Vice President - Team Leader, Elite Banking - Abu Dhabi

National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah PJSC; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in the UAE is seeking a Vice President, Team Leader for Elite Banking. This pivotal role involves leading a team to achieve sales targets, providing exceptional service to high-net-worth individuals, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree, relevant certifications, and at least 10 years of banking and wealth management experience. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in banking, wealth management, and relationship management.
• Proven experience in advisory-level investment product offerings.
• Strong personal banking credit skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to meet sales targets across assets and liabilities.
• Conduct joint calls and performance reviews to drive results.
• Build relationships with elite customers and provide investment advice.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Customer service

Relationship management

Investment advisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business

MBA

CISI certification

Job description

About the Role:

The Vice President, Team Leader – Elite Banking will lead a team of senior relationship managers and business development managers to drive business growth across the bank’s elite and wealth management segments. The role is based in Abu Dhabi and reports directly to the Executive Vice President & Head – Elite & Select. You will be responsible for achieving sales targets across assets and liabilities, ensuring compliance with bank policies, and delivering exceptional customer service to high-net-worth individuals (HNWI).

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Drive the team to achieve defined sales targets across assets and liabilities.
• Conduct joint calls with team members, daily huddles, and monthly performance reviews.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to optimize team output.
• Build and deepen relationships with elite/wealth management customers to increase share of wallet.
• Ensure service standards are met and team members complete required certifications.
• Advise customers on investment products and keep them informed on market trends.
• Prepare and review credit applications for cards, funded and non-funded facilities.
• Promote cross-selling of bank products and minimize attrition.
• Ensure compliance with AML guidelines, Central Bank regulations, and internal policies.
• Liaise with business units to exchange market insights and support decision-making.
• Implement and maintain business continuity plans and compliance monitoring processes.
• Manage departmental operations, resources, and alignment with policies.
• Develop team skills and knowledge to meet current and future business needs.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business; MBA preferred.
• CISI certification for selling investment products.
• Minimum 10 years in banking, wealth management, and relationship management.
• Proven experience in advisory-level investment product offerings.
• Strong personal banking credit skills.