Relationship Manager - Corporates

Overview

• Join an international banking platform with global coverage.
• Direct reporting line into senior leadership.

About Our Client

Job Description

Key Responsibilities Include

• Developing and managing relationships with corporate clients, including multinational and trade‑focused businesses
• Marketing and cross‑selling a range of corporate banking products, with a core focus on trade finance
• Structuring lending facilities in line with the bank's risk appetite
• Supporting credit discussions and contributing to building a profitable risk asset portfolio
• Monitoring client activity, utilisation of facilities, and identifying cross‑sell opportunities
• Conducting KYC, due diligence, and maintaining regulatory compliance standards
• Liaising with internal stakeholders across treasury, credit, and international teams to support deal execution
• Actively networking and generating new business opportunities through market engagement
• Keeping abreast of market trends and competitor activity

The Successful Applicant

• Experience within corporate banking / relationship management, ideally with exposure to international trade clients
• Strong knowledge of trade finance products and structures
• Understanding of credit processes, structuring, and risk assessment
• Proven ability to build and manage client relationships and originate business
• Strong communication, presentation, and client‑facing skills
• A proactive, self‑starter mindset with the ability to work independently in a lean team environment
• Experience covering clients across GCC, Asia, or Africa is advantageous
• Fluency in English is essential; Arabic is a plus
• Degree‑educated; relevant trade finance or credit qualifications are beneficial
• What's on Offer
• Direct reporting line into senior leadership, offering strong ownership and autonomy
• Opportunity to play a key role in growing a DIFC‑based branch within an expanding international network

Contact: Zaynah Aboobaker