Relationship Manager, Emerging Corporates

Commercial Bank of Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Bank of Dubai in Dubai seeks an experienced Corporate Banking professional to manage an Emerging Corporate credit portfolio and to acquire new relationships to meet targets. You will negotiate credit lines, conduct client visits, and drive cross‑selling of multi‑product solutions while upholding risk standards.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in Business banking with 2–3 years UAE Commercial Banking exposure and solid corporate product knowledge.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in Business banking with 2-3 years in Commercial Banking in the UAE.
• Business acumen and ability to prepare plans and strategies are essential.
• Good knowledge of Corporate Banking products.

Responsibilities

• Manage an Emerging Corporate portfolio and identify growth opportunities.
• Identify, solicit and acquire new Emerging Corporate clients to hit targets across assets, liabilities, trade and treasury.
• Negotiate credit lines in line with underwriting standards and risk targets after thorough analysis.
• Conduct regular client visits for monitoring and business generation, with reports.
• Cross-sell other banking products to deepen multi‑product relationships and share of wallet.
• Ensure timely credit administration via annual reviews and covenant monitoring.

Skills

Business banking experience

Credit risk awareness

Client relationship management

Job description

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:

Manage existing credit portfolio of Emerging Corporate customers in addition to acquiring new relationships to achieve overall assigned financial targets.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Maintain & manage an assigned portfolio with existing Emerging Corporates clients to retain & grow their banking relationships in a profitable manner and in line with assigned business growth targets.
• Identify, solicit and acquire new Emerging Corporate clients in line with approved growth plan for Assets, Liabilities, Trade and Treasury income.
• Negotiate appropriate credit lines in conformity with the Bank’s credit underwriting standards and risk adjusted targets after thorough analysis of information necessary for the preparation of a detailed credit proposal.
• Conduct regular visits to clients for both monitoring and business generation purposes. Such visits to be recorded by way of call reports which are to include all pertinent information in a timely manner.
• Conduct account planning & cross selling other products & services to Emerging Corporate clients to ensure multi-product relationship and greater Share of wallet. Facilitating other lines of business by exploiting business opportunities through referrals to other segments.
• Establish effective & 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 financial, 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 to develop corporate business strategies.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

5 – 7 years of experience in Business banking with 2-3 years of exposure to Commercial Banking in the UAE. Ideally incumbent should have had exposure to one or more emerging markets.

Business acumen and ability to prepare plans and strategies are essential.

Good knowledge of Corporate Banking products