Director / Associate Director – External Asset Management

Position Overview

Seniority Requirements

• Associate Director candidates should have 7–10 years of wealth management or private banking experience within a regional or international bank.
• Associate Director candidates should have experience managing USD 20M–35M in portable AUM.
• Director candidates should have 10+ years of wealth management or private banking experience.
• Director candidates should have managed and retained USD 35M–50M+ in portable AUM.
• Director candidates may build and lead a team as the platform grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow HNW and UHNW client relationships.
• Develop trusted relationships through a consultative and advisory-led approach.
• Acquire new business and increase assets under management.
• Provide tailored wealth management solutions aligned with client objectives and investment goals.
• Convert suitable relationships into EAM-managed mandates while following employment, non-solicitation, and regulatory obligations.
• Collaborate with investment, advisory, and operational teams.
• Contribute independently to the growth of the DIFC platform.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Current experience in a relationship management role at a regional bank, international bank, private bank, or wealth management institution is sought.
• Candidates should manage a client book with USD 20M–50M+ in AUM.
• Candidates should have a strong network of HNW and UHNW clients with credible, transferable relationships.
• Candidates should demonstrate client retention and AUM growth over the last 3–5 years.
• Candidates should understand wealth management products, investment solutions, and advisory models.

Strongly Preferred Experience

• Prior exposure to external asset management, multi-family office, or independent advisory models is strongly preferred.
• Experience with discretionary portfolio management, advisory solutions, structured products, or alternative investments is strongly preferred.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and commercially driven portfolio management experience are strongly preferred.
• Business development, negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills are strongly preferred.

Opportunity Highlights

• Join a DIFC-based external asset management platform with an established institutional presence.
• Gain greater independence and ownership than in traditional banking roles.
• Receive an incentive structure linked to AUM growth and performance.
• Build a long-term wealth management franchise with progression from Associate Director to Director based on contribution.