Senior Private Banker - MENA Region

Job Description

Market all the Banks products and services to existing and potential customers in the Arab world. Enhance and develop business relationships between the Bank and its High Net Worth and VIP customers. Maintaining and expanding the Private Banking customerbase of the Bank. Participate in the structuring of new investment products that will benefit customers and enhance the profitability of the Private Banking Department and the Bank. Explore new residential investment opportunities in the UK real estate market,to be offered to customers. Gather information and data on competitors Products and Services and to appraise and interpret its significance and make appropriate recommendations to the Head of Private Banking To periodically or, as deemed necessary, communicateto customers all pertinent information on the status of their funds, market conditions, trends and opportunities. Also to ensure that customer requests for information, advice and action are promptly met. To explore Real Estate investment opportunities inthe market presented by the Banks lending criteria, and to market these opportunities to selective and suitable clients for the purpose of financing the transaction and other revenue opportunities. To explain and market all the services of the Bank to thecustomers and potential customers. To update and review customer files annually in accordance to the Banks KYC requirements and to ensure compliance with Money Laundering regulations at all times. To increase the banks portfolio of deposits and loans andto market, build up and increase the foreign exchange business of the department. To preserve customer confidentiality at all times, paying particular attention to the security of documentation and communications and to instructions for safe guarding informationand not disclosing any information about customers to a third party without the customers written approval, or otherwise in compliance with legal/statutory requirements. To ensure that customers complaints and problems are solved promptly and satisfactorilyand to submit to Senior Management reports regarding any problems as well as keeping him well informed of all developments and the relationship between the client and the Bank. To prepare the necessary information for the preparation of the Divisions BusinessPlan and Marketing strategy. To prepare regular and special reports to departmental management in the required format, and in an accurate and timely manner. To follow up with approved solicitors and surveyors on matters related to customer transactions requestedthrough the bank. Preparation and submission of credit applications for approval at the appropriate sanctioning level. Supervise post-sanction facility implementation process to include, if required, obtaining relevant documentation, due diligence, accountopening and facility draw-down procedures. Upon customers request and after being granted the necessary authority, to act on their behalf in moving their funds and portfolios from one foreign bank to another and assisting them as much as possible with bankingproblems should any arise. To ensure the Banks position is protected in terms of Credit, Compliance and legal issues. Qualification & Experience University degree in Accounting/Economics/Business Admin Sound management skills Excellent communication, marketingand analytical skills Investment Management Real Estate Financing Experience: At least 5 years experience in Banking/Investments/Real Estate Financing. Sound knowledge and understanding of financial markets Sound knowledge and understanding of Bank products,systems and services, and procedures Good understanding of cultural sensitivities and issues Good communications, presentation and interpersonal skills Skills Good analytical skills focus Good customer relations skills Good negotiations and transaction facilitationskills Good quality and customer focus Good listener, self control and patience delivering high standard Banking services Ability to interact professionally with colleagues and customers Ability to build new and maintain/improve existing customer relationshipsA strong commitment to the job and determination to excel in developing customer relationships