Senior Manager, Business Management

Senior Manager, Business Management – Commercial Bank of Dubai

Operating in the UAE for over 50 years, CBD manages the financial requirements of some of the largest corporates and businesses operating in the country, driving the UAE economy.

CBD has been recognized as the number one bank in the UAE on the Forbes list of The World’s Best Banks 2022.

As we continue to build upon our successes, we are looking for ambitious individuals who are passionate about the banking and finance industry and the markets in which CBD operates.

Just as important to us is your ability to demonstrate a talent for dealing with people – your colleagues and our customers – and delivering service that really goes the extra mile.

The role holder will be responsible for ఉన్నాయి overseeing the bank’s portfolio of wholesale banking clients, covering pipeline management, risk management, and profitability through strategic portfolio oversight, relationship management, and collaboration with key stakeholders. The Senior Manager will drive business growth, support credit decisions, monitor exceptions and implement portfolio strategies aligned with the bank’s objectives.

• Lead and manage the corporate banking portfolio, ensuring healthy asset quality and risk versn and returns.
• Develop and implement portfolio management strategies to optimize profitability, diversification, and risk mitigation.
• Monitor portfolio performance, conduct regular reviews, and proactively identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Work closely with Relationship Managers to support client acquisition, retention, and growth initiatives.
• Oversee portfolio reporting, including preparation of management information and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with Credit, Risk, Compliance, and Product teams to ensure alignment with bank policies and regulatory requirements.
• Develop policies and procedures and implement heightened monitoring measures on portfolios under WBG umbrella (where needed).
• Conduct sample-based reviews of the portfolio under WBG, and provide feedback to senior management, in order to maintain quality book.
• Ensure the timely and accurate compilation of portfolio performance reports for senior management. Analyse key performance indicators, trends, and risk exposures within the portfolio, presenting actionable insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with Credit, Risk, Compliance, and Product teams to ensure alignment with bank policies and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate regular cross-functional meetings to maintain and review pipeline, portfolio strategies and assess policy changes. Champion the adoption of best practices and emerging regulatory standards, fostering a culture of compliance and risk awareness throughout the division.
• Work closely with Relationship Managers to identify growth opportunitiesigações within existing client portfolios and new prospects.
• Stay abreast of changes in the banking landscape, assessing their potential impact on the corporate portfolio. Communicate relevant findings to senior management and adapt portfolio strategies accordingly.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, enhance data quality, and automate routine tasks. Lead vini the adoption of advanced portfolio management tools and analytics, ensuring the division remains at the forefront of industry practices.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a high-performing and collaborative work environment.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in finance,_BYTES Business Administration, Economics, or related field;
  Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in corporate banking, with a strong background in portfolio management, credit analysis, and risk management.
• Excellent analytical and portfolio management skills.
• Strong planning and organizing skills with the ability to adapt to fast changes.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills with strategic and tactical mindset.
• Proven track record in managing large and important corporate portfolios.
• In-depth understanding of banking products, corporate client needs, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates