Relationship Manager - Corporates

About This Role

• Join an international banking platform with global coverage.
• Direct reporting line into senior leadership.

About Our Client Our client is an established international banking group with a growing presence in the UAE. Operating through a DIFC‑based branch, the business focuses on corporate banking, trade finance, and cross‑border transactions, servicing clients across the GCC, Asia, and Africa.

Job Description As a Relationship Manager, you will play a central role in originating and managing corporate client relationships, with a strong focus on trade finance and structured lending solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and managing relationships with corporate clients, including multinational and trade‑focused businesses
• Marketing and cross‑selling a range of corporate banking products, with a core focus on trade finance
• Structuring lending facilities in line with the bank's risk appetite
• Supporting credit discussions and contributing to building a profitable risk asset portfolio
• Monitoring client activity, utilisation of facilities, and identifying cross‑sell opportunities
• Conducting KYC, due diligence, and maintaining regulatory compliance standards
• Liaising with internal stakeholders across treasury, credit, and international teams to support deal execution
• Actively networking and generating new business opportunities through market engagement
• Keeping abreast of market trends and competitor activity

The Successful Applicant

• Experience within corporate banking / relationship management, ideally with exposure to international trade clients
• Strong knowledge of trade finance products and structures
• Understanding of credit processes, structuring, and risk assessment
• Proven ability to build and manage client relationships and originate business
• Strong communication, presentation, and client‑facing skills
• A proactive, self‑starter mindset with the ability to work independently in a lean team environment
• Experience covering clients across GCC, Asia, or Africa is advantageous
• Fluency in English is essential; Arabic is a plus
• Degree‑educated; relevant trade finance or credit qualifications are beneficial

What's on Offer

• Direct reporting line into senior leadership, offering strong ownership and autonomy
• Opportunity to play a key role in growing a DIFC‑based branch within an expanding international network

Contact: Zaynah Aboobaker Quote job ref: JN-052026-7011998