13 Banks jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Careers for a Changing World of Islamic Banking. Manager - Investor Relations, Investment Banking

Posted On 08 Aug, 2025

Type Permanent

Job Category Investment Banking

Job Purpose:

The role is responsible for developing and managing relationships with investors, analysts, and financial stakeholders to enhance the bank’s market positioning and investor confidence. The incumbent will communicate the bank’s financial performance, strategy, and growth initiatives through earnings calls, investor presentations, and reports. Additionally, the role involves analyzing market trends, investor sentiment, and competitor performance to provide strategic insights to senior management. The Manager will also coordinate investor meetings, roadshows, and financial events, ensuring clear and effective communication of the bank’s value proposition to potential and existing investors

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with current and potential investors, including institutional investors, analysts, and brokers.
• Communicate the bank’s financial performance, strategy, and growth initiatives through quarterly earnings calls, investor presentations, and other related communications.
• Prepare press releases, investor presentations, and reports related to the bank’s financial performance and other key developments.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, investor sentiment, and competitor performance to provide insights and guidance to senior management.
• Track and analyze stock performance, valuation, and investor feedback to assess the bank’s market positioning.
• Prepare analysis of investor meetings, market perceptions, and investor trends, offering recommendations for improvement or adjustments.
• Coordinate earnings calls, investor roadshows, and other events related to financial updates
• Assist in planning and executing investor roadshows, conferences, and other events that promote the bank to potential investors

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Finance / Banking Science / Financial Management
• Minimum Experience: 5 to 7 years
• Computers/ Systems /Software Skills: MS Office - Expert
• Language Skills: Arabic & English (Proficient)

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Citi Banking is seeking Placement Analysts to join its Middle East & Africa Investment Banking team in Dubai for a 6 duration starting from January 2026.
The Middle East & Africa Investment Banking team provides advisory services to corporate clients on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Initial Public Offering (IPO) transactions within the rapidly expanding Middle East & Africa region. As a Placement Analyst, you will be at the core of corporate finance, directly involved in deal execution and pitch preparation, gaining firsthand exposure to some of the largest corporations.
**Responsibilities**
+ Collaborate with senior investment bankers on the execution of live transactions and the preparation of pitch materials, serving as a junior member of the Investment Banking team.
+ Provide support in the development of pitch books.
+ Assess a company's financial performance by comparing it to overall industry and market trends.
+ Gather and analyse company information to facilitate transactions, including conducting thorough industry research and detailed financial data analysis.
+ Develop comprehensive valuation analyses and financial models, encompassing Trading and Transaction Comparables, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analyses, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), and Merger Models.
**Qualification**
+ Available for 6 months
+ Strong academics, have achieved a 2:1 equivalent to 3.0 GPA out of 4.0 at undergraduate level
+ Intellectual curiosity and a proactive mindset.
+ Highly developed communication, planning, and organizational skills.
+ The ability to thrive and contribute effectively within diverse team environments.
+ Fluency in English.
We operate on a rolling recruitment basis; therefore, we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, starting date January 2026.
This job description provides a general overview of the responsibilities associated with this role. Additional job-related duties may be assigned as necessary.
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**Job Family Group:**
Institutional Banking
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**Job Family:**
Investment Banking
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**Time Type:**
Full time
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**Most Relevant Skills**
Please see the requirements listed above.
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**Other Relevant Skills**
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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_Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law._
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# For additional information, please review .Banking, Investment Banking, Placement Analyst, Dubai, UAE 2026 page is loaded# Banking, Investment Banking, Placement Analyst, Dubai, UAE 2026remote type: Hybridlocations: Dubai United Arab Emiratestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: Citi Banking is seeking Placement Analysts to join its Middle East & Africa Investment Banking team in Dubai for a 6 duration starting from January 2026.The Middle East & Africa Investment Banking team provides advisory services to corporate clients on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Initial Public Offering (IPO) transactions within the rapidly expanding Middle East & Africa region. As a Placement Analyst, you will be at the core of corporate finance, directly involved in deal execution and pitch preparation, gaining firsthand exposure to some of the largest corporations.**Responsibilities*** Collaborate with senior investment bankers on the execution of live transactions and the preparation of pitch materials, serving as a junior member of the Investment Banking team.* Provide support in the development of pitch books.* Assess a company’s financial performance by comparing it to overall industry and market trends.* Gather and analyse company information to facilitate transactions, including conducting thorough industry research and detailed financial data analysis.* Develop comprehensive valuation analyses and financial models, encompassing Trading and Transaction Comparables, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analyses, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), and Merger Models.**Qualification*** Available for 6 months* Intellectual curiosity and a proactive mindset.* Highly developed communication, planning, and organizational skills.* The ability to thrive and contribute effectively within diverse team environments.* Fluency in English.We operate on a rolling recruitment basis; therefore, we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.This job description provides a general overview of the responsibilities associated with this role. Additional job-related duties may be assigned as necessary.---**Job Family Group:**Institutional Banking---**Job Family:**Investment Banking---**Time Type:**Full time---**Most Relevant Skills**Please see the requirements listed above.---**Other Relevant Skills**For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.---*Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.**If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review* *.* *View Citi’s and the poster.* #J-18808-Ljbffr

Relationship Manager - Commercial Banking - SME

Date: Oct 20, 2025

About the business area

ADCB Corporate and Investment Banking Group provides a comprehensive and sophisticated suite of solutions to more than 40,000 commercial, corporate and institutional clients.

With local operations based in United Arab Emirates and regional offices in Egypt and Kazakhstan, our Corporate and Investment Banking Group bridges banking corridors across the Middle East and North Africa region.

From account opening to Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and beyond, you can trust ADCB to support your business growth and ambitions. Get the edge you need to succeed with ADCB.

We are actively seeking an ambitious professional to join our Commercial Banking team at ADCB to work alongside passionate colleagues who share your ambition to redefine excellence in UAE banking.

In this role, your key responsibilities include New Client Acquisition

Acquire new clients, complete financial analysis and submit accurate credit applications to ensure an excellent on‑boarding experience, achieve assigned targets and secure profitable business transactions

Portfolio Management

Offer new solutions, enrol clients for alternate channels and value‑added services, based on the requirements of the client to increase transaction volumes and grow the assigned portfolio

Reporting

Build and maintain a dossier for each client detailing a 360‑degree view to ensure current and future needs are captured

Risk Management

Conduct client visits in order to understand and report on risk profile and highlight/update approving authorities with any changes in risk profil policies, processes, systems and procedures

Adhere to all relevant organisational and departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out to the required

Self‑Management

Manage self in line with the Bank’s people management policies, procedures, processes and practices to ensure adherence and to maximise own contribution to business performance

Customer Service

Demonstrate Our Promise and apply the ADCB Service Standards to deliver the Bank’s required levels of service in all internal and external customer interactions

The ideal candidate should have the following experience

Minimum Experience

At least 6 years of experience in managing relationships and portfolio of clients

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance

Professional Qualifications

N/A

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of balance sheet analysis and key financial ratios

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary: The indicative pay range for this role is AED XXX – AED XXX month. Additionally, all employees are eligible to participate in one of our rewarding variable pay plans.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: This includes market‑leading medical insurance, group life and personal accident insurance, paid leave and leave airfare, employee preferential rates on loans and finance facilities, staff discounts and offers, and children education assistance (for certain job levels).
• Flexible and Remote Working Options: We understand the importance of work‑life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, subject to eligibility and job requirements.
• Learning and Development Opportunities: We value and facilitate continuous learning and personal development, through a variety of exciting learning opportunities, such as structured instructor‑led courses, a comprehensive e‑Learning catalog, on‑the‑job training and professional development programs.

At ADCB, we are dedicated to creating a respectful, caring and disciplined work environment that aligns with your career ambitions.

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Assistant Relationship Manager - Commercial Banking

Date: Oct 6, 2025

Embark on a journey where your unique contributions are celebrated, and your professional growth is embraced. At ADCB, we nurture a diverse, inclusive community where every voice is valued.

About the business area

ADCB Corporate and Investment Banking Group provides a comprehensive and sophisticated suite of solutions to more than 40,000 commercials, corporate and institutional clients.

With local operations based in United Arab Emirates and regional offices in Egypt and Kazakhstan, our Corporate and Investment Banking Group bridges banking corridors across the Middle East and North Africa region.

From account opening to Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and beyond, you can trust ADCB to support your business growth and ambitions. Get the edge you need to succeed with ADCB.

We are actively seeking an ambitious professional to join our Commercial Banking team at ADCB to work alongside passionate colleagues who share your ambition to redefine excellence in UAE banking.

In this role, your key responsibilities include

New Client Acquisition

Acquire new clients, conduct wallet exercise to cross sell entire product suite and facilitate an excellent on-boarding experience in order to achieve assigned targets and secure profitable business transactions

Relationship Management

Build and maintain client dossiers capturing current and future client needs in order to advise clients on new solutions, developments and emerging opportunities

Risk Management

Obtain reports from support units, create credit applications, report on risk profile and highlight/update approving authorities with any changes in order to enable necessary action to be taken

Policies, Processes, Systems and Procedures

Adhere to all relevant organisational and departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out to the required standard and in a consistent manner while delivering the required standard of service to customers and stakeholders

Self-Management

Manage self in line with the Bank’s people management policies, procedures, processes and practices to ensure adherence and to maximise own contribution to business performance

Customer Service

Demonstrate Our Promise and apply the ADCB Service Standards to deliver the Bank’s required levels of service in all internal and external customer interactions

The ideal candidate should have the following experience

• At least 4 years of experience in Commercial/Consumer Banking
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance
• Problem Solving Skills
• Credit Skills
• Market Knowledge
• Written and Spoken English

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary: The indicative pay range for this role is AED XXX – AED XXX month. Additionally, all employees are eligible to participate in one of our rewarding variable pay plans.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package : This includes market-leading medical insurance, group life and personal accident insurance, paid leave and leave airfare, employee preferential rates on loans and finance facilities, staff discounts and offers, and children education assistance (for certain job levels).
• Flexible and Remote Working Options : We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, subject to eligibility and job requirements.
• Learning and Development Opportunities : We value and facilitate continuous learning and personal development, through a variety of exciting learning opportunities, such as structured instructor-led courses, a comprehensive e-Learning catalog, on-the-job training and professional development programs.

At ADCB, we are dedicated to creating a respectful, caring and disciplined work environment that aligns with your career ambitions.

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About the role

This role reports to the SVP – Head of Unsecured Assets within the Retail Banking Division. The AVP will lead the strategic development, digital transformation, and lifecycle management of unsecured lending products, including Personal Loans and Microfinance / Advance Against Salary. The role is focused on driving innovation, pricing strategy, funnel optimization, and risk–reward outcomes, while ensuring compliance and enhancing customer experience.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the Head of Unsecured Assets in shaping and executing the unsecured lending strategy.
• Develop a forward-looking roadmap aligned with customer needs, market trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Execute initiatives that drive digital adoption, growth, and profitability.
• Set and manage pricing strategies, credit limits, and pre-approved offers.
• Collaborate with Risk and Credit teams to balance competitiveness with risk appetite.
• Monitor and optimize funnel performance across acquisition, drop-off, and conversion.
• Lead design and rollout of end-to-end digital lending journeys (e.g., STP, automation).
• Partner with analytics teams to implement data-driven improvements.
• Drive commercialization through digital marketing and personalized offers.
• Work with sales and distribution teams to boost product adoption.
• Provide training and insights to enhance sales effectiveness and digital conversion.
• Collaborate with Marketing on integrated campaigns to maximize acquisition and ROI.
• Monitor portfolio performance for growth, yield, and risk-adjusted returns.
• Drive retention, cross-sell, and lifecycle initiatives.
• Enhance digital customer experience, measured by NPS and complaint reduction.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Central Bank regulations and internal policies.
• Own the RCSA for unsecured products.
• Proactively manage product, operational, and fraud risks, and internal policies.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or related field. MBA preferred.
• 5–7 years in retail banking, ideally with UAE personal loan exposure.
• Proven success in product management, pricing, risk, or digital lending.
• Strong digital orientation and data/analytics capabilities.
• Experience with regulated products and credit frameworks.

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About the role

This role reports to the Head of Retail Lending, Personal Banking and serves as the product leader and P&L owner for personal loans, including microfinance and advance against salary for both expatriates and nationals. The Senior Vice President, Head of Product - Unsecured Lending, Retail Banking sets the long-term strategy and roadmap for unsecured lending, driving digital transformation, customer-centricity, and commercialization of lending journeys. The role is pivotal in balancing growth, risk, and experience to build a profitable, digital-first lending franchise.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Define and own the long-term strategy and roadmap for unsecured lending.
• Champion digital transformation through automation, analytics, and seamless loan journeys.
• Lead product innovation with fast, personalized, and commercially viable propositions.
• Own the P&L for unsecured lending, optimizing pricing, credit limits, and pre-approved offers.
• Monitor and improve funnel performance, approval rates, and conversion metrics.
• Drive portfolio optimization through data-driven testing and strategic partnerships.
• Deliver transparent and customer-friendly lending journeys across all channels.
• Enhance retention and cross-sell through segmentation and personalized campaigns.
• Embed NPS as a core measure and reduce complaints through rapid resolution.
• Build and lead a high-performing team with expertise in lending, analytics, and risk.
• Inspire innovation and commercial focus across cross-functional squads.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Central Bank regulations and internal policies.
• Lead governance frameworks (RCSA, audits) and mitigate emerging risk

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in retail banking product management with direct P&L ownership.
• Proven success in digitizing loan journeys and embedding automation/analytics.
• Strong expertise in pricing, limits, pre-approvals, and fraud management.
• Knowledge of UAE lending regulations and experience with analytics teams.
• Fluency in English required; Arabic preferred

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**Overview**
IQVIA ( is the world's leading company providing information, technology, and services for virtually every type of stakeholder in healthcare. It is our sole focus on life sciences, deep expertise in key commercial and technical areas, unique access to proprietary data, and in-market presence around the world that allows us to achieve our mission of making a positive long-term impact on healthcare.
IQVIA's Financial Institutions Consulting (FIC) team advises investors (e.g. private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, etc) on biopharma and life sciences investments, including commercial due diligence, asset and target screening, portfolio company growth strategy and exit/divestment strategy.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to engage with clients on high-profile investment decisions across a variety of industry-shaping transaction situations, business models and strategic issues. We operate in a multi-cultural, collaborative and fast-paced work environment, that is rich in development and growth.
**Role & Responsibilities**
As an Associate Principal at IQVIA, you will be responsible for managing or leading multiple M&A, commercial due diligence and investment-related consulting projects and ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery for clients in the pharmaceutical or related industries by:
+ Leveraging business and transaction advisory experience and methodological expertise to support with preparing proposals and delivering projects to address client questions, primarily in the areas of due diligence (buy- and sell-side),asset/portfolio/companyvaluation, asset screening and growth strategy
+ Managing multiple project teams including both internal and external resources, in the design, development and delivery of client deliverables
+ Providing high level input to, and ensures the development of, client reports and presentations and delivery of all or significant portions of findings to client
+ Serving as key point of contact with client, with a view to providing advice, ensuring project satisfaction and supporting building client relationships and accounts
+ Supporting overall FIC team and broader consulting initiatives to elevate our capabilities, including (but not limited to) the development of intellectual property, marketing materials, training, recruitment and go-to-market approach
+ Developing and/or elevating new business opportunities through the identification of follow-on work and new leads.
+ Support development of IQVIA's engagement with financial investors across areas within and outside of consulting services
+ Serving as a coach to 3-4 staff
**About You**
Candidates interested in joining our Consulting Services Group as an Associate Principal should have:
+ 7-10 years professional experience in consulting, corporate development, or within a financial institution (e.g. private equity, venture capital) with a focus on M&A / commercial due diligence within the pharmaceutical and/or healthcare sector
+ Minimum of 4-5 years project management experience focused on engagements related to transactions / external investments (due diligence, valuation, asset identification, growth strategy, forecasting), including capabilities to manage large and/or multiple projects while balancing priorities while maintaining high quality delivery
+ Evidence of career progression in consulting and/or transaction advisory roles
+ Experience working in sizable/ multi-disciplined teams and leading staff
+ Demonstrable analytical, interpretative and problem-solving skills
+ Knowledge of consulting methodologies, tools and techniques
+ Strong quantitative skillset and comfortable interpreting financial results / P&Ls, with ability to translate data analysis and qualitative insights into strategic implications for senior investors
+ Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including presentations, chairing meetings, workshop facilitation, business and report writing
+ Knowledge of key issues and current developments in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries
+ Experience in developing credible relationships with senior executives in thepharmaceutical/healthcareindustry and with financial investors
+ Ability to contribute to business development through the identification of leads, development of proposals etc.
In addition to the skills and experience above an Associate Principal should have:
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent. MBA not required but a plus
+ A track record of leadership and people development
+ Fluency in English (spoken and written)
+ A willingness and ability to travel
+ Right to live and work in the recruiting country
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.
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The Role
This role requires an experienced Assistant Relationship Manager (ARM) with expertise in financial services, specifically within the banking and financial services sector. The successful candidate will assist in managing client relationships and ensuring smooth operations to support business growth. Client Details Our client is the Dubai-based DIFC branch of a prominent regional bank, focused on delivering tailored solutions to financial institutions across the GCC and beyond. As part of their expansion plans within the Financial Institutions Group (FIG), they are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Assistant Relationship Manager (ARM) to support portfolio growth, credit analysis, and relationship development efforts. Description Key responsibilities include: * Assisting in the development and management of relationships with global and regional financial institutions. * Preparing high-quality credit proposals for country limits, bank limits, and transactional financing opportunities. * Supporting onboarding, KYC, and CDD documentation processes in compliance with CBK, CB-UAE, DFSA, and internal standards. * Monitoring portfolio performance, ensuring timely execution of risk participation deals, and tracking approval conditions. * Liaising with internal teams (Operations, Compliance, Risk) to ensure smooth execution and servicing of transactions. * Supporting revenue generation efforts by analysing transactional activity, identifying opportunities, and contributing to cross-sell initiatives. * Maintaining detailed reports on activities, issues, closures, and performance vs. targets. Job Offer * Opportunity to join a well-established regional bank with DIFC presence. * Strong exposure to international banking relationships and cross-border financing. * Growth potential within the FIG space and wider institutional banking team.

Requirements
* 2-4 years of experience in Financial Institutions / FIG within a corporate banking environment. * Strong understanding of credit processes, bank documentation, and onboarding procedures. * Familiarity with compliance and regulatory frameworks within the DIFC and broader GCC. * Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across departments. * A proactive, client-centric mindset and a collaborative working style. * Exposure to syndicated lending, project finance, or trade finance is a plus.

About the company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of: Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.