Relationship Manager
Posted 5 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Senior Relationship Manager”
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
No salary listed for this role.
Role : Senior Relationship Manager - Wholesale Banking Group
Location : Dubai
Role Purpose:
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To manage an assigned existing portfolio and a list of Target Market potential prospects for acquisition towards achieving financial targets (including but no limit to revenue, new net revenue, volume, cross-sell ratio, ROE, and ROA) and overall customer satisfaction
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To be fully involved and primarily responsible for account strategy and business growth
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To manage and grow the liability business for WBG in Dubai and NE
Key Accountabilities of the roleRelationship management
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Manage assigned portfolio with a focus on relationships
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Achieve financial targets assigned in line with portfolio handled (e.g. total revenues, revenue from treasury products, revenue from cash management, RORC, etc.)
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Ensure regular interaction with clients to address any banking/financial needs and increase ADIB share of wallet
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Conduct joint client calls with product partners (CFIB, Treasury, GTS) as per the account plan to identify opportunities to deepen relationship
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Work closely with customer service unit to ensure that clients’ day to day transaction needs are addressed
Risk management & credit analysis
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Assume responsibility for credit risk and day to day management of own portfolio
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Conduct due diligence in preparing credit applications including screening against TM & RAC and prepare green light memos for CRT
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Structure facilities that comply with ADIB’s credit policy with adequate security/collateral, terms and conditions and profitability (ROA, RORC) in line with thresholds
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Negotiate internally and with clients for closure of deals
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Ensure fulfilment of all required documentation (incl. insurance) as per the banks credit policies and procedures
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Ensure all deferred documentation is obtained on time
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Continuously monitor overall performance of company and its industry through the calling process
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Execute annual renewals of facilities on time
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Monitor and track assigned portfolio on a dynamic basis to recognize problem credits early
Build sector expertise
- Understand market and business trends
- Develop sector expertise: understand economics of industry, key levers and key products to offer
- Ensure that all new deals in discussion are recorded and updated in deals in pipeline report on a weekly basis
Process implementation
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Conduct client calls at least quarterly
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Document call memos in standard format capturing the contents of the meeting, opportunities for business development, client’s financial plan, etc.
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Develop account plans for each relationship and use it as a basis for regular client calling; keep account plans updated
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Ensure that all new deals in discussion are recorded and updated in deals in pipeline report on a weekly basis
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Manage a list of prospects as assigned centrally and ensure that adequate follow up is made leading to new client acquisition
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Ensure that all operational issues are addressed to the satisfaction of customers (e.g. establishment of LCs/LGs, disbursement of financing, etc.)
Compliance
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Ensure that activities are in full compliance of group policies and processes including Sharia requirements, Central Bank regulations and other internal Legal and Compliance regulations at all times
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Ensure satisfactory internal and external audit ratings
Other
- Attend recommended trainings
Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role:
- Knowledge of credit policy & procedure
- Strong analytical skills
- Customer Service Oriented
- Strong Marketing Skills