Mid-Corporate Sr Manager - VP (UAE Nationals Only) - Dubai

PowerToFly; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution is looking for a Mid-Corp Sr Manager in Dubai to enhance client relationships and drive business growth. This position requires 6-10 years of experience in banking, strong knowledge of financial products, and demonstrated leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing a team, identifying new business opportunities, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to client service.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in banking or financial services.
• Advanced understanding of accounting principles and financial modeling.
• Ability to drive tasks to completion in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Identify cross-sell opportunities to deepen client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Citi's policies.
• Mentor and coach team members to build future talent.

Skills

Banking and investment products knowledge

Credit origination management

Interpersonal and communication skills

Business development focus

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s/University degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Mid-Corp Sr Manager accomplishes results through the management of professional team(s) and department(s). Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Contributes to standards around which others will operate. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the entire function. Requires basic commercial awareness. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Has responsibility for volume, quality, timeliness and delivery of end results of an area. May have responsibility for planning, budgeting and policy formulation within area of expertise. Involved in short-term planning resource planning. Full management responsibility of a team, which may include management of people, budget and planning, to include duties such as performance evaluation, compensation, hiring, disciplinary and terminations and may include budget approval.

Responsibilities

• Identifies cross-sell opportunities to deepen and increase share of wallet
• Calls on clients to deepen relationships and proactively owning, responding to and anticipating any future needs, roadblocks or risks, leveraging internal resources to assist where necessary
• Introduces financial solutions to assist clients in building and strengthening an effective portfolio;
• Works closely with Case Manager in the onboarding and retention of clients, ensures the appropriate “Know Your Client” (KYC) and other compliance deliverables are met;
• Maximizes client experience by proactive sharing markets updates, trend and intelligence;
• Drives innovation in the solutions we provide clients and further developing our business where necessary and appropriate
• Identifies and pursues new clients aligned with CITI COMMERCIAL BANK (CCB)’s value proposition.
• Networks with clients to identify avenues for new business opportunities
• Prepares /oversees new transaction submissions & annual reviews for the submission to the in-business credit lending management and independent risk department;
• Ensuring deals are structured to balance risk and reward, so teams’ incentives align with acting in the clients’ interests
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and Citi's policies / guidelines at all times
• Nurtures and builds out the future talent of the business by dedicating time to mentor and coach others
• Works with Country Head and/or Team Head to set targets, work with the team to execute on the immediate to mid-term strategy;
• Drives and is accountable for how the team performs on all economic and cultural measures;
• Provides oversight, guidance and controls for teams to meet business benchmarks in an ethical and sustainable way that complies with regulatory requirements and Citi's policies / guidelines at all time
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular 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 behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience
• Sound knowledge of banking and investment products and process as well as a track record of providing sound banking and financial advice and solutions to clients
• Demonstrates core credit skills
• Demonstrates an intermediate level of Early Warning Detection skills
• Demonstrates ability to close deals and proficiently manage the credit origination process, gather and maintain credit documentation and monitor accounts
• Demonstrates advanced understanding of accounting principles, financial modeling and financial statement analysis
• Ability to work effectively in team setting
• Ability to drive tasks through to completion by maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders across function
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills
• A team-player, with positive/can-do approach for motivation
• Highly focused, able to rapidly identify key priorities, clearly communicate the priorities
• Full management responsibility of a team, which may include management of people, budget and planning, to include duties such as performance evaluation, compensation, hiring, disciplinary and terminations and may include budget approval.
• A proactive approach in looking for ways in strengthening business relationship with clients, delivers a simple, secure and seamless client experience
• Ability to embrace new technology and understand the role digital plays in the experience we deliver for our clients
• Able to quickly adapt priorities based on the latest data insights
• Must have a sharp business development focus and demonstrative innovative approaches

Education

• Bachelor’s/University degree, Masters degree preferred

Job Family Group

Commercial and Business Sales

Job Family

Relationship Management

Time Type

Full time

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