

Strong commercial and financial capability & ability to articulate well.

An ability to persuasively influence & negotiate with others.

A positive optimistic "can do, will help + always Going the Extra Mile" attitude with clients & colleagues.

Ability to prioritize, delegate and organize personal time effectively to meet a wide range of time critical tasks.

Experience

Track record of excellent academic performance from a reputable university. Preferable in business, economics, marketing and / or an MBA or accountancy/finance background.

Strong relationship management & new /ongoing business development skills.

At least 5 year's experience as an "industry hand" in private banking coupled with experience in other banking environment, investment companies.

Experienced problem solver in tandem with decision making.

Experience serving GCC / UAE clients preferred

About Us

About Us:

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions. We offer a comprehensive range of personal and private banking services, including credit cards, Islamic banking, investments, loans, and mortgages. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to provide top-tier financial solutions to our clients.

Life at FAB:

Working at FAB means being part of a team of talented and passionate individuals with a shared vision to support the ambitions of our stakeholders to "Grow Stronger." We embrace the needs of our customers across the globe with a sense of responsibility and confidence driven by extensive expertise that can only be delivered by an ambitious world-class organization

Career Development:

FAB offers unique career choices, a chance to innovate, craft solutions for the future, and express yourself in a performance-based culture that will unleash the best in you. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting your career, FAB provides a range of learning and development initiatives to support all employees through training and skill development.

Our Values:

At FAB, we place our customers at the core of our activities, live our values each day in every way, celebrate achievements, and empower each other to deliver leading solutions. We have structured plans for the recruitment and career progression of Emirati talent to enable them to make a mark in the financial and banking sector both regionally and globaly that rewards your hard work and dedication.

Join our team and be part of a journey to shape the future of banking.

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