Vice President - Finance Business Partner (Treasury and Wholesale Banking)

RAKBANK; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vice President – Finance Business Partner to drive financial performance and strategic alignment within Treasury and Wholesale Banking. In this pivotal role, you will act as a trusted advisor, providing key financial insights and recommendations to senior management. Your expertise will help shape the financial health of the division through detailed analysis, strategic planning, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Join a supportive and collaborative work culture that values professional development and offers access to cutting-edge tools and technologies, while you make a significant impact on the bank's future growth and performance.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative work culture

Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies

Qualifications

• 10+ years in finance business partnering within banking, focusing on Treasury and Wholesale Banking.
• Strong expertise in financial analysis, reporting, modeling, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial insights and recommendations for Treasury and Wholesale Banking.
• Manage monthly accounting and reporting, ensuring compliance with internal policies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Collaboration

Commercial Awareness

Knowledge of Financial Regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field

CMA, CPA, or CFA certifications

Tools

Financial Systems (ERP)

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Vice President – Finance Business Partner (Treasury and Wholesale Banking)

Be the financial voice behind strategic decisions — influence growth, optimize performance, and shape the future of Treasury and Wholesale Banking.

What You Will Be Doing:

As the Vice President - Finance Business Partner for Treasury and Wholesale Banking, you will act as a trusted financial advisor to senior management, driving financial performance and strategic alignment. You will play a key role in ensuring the financial health of the division by offering insights, recommendations, and hands-on support across reporting, planning, and analysis.

• Provide financial insights and strategic recommendations to support key decisions for Treasury and Wholesale Banking.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize financial performance and resource allocation.
• Manage monthly accounting and reporting for Wholesale Banking, including preparation of analytical commentary.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports (P&L statements, balance sheets, cash flow) and present actionable insights.
• Partner with business and product teams to provide financial expertise for business planning and budgeting.
• Monitor key financial metrics, including RORAC/RAROC and client profitability, and highlight areas for improvement.
• Build detailed financial models to assess business scenarios and guide decision-making.
• Ensure all financial activities comply with internal policies and external regulations through continuous review.
• Collaborate with IT and relevant teams to oversee smooth implementation of financial systems and tools.
• Act as the point of contact for external auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders during audits and reviews.
• Align financial planning and reporting for Wholesale Banking with overall bank strategy and performance goals.
• Support new product launches by providing financial viability assessments and performance reviews.
• Track, assess, and report the financial performance of Wholesale Banking segments and products, including conducting deep dives where necessary.
• Contribute to the preparation of management reporting packs including GMC packs, Wholesale Business Reviews, daily MIS reports, and FX/derivative data.
• Track and report on non-financial KPIs relevant to Wholesale Banking.

What We Are Looking For:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Deep knowledge of Wholesale Banking products, services, and operational frameworks.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and business heads.
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness of market trends and business risk.
• Excellent understanding of financial regulations, compliance standards, and reporting practices.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present financial insights clearly.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• CMA, CPA, or CFA certifications (preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years in a finance business partnering role within banking or financial services, ideally focusing on Treasury and Wholesale Banking.
• Strong expertise in financial analysis, reporting, modeling, and forecasting.
• Skilled in financial systems (ERP), Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement abilities.

What You'll Gain:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A supportive and collaborative work culture.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.