Relationship Manager
Job Description
Our client is seeking a Relationship Manager to support the growth of its corporate banking business from its DIFC?based platform. The role focuses on developing corporate client relationships, structuring trade finance transactions, and contributing to overall revenue growth across key international corridors.
* 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
Responsibilities Duties:
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