38 Private Banking jobs in the United Arab Emirates

The Role
Charterhouse is working with an internationally recognized, publicly listed wealth management firm who are expanding their UAE operation. The firm currently manages over USD 50 billion globally, and are now searching for Senior Private Bankers to join their DIFC office. The firm is being led by vastly experienced bankers, and backed up by an impressive wealth management platform that makes it easy to attract HNI and UHNI. The incoming team of bankers will be given the freedom to grow their book how they see fit, by transferring existing clients and sourcing new clients throughout a number of jurisdictions. This role is suitable for bankers who have built their book of clients through building relationships over a number of years, rather than inheriting and servicing a book. The successful candidate will be given time and resources to make the transition for the clients as smooth as possible, in order to encourage long-term tenures with this firm and enjoy YOY growth in the coming years.

Requirements
The successful candidate can be based in any country, as long as the most recent experience is at a bank or wealth management firm working with HNI and UHNI. The candidate should have the ability to build or transfer a book of clients within the 1st year with the business. Ideally the role will have an international client book to utilize and introduce to the business as it grows.

About the company
The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets. Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.

The Role
Charterhouse are working in exclusive partnership with a global leading financial institution, who are striving to create a larger presence in the GCC. Our client is looking to hire an experienced and driven client onboarding professional to join the high-performing team based in Dubai, UAE. The Onboarding Manager will be responsible for performing client acceptance reviews which is inclusive of, but not limited to, name screening, CDD and KYC checks, as well as risk profile assessment of prospects and trigger review management for private banking clients. In addition, the manager will be proficient risk management and Regulatory & business conduct.

Requirements
The successful candidate must be Degree educated with a minimum of at least 6 years of relevant experience with a reputable financial institution or a bank in the GCC. Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office tools and adaptive to various CRM software. In addition, direct experience working with the Central Bank (UAE CB) would be advantageous.

About the company
The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets. Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.

Head of Portfolio Management and Customer Life Cycle

United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Role: Head of Portfolio Management and Customer Life Cycle
Location: Abu Dhabi

Role Purpose:
The Head of Portfolio Management and Customer Life Cycle – Priority and Private Banking is responsible for the strategic leadership, growth, and performance management of client portfolios within the Priority and Private Banking segments. This role entails developing and executing data-driven portfolio strategies, enhancing customer value, and ensuring exceptional service delivery. A critical aspect of the position involves managing the customer lifecycle — from generation through conversion—to support sustainable business development and deepen existing client relationships.

Key Accountabilities of the role

• Define and implement portfolio strategies to drive growth in Assets Under Management (AUM), client profitability, and long-term customer loyalty across Priority and Private Banking segments.
• Oversee segmentation, customer lifecycle value management, and tailored engagement programs to optimize portfolio performance and client outcomes.
• Client Experience and Relationship Management
• Lead initiatives that enhance the end-to-end client journey, ensuring a consistently high standard of service delivery tailored to the sophisticated needs of Priority and Private Banking clients.
• Utilize customer insights and advanced analytics to identify cross-sell, up-sell, and retention opportunities.

Leads and Pipeline Management

• Establish and manage a structured leads generation and management framework, ensuring a continuous pipeline of high-potential Priority and Private Banking prospects.
• Collaborate closely with internal referral networks, frontline staff, digital marketing, and external partners to drive qualified lead flow.
• Oversee lead allocation, tracking, conversion metrics, and reporting to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Champion digital tools and CRM systems to enhance visibility and responsiveness in lead management processes.

Customer Lifecycle Management

• Design, implement, and continuously improve customer lifecycle management strategies to maximize customer value across: Prospecting & Acquisition, Onboarding, Engagement & Relationship Deepening, Growth & Consolidation, Retention & Loyalty, Exit or Transition.

Product and Solution Alignment

• Work with product, investment, and credit teams to ensure a robust suite of solutions is aligned with client needs and regulatory requirements.
• Promote holistic financial planning and advisory services across investments, lending, protection, and wealth transfer strategies.

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of portfolio and relationship managers dedicated to serving Priority and Private Banking clients.
• Establish performance standards and KPIs, promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to drive client success and team alignment with business goals.

Risk and Compliance Oversight

• Ensure all portfolio management and client engagement activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, and risk management frameworks.
• Maintain oversight of portfolio-level risk indicators and implement timely corrective actions as necessary.

Business Reporting and Insights

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including portfolio growth, revenue generation, client acquisition, retention, and satisfaction.
• Deliver regular updates and strategic insights to senior management to support business planning and decision-making.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Revenue and Profitability per Client
• New-to-Bank Client Acquisition and Conversion Rates
• Client Retention and Satisfaction (e.g., Net Promoter Score)
• Portfolio Penetration and Cross-Sell Ratios
• Lead Pipeline Velocity and Conversion Metrics
• Customer Lifecycle Progression and Retention Metrics
• Regulatory Compliance and Risk Metrics

Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Economics, or related discipline; Master’s degree (MBA) preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in wealth management, private banking, or consumer banking, including leadership roles.
• Deep expertise in managing Priority and/or Private Banking client segments with a strong understanding of financial advisory, portfolio strategy, and customer lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated success in pipeline and leads management, portfolio development, and team leadership.
• Familiarity with banking regulatory standards, compliance frameworks, and risk governance practices.

Job Info

• Job Identification 3415
• Posting Date 07/25/2025, 07:34 AM
• Apply Before 08/31/2025, 07:34 AM
• Locations Abu Dhabi, Al Rowdah, Shk Rashid Bin Saeed St. 313 ADIB New Headquarters Branch, Sh. Zayed Main Branch Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, AE

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Description
Amazon has an exciting Occupancy Planner (OP) opportunity available in Dubai. As a key leader within Amazon's Global Real Estate & Facilities (GREF) team, the Occupancy Planner (OP) will oversee the strategic and tactical management of space and allocations within the corporate real estate portfolio for their assigned area. The area lead collaborates closely with various stakeholders to drive successful occupancy planning initiatives and deliver data-driven recommendations for future space requirements
The OP will be expected to align real estate strategy to business needs in partnership with key GREF stakeholders and maintain a customer centric approach. The role will partner with both business leaders and employees to understand and influence space needs and requirements to inform supply and demand allocations. The role will be responsible for developing strategic recommendations on business line space allocations at a city level by leveraging Amazon's size and scale and translating business requirements into effective solutions aligned with the workplace strategy. The OP will oversee the Middle East and North Africa regions to include planning, budgeting, and activities that support corporate office locations across their assigned area.
The optimal candidate is an experienced and engaging professional who will excel within an entrepreneurial culture - providing vision, leadership, and communication - not afraid to dive deep into details and take ownership. They should also understand the nuance of being approachable, while at the same time consultative- providing direction/recommendations and fostering transparent relationships. The candidate must be able to balance frugality with creativity in offering solutions and approach problem-solving with an emphasis on root cause. An ideal candidate is able to navigate high level of ambiguity and demonstrate a bias for action, taking calculated risks in a fast-paced environment.
Key job responsibilities
- Manage and guide an OP team of vendors responsible for the tactical occupancy planning across the area, ensuring all activities align with the Amazon's goals and standards.
- Oversee the collection, verification, and analysis of headcount and space data, including current capacity and future projections, to support strategic occupancy planning and area optimization.
- Act as the primary liaison between the OP area teams, the GREF EMEA OP manager, and local business units. Ensure effective communication and collaboration to gather strategic direction and align area occupancy plans with regional requirements and local business needs.
- Develop occupancy scenarios and migration plans, evaluating multiple options to deliver data-driven recommendations that support real estate strategy and business goals.
- Project manage all occupancy planning activities, including data collection, scenario analysis, and presentation of recommendations for your assigned area to the regional OP lead; facilitate alignment calls with Workplace Strategists.
- Oversee all reporting on area-based occupancy metrics, space allocations, and other relevant data to support real estate decisions and portfolio strategy.
- Manage day-to-day operational occupancy requests and coordinate with GREF teams to ensure accurate and up-to-date space utilization data and as-built documentation for assigned area.
- Responsible for production for Geo reporting, e.g. Monthly/Quarterly Business Reviews
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Project Management, architecture, interior design or related field, or related professional experience.
- 7+ years professional experience required, a significant portion of which should demonstrate success in leading portfolio strategy and broad scale occupancy planning and move management projects.
- 5+ years in program/ project management, to include delivering cross functional projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong ability to think strategically and develop long-term occupancy plans that align with business objectives and real estate strategies.
- Expertise in analyzing complex data sets, identifying trends, and using data to inform strategic decisions and optimize space utilization.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, build strong relationships, and manage expectations effectively.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs.
- In-depth understanding of occupancy planning, space management, and corporate real estate, with experience in managing large, geographically diverse portfolios.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Antal Motor City is partnering with a fast-growing financial services leader in Dubai that is making significant investments in Generative AI and advanced data science. This is a unique chance to join a team at the forefront of AI-driven transformation in the region.

The Role

As a Data Scientist, you’ll work on high-impact initiatives such as fraud detection, credit risk, financial forecasting, and personalised digital services.

You’ll be applying deep learning, large language models and advanced analytics to solve some of the most pressing challenges in financial services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and deploy AI/ML models to address fraud, risk and forecasting.
• Collaborate with product, risk, and technology teams to translate business needs into scalable AI solutions.
• Research, test and optimise algorithms, including deep learning and LLMs.
• Present insights and recommendations directly to senior stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• Hands-on experience developing and deploying AI/ML models into production.
• Strong Python skills with frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.
• Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and machine learning techniques.
• (Preferred) Exposure to financial services or fintech environments.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of Generative AI in financial services.
• Large-scale projects with immediate, real-world business impact.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. By submitting your application, you grant us written consent to keep your resume in our system. We appreciate your interest in working with us and thank you for applying.

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Your Growth

Driving lasting impact and building long‑term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high‑performance/high reward culture – doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you’ll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.

When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast‑paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• World‑class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well‑being for you and your family.

Your Impact

You will join a client service team to help clients build capabilities in delivery and execution, both during an active project and continuing after our consultants have shared their recommendations.

We will expect you to go the extra mile, delivering solutions that solve immediate problems and drive long‑term change. We will rely on your judgment and integrity to ensure our recommendations are effective and long‑lasting.

As you collaborate directly with clients, you will help them solve problems, refine strategies, and implement transformations.

By equipping them with the tools and knowledge to continue innovating and improving after we’ve left, you will ensure the impact of our work endures. In doing so, you will uphold McKinsey’s commitment to making a meaningful difference in the industries and communities we serve.

You will receive training on how to better structure ambiguous problems and take action to solve them as well as synthesize clear take‑aways from complex information into clear take‑aways and recommendations using both qualitative and quantitative methods.

You will work effectively with diverse teams to come up with the best solution and move people and organizations to act.

You will establish trust‑based relationships with clients to better‑serve their organizations, communicate effectively with all audiences including senior leaders and develop your leadership style, leveraging your own passions, strengths and personal values.

Your qualifications and skills

• Undergraduate degree in commerce, finance, business studies, operations, economics or a related field, with an outstanding academic record
• 2+ years of project delivery in consulting; preferably on the delivery of large‑scale projects in financial industries; international experience is a plus
• Demonstrated experience in Financial Services in at least one of the following areas: banking, insurance, wealth and asset management, public finance
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following key service offerings is a plus: organizational development (including org. design/set up, talent management, etc.), transformational delivery (implementing large transformational programs), and productivity and performance improvement
• Superior analytical problem solving and relationship building skills, including a demonstrated high level of client service commitment
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and create an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively in English and Arabic
• Willingness to travel

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Job Location: Dubai, UAE

Company: Multinational PR & Advertising Agency.

Job Summary: Identify and build opportunities from Organization’s existing strong client portfolio and to source and maximize the growing Financial Communications opportunities across the region.

Job Requirements:

1. 8+ years’ experience in the field of public relations and communications within financial communications.
2. Proven track record in managing and measuring communication effectiveness.
3. Experience in strategic communications, managing finances, including budget development, management, resourcing, and forecasting.
4. Native-level written and spoken English, enabling strong content development skills, including experience drafting op-eds and quotes/statements for media. Arabic writing would be a bonus.
5. Lead and/or contribute to pitches and new business efforts focused on FinComm opportunities or integrated assignments.
6. Track record developing and executing successful communications strategies and programmes.
7. Possess strong leadership qualities and have in-depth experience effectively managing a group and helping employees grow.
8. Excellent project management skills including delegation of tasks.
9. Excellent understanding of social media, and ability to collaborate and communicate with multiple internal stakeholders, including strategic planning and creative.
10. Strong ability to lead and convert new business opportunities.
11. Experience managing finances, including budget development, management, resourcing, and forecasting.
12. Team player who is focused on developing a collaborative work ethic within account teams and is committed to ensuring an excellent work environment.
13. Excellent writing skills—both technical and creative/promotional proficiency.
14. Strong communications and interpersonal skills.

If you know of anyone who has these qualifications and is looking for a challenging career, please email:

Jeanette Jarjoura – Executive Search and Leadership Consultant

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Delivery Lead - Financial Services (Dubai/Riyadh)

Experienced Professional - Management Consulting Full-time Hybrid Dubai, United Arab Emirates

We are an established, globally active management consulting company with offices in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, UK, USA, Singapore, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Australia, Indonesia and India. We are a valued partner to many of the world‘s largest international financial services and insurance firms. We support our clients at all project management stages from the development of strategies and operational frameworks to the technical implementation and handover. Our expertise in business and technology combined with our methodic approach enable us to create sustainable added value for our clients business.

About the job:

• Responsible for assessing and analyzing the issues with the production environment.
• Provide optimized solutions to fix the issues and even automate the fixes.
• Identify potential bottlenecks in a system and propose improvements.
• Support multiple applications and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot production systems and self-learn new tools and technologies as per project requirements.
• Document and share knowledge of developed or maintained solutions.
• Experience with end-to-end project lifecycle and implementation.
• Independent thinker with a problem-solving attitude and strong work ethic.

About you:

• Bachelor's Degree in IT or relevant course.
• At least 10 years of related experience in managing technical delivery team (overall experience of at least 10 years).
• Track record in leading large teams (20+ people) across multiple projects running in parallel.
• Strong experience in the Banking industry (primarily Retail banking; additional experience on Wealth is preferred).
• Experience with communication to senior stakeholders / C-suite.
• Ability to deep-dive into the details of each project and help the team progress.
• Experience in operating and managing AWS environment.
• Ability to travel to Riyadh (at least 50% of the time, i.e. 2 weeks onsite and 2 weeks remote).
• Flexibility to work Sunday to Thursday (based on Saudi Arabia working days).
• Experience using a tool called Sumologic.
• Great excel and PowerPoint skills.

Why us:

• Flexible working hours with part-time working models and hybrid options
• Attractive fringe benefits and salary structures in line with the market
• Modern and central office space with good public transport connections
• Can-do mentality and one-spirit culture
• Varied events and employee initiatives

Your documents to start the process:

• Resume
• Job references
• Qualifications (bachelor/ master diploma, etc.) with certificate of grades
• Motivation letter: Why Synpulse? Why you? Why this function?

Do you approach your tasks with commitment and enjoyment and are you convinced that teamwork achieves better results than working alone? Are you proactive and willing to go the extra mile for your clients? Are you motivated not only to design solutions but also to implement them? As a flexible and goal-oriented person, you will quickly assume entrepreneurial responsibility with us. Do you appreciate the spirit of a growing international company with Swiss roots and a strong corporate culture? Then we look forward to receiving your online application at synpulse.com

About our culture

Our people are our most valuable asset. They drive our growth and anchor our success. They are experts, thought leaders, and trusted partners of our global clients. The Synpulse OneSpirit is reflected in our people and unrivaled culture of collaboration, inclusion, entrepreneurship, and fun. We are good corporate citizen in our communities and we celebrate success together with our Synpulse crypto token.

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Senior Learning & Development Consultant

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Industry: Financial Services / Banking

Type: Full-time | On-site / Hybrid

Seniority: Senior-Level

Why This Role Matters

In a world where the financial industry is transforming faster than ever — with digital disruption, fintech innovation, ESG mandates, and evolving regulatory frameworks — building future-ready talent is not a luxury, it's a necessity.

As a Senior Learning & Development Consultant , you won’t just deliver training. You'll architect transformation. This role is for someone who can blend modern L&D practices with financial sector intelligence , enabling teams to adapt, grow, and thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• L&D Strategy & Execution

  • Design, implement, and evaluate end-to-end L&D frameworks aligned with organizational goals.

  • Introduce future-ready capability models , continuous learning pathways, and agile development approaches.

• Financial Sector-Focused Program Design

  • Build and deploy custom programs for banking, investment, risk, compliance, wealth management, and fintech teams.

  • Integrate technical, behavioral, and leadership learning interventions.

• Modern Tools & Methodologies

  • Drive adoption of digital learning platforms , gamification, blended learning, and microlearning.

  • Evaluate and implement AI-powered coaching, knowledge libraries, and real-time performance support.

• Stakeholder & Needs Analysis

  • Collaborate closely with senior business leaders and HR to identify skill gaps and training needs across the bank.

  • Translate business strategy into learning priorities.

• Measurement & ROI

  • Create metrics-based evaluation tools (Kirkpatrick Levels, ROE, ROI) to ensure L&D impact on performance and organizational growth.

• Mentorship & Culture Building

  • Serve as an internal coach and mentor to junior L&D team members.

  • Promote a culture of learning, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

What You Bring

• 8–12 years of L&D experience with at least 5 years in the financial services/banking environment.

• Proven experience designing high-impact programs for regulated, fast-paced, and high-compliance environments.

• Strong grasp of modern instructional design , adult learning theory, and digital L&D trends.

• Expertise in facilitating programs for middle and senior management , and working with high-potential staff.

• Knowledge of GCC labor markets , cultural nuances, and Emiratization is highly desirable.

• Excellent presentation, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.

• Fluent in English (Arabic is an advantage).

• Relevant certifications such as CIPD L5/L7, ATD, SHRM, or ICF coaching credentials are preferred.

Why Join

• Work alongside visionary leaders and shape how learning drives innovation in the UAE’s financial ecosystem.

• Enjoy a strategic, visible, and high-impact role in a mission-driven institution.

• Be part of an L&D culture that values creativity, bold thinking , and measurable impact.

Ready to Elevate Learning in Finance?

Be the force that shapes how finance professionals think, learn, and lead.

Apply now or share this with someone who fits this mission.

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