Specialist - Private Banking Service - UAE National

Emirates Islamic; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Islamic is seeking a Private Banking support professional to assist Relationship Managers and clients. The role handles basic banking product requests, documentation, and coordination with Operations and other departments to fulfill client instructions.

You will ensure compliance with KYC, due diligence and governance standards while maintaining confidentiality and accurate records. This position emphasizes client service and teamwork within the Private Banking unit.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years banking experience, preferably in a customer care/service environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Basic Banking products and services and related operational processes.
• Good understanding of Compliance, Due Diligence and Anti-Money Laundering acts and standard banking procedures.
• Diligent with attention to detail, customer-service attitude and professional behavior.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality client coverage, portfolio reviews and tailored solutions.
• Plan and execute client coverage and reviews against priorities.
• Review information for accuracy and completeness.
• Resolve issues and elevate exceptions.
• Maintain records and timely updates.

Skills

Customer care

Service environment

Basic Banking products

Compliance awareness

Attention to detail

Professional behavior

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Banking

Relevant banking certification preferred

Ongoing development in banking regulation

Job description

Organisation Unit Purpose:

Private Banking focuses on the development and management of high-Net-Worth individual accounts by offering both assets and liabilities solutions. The unit leverages on the skills, knowledge, and expertise of its staff to grow the portfolio and increase its contribution to the overall development and profitability of the bank. Front Office staff are the main point of contact for all clients and the key in generating the income for the Private Bank. Presently, it consists of 1 market/team in Head Office under Private Banking.

Job Description

Private Banking focuses on the development and management of high-Net-Worth individual accounts by offering both assets and liabilities solutions. The unit leverages on the skills, knowledge, and expertise of its staff to grow the portfolio and increase its contribution to the overall development and profitability of the bank. Front Office staff are the main point of contact for all clients and the key in generating the income for the Private Bank. Presently, it consists of 1 market/team in Head Office under Private Banking.

Job Purpose

The position holder’s main responsibility is to support Relationship Managers and their clients. The position holder handles all client requests pertaining to Basic Banking products and services (e.g., transactions, cheque books, fixed deposits, statements, etc.) and manages the client’s accounts and their documentation requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage client’s accounts and execute Basic Banking transaction requests (transfers, cheques clearing, cash transactions, opening, closing and renewal of Fixed Deposits, etc.)
• Coordinate with Operations, Credit, Compliance, and other relevant departments to support the RM’s to execute client instructions.
• Exercise appropriate checks and controls as per Bank’s policies under the RM’s supervision.
• Communicate directly with the client on minor operational matters.
• Ensure Client Confidentiality and related processes.
• Prepare basic documentation (e.g., IOSIR, compliance, account opening forms, etc.) and keep client records.
• Ensure complete and accurate information is provided in all client documentation, before submission to operations and other departments, under the RM’s supervision.
• Assist other (senior) team members as and when required.

Requirements & Skills:

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field or equivalent
• Minimum 1-2 years banking experience preferably in a customer care, Service environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Basic Banking products & services as well as associated operational processes
• Good understanding of Compliance, Due Diligence and Anti-Money Laundering Acts as well as standard banking procedures
• Diligent with an attention to detail / Customer Service attitude and professional behavior

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality client coverage, portfolio reviews and tailored solutions.
• Plan and execute client coverage, portfolio reviews and tailored solutions against agreed priorities.
• Review information for accurate and complete outputs.
• Resolve issues and elevate exceptions.
• Maintain records and timely updates.

Performance Measures

• Quality and accuracy
• Service levels
• Issue resolution
• Maintain compliance with suitability, KYC, conduct, credit and investment governance.
• Apply suitability, KYC, conduct, credit and investment governance consistently.
• Complete checks, approvals and documentation.
• Identify gaps and support corrective action.
• Maintain audit-ready evidence.

Performance Measures

• Policy adherence
• Error reduction
• Risk action closure
• Improve quality, efficiency and stakeholder outcomes.
• Analyse performance and feedback.
• Recommend practical improvements.
• Support automation and standardisation.
• Track sustained benefits.

Performance Measures

• Turnaround time
• First-time-right quality
• Improvement delivery
• Strengthen collaboration across business and control functions.
• Build stakeholder relationships.
• Communicate decisions and risks.
• Share knowledge with colleagues.
• Support an accountable team.

Performance Measures

• Stakeholder confidence
• Communication quality
• Team capability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Banking, or a related field.
• Relevant banking or professional certification is preferred.
• Ongoing development in banking regulation, risk management and digital ways of working.

About Us

EIB

Emirates Islamic was launched in 2004 to deliver the highest standards of banking services in line with Shari'a principles.

As one of the leading Islamic banks in the UAE, Emirates Islamic offers exciting career opportunities for highly motivated professionals and graduates. At Emirates Islamic, we believe that our Employees are our biggest asset and we continuously invest in Talent Management & Training and Development programmes to help them excel professionally and achieve success in their chosen career.

Emiratization is a key strategic objective at Emirates Islamic. We provide training to talented, young Emaratis under dedicated programmes that shape their ambition, passion & commitment and guide them to become the future leaders of the organization as well as the overall financial sector.

We are driven by our values of Innovation, Customer Service, Ambition & Ownership and are always looking for talent to add to our diverse work environment comprising of over 60 nationalities.