Assistant Relationship Manager

Operating in the UAE for over 50 years

CBD manages the financial requirements of some of the largest corporates and businesses operating in the country, driving the UAE economy. Over the years, CBD has transformed into a progressive and modern banking institution winning multiple awards for its digital initiatives, credit cards, bank accounts, mobile app features, and services.

CBD has been recognized as the number one bank in the UAE on the Forbes list of The World’s Best Banks 2022.

As we continue to build upon our successes, we are looking for ambitious individuals who are passionate about the banking and finance industry and the markets in which CBD operates. Just as important to us is your ability to demonstrate a talent for dealing with people - your colleagues and our customers - and delivering service that really goes the extra mile.

Job purpose:

Professional management and maintenance of institutional banking relations, in coordination with SRM and Unit Head, Corporate Banking.

Principal accountabilities:

• Maintain and manage an assigned portfolio with existing corporate clients to retain and grow their banking relationships in a profitable manner and in line with assigned business growth targets. Besides managing his/her own portfolio, the ARM will support the Relationship Manager on day-to-day activities.
• Identify, solicit, and acquire new corporate clients in line with approved corporate strategies for assets, liabilities, trade, and treasury sales.
• Structure appropriate credit lines in conformity with the bank’s underwriting standards and risk-adjusted targets after thorough analysis of information necessary for the preparation of a detailed credit proposal.
• Make regular visits to clients for both monitoring and business generation purposes.
• Establish good liaison with customers for their day-to-day banking requirements and professionally manage security documentation requirements.
• Conduct account planning with client service team members and cross-sell other products and services to commercial clients to ensure multi-product relationships and greater share of wallet. Facilitate other lines of business in exploiting business opportunities through referrals to wealth and consumer banking.
• Establish effective and professional communication (both internal and external) to ensure turnaround time within designated parameters and higher client satisfaction levels.
• Ensure timely and accurate credit administration through timely completion of annual reviews and regular monitoring of financials, covenants, and other parameters within the review cycle.
• Comply with internal audit requirements in line with the policy guidelines, to ensure high standards of uniformity and consistency across the bank.
• Keep abreast of developments in the local business environment to spot business opportunities. Contribute to the planning process in order to develop corporate business strategies.
• Develop a strong level of local contacts with the local business and financial institutions community.