Global Banking Relationship Manager

Overview

Role Objective

Banking Infrastructure

• Open corporate bank accounts for Group companies across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage the full account opening lifecycle, from initial engagement with financial institutions through account activation.
• Build and maintain a database of banking partners.
• Assess and select banking solutions tailored to different business activities and industries.
• Support the onboarding of new banking partners and payment service providers.

Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with banks and financial institutions.
• Organize meetings, negotiations, and business reviews with banking partners.
• Escalate and resolve complex banking-related issues.
• Negotiate preferential banking terms, pricing, service levels, and transaction limits.
• Maintain regular communication with banks across multiple jurisdictions.

Compliance & Kyc

• Coordinate KYC, AML, and Due Diligence procedures.
• Prepare, maintain, and update corporate documentation required by banks.
• Ensure the accuracy and relevance of banking profiles for all Group entities.
• Manage requests related to Source of Funds and Source of Wealth.
• Liaise with internal and external compliance, legal, and regulatory advisors.

Operational Support

• Monitor account opening, maintenance, and closure processes.
• Track payment execution and banking operations.
• Coordinate with finance and accounting teams across the Group.
• Resolve account restrictions, transaction delays, and additional compliance requests.
• Ensure adherence to internal banking and compliance procedures.

Market Intelligence & Development

• Monitor developments in the international banking sector.
• Identify new banking solutions in current and target jurisdictions.
• Analyze new markets, jurisdictions, and financial infrastructure opportunities.
• Develop recommendations to optimize the Group’s banking structure.
• Prepare management reports and strategic banking reviews.

Geographic Scope

Mandatory Experience

• 3 years of experience in corporate banking, international banking, treasury, banking advisory, or related financial services.
• Proven experience opening and managing corporate bank accounts.
• Hands-on experience with KYC, AML, and Due Diligence processes.
• Experience working with international banks and financial institutions.
• Understanding of international corporate structures and cross-border business operations.
• Experience working with UAE-based banks.
• Experience supporting international payment flows.
• Experience working with payment institutions, EMIs, and PSPs.
• Experience supporting international holding or group structures.
• Established network within the banking and financial services sector.

Skills

• Native language - Russian.
• English proficiency at Upper-Intermediate level or higher.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of independence and ownership.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Degree in the relevant field.

Key Performance Indicators (Kpis)

• Number of successfully opened corporate bank accounts.
• Average account opening lead time.
• KYC and compliance approval success rate.
• Number of onboarded banking and payment partners.
• Reduction in operational issues, restrictions, and account-related incidents.
• Banking fee and cost optimization achievements.
• Internal stakeholder satisfaction level.
• The ideal candidate:
• Speaks the language of banks and financial institutions.
• Understands international compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Can independently drive projects from initiation to completion.
• Enjoys building international banking infrastructure from the ground up.
• Is ready to take ownership of the banking function within a growing international group of companies.