Commercial Banking Associate (UAE Nationals Only)

Citi; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi Commercial Bank in Dubai is seeking an Analyst to support Senior Relationship Managers in servicing international Mid-Market clients, deepening relationships and onboarding new commercial banking clients.

You will build relationships with Citi network teams, assist with credit write-ups, financial spreading, and ensure a Client First approach while delivering day-to-day banking and operational support.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in banking or related client relationships roles.
• Experience in Commercial/Corporate banking desirable.
• Strong sales, presentation and communication skills.
• Analytical and credit skills with knowledge of banking processes.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Relationship Managers in servicing international Mid-Market clients.
• Build relationships with Citi network and operational teams for client requests.
• Assist with client onboarding, credit write-ups, financial spreads and deal structuring.
• Prepare pitch materials and participate in client meetings with a Client First approach.
• Monitor product implementation, onboarding processes and CRM entries.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver best-in-class relationship management.

Skills

Client relationships

Sales

Presentation

Analytical skills

Credit skills

Self-motivation

Banking knowledge

CRM tools

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/University degree

Tools

CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Citi Commercial Bank offers its clients the convenience, a global banking network, thought leadership and global financial capabilities of Citi. We deliver extensive industry knowledge, local expertise and dedicated service support to Mid-Market companies, with an international footprint. We are focused on providing banking and financial solutions to our clients across various industries.

The primary responsibility of the Analyst will be, in cooperation with the Senior Relationship Managers, servicing the banking & financing needs of international Mid-Market clients, deepening existing client relationships and acquiring & onboarding new commercial banking clients.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with Citi network and operational teams, becoming one of the key contacts for clients’ requests, internal requests/escalation and resolution.
• Support Senior Relationship manager in management of assigned portfolio of clients.
• Work closely with Senior Relationship Managers to ensure we provide a 'Client First' approach and help to deliver outstanding day to day banking & operational support to our Mid-Market clients.
• Supports Senior Relationship Manager calls on clients, assisting with preparation and diligence.
• Monitor and support products’ implementation processes, clients on-boarding process and manage sales Customer Relationship Management platform.
• Work with Senior Relationship Managers to analyse client relationships, risks & opportunities, assists with credit application write-up, financial spreading, deal structuring, returns calculation, documentation review & preparation. Administrate the credit relationship of clients, ensuring the proper application of policies and institutional processes.
• Understand key commercial banking processes & solutions, including Transactional Banking, FX, Trade, Treasury, Working Capital and Lending products.
• Support Senior Relationship Managers on solutioning assessment, preparation of pitch books and meeting materials, assists with new clients’ acquisition.
• Work collaboratively with key internal stakeholders across Commerciall Banking, share best practice across teams in order to deliver 'best in class' relationship management to new and existing clients.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience
• Previous banking experience
• Working experience within Commercial/Corporate banking is desirable.
• Experience in a Client Relationship role or client facing role.
• Sales, presentation and communication skills. Focus on first class service quality.
• Analytical and credit skills
• High level of self-motivation
• Knowledge of general banking processes, general understanding of commercial banking solutions
• Ability to build & develop strong client relationships.
• Effective collaboration skills with Senior Relationship Managers and Commercial Banking partners
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft and Customer Relationship Management applications

Education

Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience

UAE National Only

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Job Family Group

Commercial and Business Sales

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Job Family

Relationship Management

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Time Type

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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