About This Role
Senior Private Banker – Middle East Coverage
As a senior private banker, you will be responsible for acquiring, advising, and growing ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) and high-net-worth (HNW) clients from the Middle East. Based in Dubai , you will serve as a trusted advisor to wealthy families, entrepreneurs, royals, and family offices, delivering holistic wealth management solutions while ensuring long-term relationship value. At ED/MD level, you are expected to lead business origination, mentor junior bankers, and represent the Middle East market within the firm’s senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities Client Acquisition & Relationship Management
- Build and manage a portfolio of UHNW/HNW clients and family offices from the Middle East.
- Act as a trusted advisor, providing bespoke wealth management, investment, lending, and wealth planning solutions.
- Develop deep, multi-generational relationships with client families.
Wealth & Investment Advisory
- Deliver tailored portfolio strategies, discretionary mandates, and alternative investment opportunities.
- Provide guidance on succession planning, tax and estate structuring (in partnership with specialists).
- Coordinate cross-border solutions, leveraging Dubai as a premier hub for Middle East wealth and global connectivity.
Business Growth & Leadership
- Drive revenue growth and profitability in the Middle East private banking business.
- Lead origination initiatives, represent the Middle East in senior management forums, and contribute to overall strategy.
- Mentor and develop junior relationship managers and assistants.
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to UAE, local, and international regulatory standards (including DFSA/CBUAE where applicable).
- Maintain the highest standards of risk management, ethics, and fiduciary duty.
- Act as a senior escalation point for client or compliance matters.
Qualifications & Experience
- 12–15+ years of experience in private banking/wealth management with a focus on Middle East clients.
- Proven track record of business origination and management of UHNW/HNW client portfolios.
- In-depth understanding of wealth management products, investment solutions, and family governance structures.
- Excellent cross-cultural communication and relationship skills.
- Fluency in Arabic and English; French or other regional languages a plus.
If you are interested in discussing this position in more detail please reach out to Luke Ottley (luke.ottley@ateca.co.uk) to arrange a call.
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