Relationship Manager - Institutional & SME Coverage

Michael Page; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a candidate to manage a portfolio of employers and SMEs. The role requires 3-8 years of experience in relationship management and a strong network in the UAE. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Fluency in English is required, and Arabic is a plus. This position offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic fintech ecosystem.

Benefits

Opportunity for growth

Exposure to fintech ecosystem

Fast-track career development

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience in relationship management, corporate banking, or SME lending.
• Strong network across HR decision-makers in the UAE.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and manage a portfolio of employers and SMEs.
• Collaborate with teams to tailor benefit offerings.
• Identify cross-sell opportunities across the firm's ecosystem.

Skills

Relationship management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Networking with HR decision-makers

Job description

Overview

• Opportunity to join a well-capitalised platform backed by a top-tier investor.
• Fast-track growth in a strategic role driving real commercial impact.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-backed financial services platform in Abu Dhabi

Job Description

• Acquire and manage a portfolio of employers and SMEs, acting as a key point of contact for onboarding, servicing, and upselling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tailor benefit offerings, including payroll-linked insurance, financial wellness products, and more.
• Identify cross-sell opportunities across the firm's ecosystem, including asset management and investment offerings.
• Work closely with product and marketing teams to drive adoption and engagement.
• Ensure exceptional service delivery and relationship continuity, with a strong focus on retention and satisfaction.

The Successful Applicant

• 3-8 years of experience in relationship management, corporate banking, SME lending, insurance distribution, or employee benefits.
• A strong network across HR decision-makers, SMEs, or institutional stakeholders in the UAE.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with evolving product sets.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is highly desirable.
• UAE market knowledge is essential.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a well-capitalised platform backed by a top-tier investor.
• Exposure to one of the UAE's most exciting fintech and HR-tech ecosystems.
• Fast-track growth in a strategic role driving real commercial impact.

Contact

Zaynah Aboobaker

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