Director - Private Banking NRI
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Job Description and Requirements
Director - Private Banking NRIJob Snapshot
Role: Director - Private Banking NRI
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Banking
Function: Account Management-Non-Commissioned
Experience: Minimum 10 years in private banking, including 5 years in NRI banking
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Director - Private Banking NRI in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a senior Banking opportunity focused on Non-Resident Indian private banking, high-net-worth client relationship management, ultra-high-net-worth portfolio growth, wealth management solutions, cross-border banking, business development, and team leadership. The role supports First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) by expanding the NRI private banking client base, strengthening long-term client relationships, driving revenue growth, and delivering tailored financial solutions for sophisticated clients in the UAE and global markets.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking
Function: Account Management-Non-Commissioned
Salary: 60000-85000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please
confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Director - Private Banking NRI will lead relationship growth and strategic client coverage within the Non-Resident Indian private banking segment. This position requires deep knowledge of NRI banking regulations, private wealth products, international banking laws, investment strategies, portfolio reviews, and client acquisition. The role combines senior relationship management, business planning, market analysis, team leadership, compliance discipline, and high-level client engagement to deliver exceptional banking experiences for HNWI and UHNWI clients.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and execute strategic plans to expand the NRI private banking client base across the UAE and international markets.
* Manage and grow relationships with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth NRI clients.
* Provide tailored financial solutions based on client goals, risk appetite, liquidity needs, investment preferences, and cross-border requirements.
* Lead a team of relationship managers and support them in achieving business targets, client acquisition goals, and service quality standards.
* Drive business development through referrals, client networking, market intelligence, international outreach, and relationship-led acquisition.
* Identify cross-selling opportunities across the group and promote collaboration with internal departments and global offices.
* Analyse market trends, client behaviour, competitor activity, and segment needs to support innovative product and service development.
* Conduct regular portfolio reviews and risk assessments for clients, recommending suitable investment and wealth management strategies.
* Ensure compliance with UAE and international banking regulations, especially requirements related to NRI banking and cross-border wealth services.
* Organize and participate in senior client meetings, private banking events, networking sessions, and business development activities.
* Maintain strong relationships with key clients by delivering responsive service, proactive communication, and trusted financial guidance.
* Collaborate with investment, product, risk, compliance, operations, and client service teams to improve client experience and execution quality.
* Monitor geopolitical, economic, regulatory, and market developments affecting the NRI segment and adjust client strategies where required.
* Support revenue growth through portfolio deepening, new client acquisition, relationship expansion, and disciplined opportunity management.
* Use CRM systems and financial modelling tools to manage client pipelines, track relationship activity, and support decision-making.
* Promote a client-first culture within the team while maintaining strong risk awareness, governance, confidentiality, and professional standards.
* Represent the bank professionally during local and international client meetings, business trips, and market engagement activities.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline from a reputable university.
* MBA or relevant advanced degree is preferred.
* Minimum 10 years of experience in private banking.
* At least 5 years of experience specifically in NRI banking.
* Proven track record of managing and growing HNWI and UHNWI client portfolios.
* Strong knowledge of NRI banking regulations, wealth management products, investment solutions, and cross-border banking requirements.
* Deep understanding of the UAE financial market and international banking laws.
* Strong business development ability with experience acquiring, retaining, and expanding private banking relationships.
* Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage sophisticated clients, family offices, entrepreneurs, and senior decision makers.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound financial decisions.
* Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to guide, motivate, and develop a team of banking professionals.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills in English.
* Proficiency in financial modelling tools, CRM software, and client portfolio management systems.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing client priorities, markets, and regulations.
* Willingness to travel internationally for client meetings, events, and business development.
Skills Set
* NRI private banking
* Private banking relationship management
* High-net-worth clients
* Ultra-high-net-worth clients
* Wealth management
* Client acquisition
* Portfolio growth
* Business development
* Cross-border banking
* Investment strategy
* Portfolio reviews
* Risk assessment
* Financial planning
* UAE financial market
* International banking laws
* NRI banking regulations
* Client segmentation
* Cross-selling
* Revenue growth
* Relationship manager leadership
* Team management
* Client events
* International client meetings
* Market trend analysis
* Geopolitical awareness
* Economic analysis
* Financial modelling
* CRM software
* Product collaboration
* Compliance awareness
* Negotiation
* Client service excellence
Why Join Us
This opportunity is ideal for a senior private banking leader who wants to grow the NRI wealth segment within Abu Dhabi’s Banking sector. The role offers exposure to high-value client relationships, international banking opportunities, sophisticated wealth solutions, cross-border advisory needs, leadership responsibility, and strategic business growth within one of the UAE’s most respected financial institutions. It is a strong fit for someone who can combine commercial ambition, client trust, market knowledge, and disciplined governance to build long-term private banking success.
About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is one of the UAE’s largest and safest financial institutions, offering retail banking, corporate banking, private banking, investment banking, global markets, asset management, and digital financial services. In Abu Dhabi, FAB supports clients through strong local expertise, international reach, responsible governance, and relationship-led banking solutions designed to create lasting value for customers, employees, shareholders, and communities.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Director - Private Banking NRI will lead relationship growth and strategic client coverage within the Non-Resident Indian private banking segment. This position requires deep knowledge of NRI banking regulations, private wealth products, international banking laws, investment strategies, portfolio reviews, and client acquisition. The role combines senior relationship management, business planning, market analysis, team leadership, compliance discipline, and high-level client engagement to deliver exceptional banking experiences for HNWI and UHNWI clients.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and execute strategic plans to expand the NRI private banking client base across the UAE and international markets.
* Manage and grow relationships with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth NRI clients.
* Provide tailored financial solutions based on client goals, risk appetite, liquidity needs, investment preferences, and cross-border requirements.
* Lead a team of relationship managers and support them in achieving business targets, client acquisition goals, and service quality standards.
* Drive business development through referrals, client networking, market intelligence, international outreach, and relationship-led acquisition.
* Identify cross-selling opportunities across the group and promote collaboration with internal departments and global offices.
* Analyse market trends, client behaviour, competitor activity, and segment needs to support innovative product and service development.
* Conduct regular portfolio reviews and risk assessments for clients, recommending suitable investment and wealth management strategies.
* Ensure compliance with UAE and international banking regulations, especially requirements related to NRI banking and cross-border wealth services.
* Organize and participate in senior client meetings, private banking events, networking sessions, and business development activities.
* Maintain strong relationships with key clients by delivering responsive service, proactive communication, and trusted financial guidance.
* Collaborate with investment, product, risk, compliance, operations, and client service teams to improve client experience and execution quality.
* Monitor geopolitical, economic, regulatory, and market developments affecting the NRI segment and adjust client strategies where required.
* Support revenue growth through portfolio deepening, new client acquisition, relationship expansion, and disciplined opportunity management.
* Use CRM systems and financial modelling tools to manage client pipelines, track relationship activity, and support decision-making.
* Promote a client-first culture within the team while maintaining strong risk awareness, governance, confidentiality, and professional standards.
* Represent the bank professionally during local and international client meetings, business trips, and market engagement activities.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline from a reputable university.
* MBA or relevant advanced degree is preferred.
* Minimum 10 years of experience in private banking.
* At least 5 years of experience specifically in NRI banking.
* Proven track record of managing and growing HNWI and UHNWI client portfolios.
* Strong knowledge of NRI banking regulations, wealth management products, investment solutions, and cross-border banking requirements.
* Deep understanding of the UAE financial market and international banking laws.
* Strong business development ability with experience acquiring, retaining, and expanding private banking relationships.
* Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage sophisticated clients, family offices, entrepreneurs, and senior decision makers.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound financial decisions.
* Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to guide, motivate, and develop a team of banking professionals.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills in English.
* Proficiency in financial modelling tools, CRM software, and client portfolio management systems.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing client priorities, markets, and regulations.
* Willingness to travel internationally for client meetings, events, and business development.
Skills Set
* NRI private banking
* Private banking relationship management
* High-net-worth clients
* Ultra-high-net-worth clients
* Wealth management
* Client acquisition
* Portfolio growth
* Business development
* Cross-border banking
* Investment strategy
* Portfolio reviews
* Risk assessment
* Financial planning
* UAE financial market
* International banking laws
* NRI banking regulations
* Client segmentation
* Cross-selling
* Revenue growth
* Relationship manager leadership
* Team management
* Client events
* International client meetings
* Market trend analysis
* Geopolitical awareness
* Economic analysis
* Financial modelling
* CRM software
* Product collaboration
* Compliance awareness
* Negotiation
* Client service excellence
Why Join Us
This opportunity is ideal for a senior private banking leader who wants to grow the NRI wealth segment within Abu Dhabi’s Banking sector. The role offers exposure to high-value client relationships, international banking opportunities, sophisticated wealth solutions, cross-border advisory needs, leadership responsibility, and strategic business growth within one of the UAE’s most respected financial institutions. It is a strong fit for someone who can combine commercial ambition, client trust, market knowledge, and disciplined governance to build long-term private banking success.
About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is one of the UAE’s largest and safest financial institutions, offering retail banking, corporate banking, private banking, investment banking, global markets, asset management, and digital financial services. In Abu Dhabi, FAB supports clients through strong local expertise, international reach, responsible governance, and relationship-led banking solutions designed to create lasting value for customers, employees, shareholders, and communities.
