Senior Relationship Manager

This leading regional financial services organisations is seeking an experienced Senior Client Relationship Manager to join its Private Banking division in Dubai. This is a front-office, revenue-generating role with a strong emphasis on new client acquisition (70%) alongside relationship and portfolio management (30%).

The successful candidate will bring an existing portable book of private banking or HNW/UHNW client relationships, and will be responsible for originating, developing, and deepening long-term client relationships within the private banking platform.

This opportunity is open to candidates from any global private banking market, provided they are willing to relocate to Dubai.

• Originate new HNW / UHNW client relationships through an established personal network and active business development.
• Demonstrate the ability to port and onboard an existing client book in line with regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Develop new referral channels across professional intermediaries (lawyers, family offices, trustees, corporate advisors).
• Position the private banking platform, investment solutions, and advisory capabilities to attract new wealth.
• Manage and grow an assigned client portfolio, ensuring exceptional service and long-term retention.
• Deliver tailored wealth management solutions including investments, lending, and structuring (where applicable).
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, coordinating with internal product, investment, credit, and risk teams.
• Maintain strong governance, risk awareness, and compliance discipline across all client interactions.

• Proven experience as a Senior Relationship Manager / Private Banker within a Private Banking, Wealth Management, or HNW platform.
• Demonstrable portable client book from a recognised private banking background.
• Strong track record in new client acquisition and revenue generation.
• Experience managing HNW and UHNW clients across investments, lending, and advisory solutions.
• Commercial, entrepreneurial mindset with strong relationship-building capability.
• Willingness to relocate to Dubai.
• International private banking exposure (Europe, UK, Asia, Middle East, or other global markets).
• Strong understanding of cross-border wealth structures and client needs.
• Arabic language skills beneficial but not essential.
• Base salary: AED 45,000 – 65,000 per month (depending on experience and client book)