Associate Director, Priority Banking

Notes for Muhajirs: This is a relationship management role for affluent and emerging affluent clients. It suits an experienced sales and relationship manager with a background in banking and investment products and knowledge of capital markets and financial planning.

About the role: The Associate Director develops new relationships and onboards new clients while maintaining and servicing a portfolio. Duties include creating strategic plans for revenue generation and business development, generating new business to defined targets in customers, volumes, revenue and liability targets, inducting new-to-bank customers from branches and direct sales, and creating sales call plans to acquire large prospective customers through referrals. The role also handles KYC and anti-money laundering updates and financial crime compliance. Obtaining the Securities and Commodities Authority licence and completing continuous professional development after licensing is mandatory.

Requirements: Experienced sales and relationship manager with a background in handling banking and investment products. Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence outcomes, plus networking ability to manage interdepartmental deliverables. Strong interpersonal skills and leadership ability. Good understanding of the UAE business environment, preferably with direct contacts with the local high-net-worth community. Able to adapt to a multi-cultural environment. In-depth knowledge of capital markets and financial planning. SCA certified.

What they offer: A competitive salary and benefits to support mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing, in line with the Fair Pay Charter. Time off including annual leave, parental and maternity leave of 20 weeks and volunteering leave of 3 days. Flexible working options and wellbeing support through Unmind and an employee assistance programme.

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Source: Bayt, 10 Nov 2026