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Furthermore, develops the private client side of FAB’s key strategic clients’ segment [e.g. Directors of Multinational as well as UAE / GCC / Sub-Continent diasporas-based Cos].\nProvides advice & ultra-high level of solutions & service 24/7 - 365 days of the year regardless of being in the office, on vacation and / or on an international business trip.\nAssesses prospects with the aim of converting to clients by a full vetting / due diligence process addressing issues connect with PEPs. OFAC, AML and including KYC to international standards.\nAssesses financial needs, risk tolerances/appetite, & develops optimal investment solutions.\nEnsure, clients’ relationships are monitored & maintained [Completes & updates all reports which includes e.g. KYC, regular Call Reports, Leverage/Lending related issues, interest charges paid on time, maturities, etc].\nEnsures that clients’ portfolios are regularly screened for proper diversification; unless client specifically requests this not to be the case.\nParticipates in product development / marketing if & when required.\nMaintains MIS portion relating to the individual.\nCross sells / promotes all Investment Banking, FABS, GAM, ADNIF, etc.\nPromotes PB’s Open Architecture solutions on a case-by-case basis to serve the clients’ best needs & requirements.\nManage the respective PB UAE office [End to End] for administrative purposes in the absence of the respective business heads on a rotational basis as & when required.\nManages on a partial basis (time needs) basis RMs support staff in respective PBU office / liaising with Middle office, Back offices, RMD, ACD etc.\nAll other tasks as reasonably & unreasonably requested.\nREQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS\nJob Knowledge\nA detailed knowledge of FAB policies, procedures and processes including anti-money laundering requirements, OFAC, and ‘know your customer’ requirements in relation to the International Private Banking market.\nAn in-depth knowledge base of the trilogy of Private Banking disciplines i.e. Banking, Investment/Portfolio Management & Fiduciary [Wealth protection via offshore trusts, companies & foundations].\nHave a solid understanding of varied offshore jurisdictions. [e.g. Switzerland, UK, US, Jersey, Cayman Islands, BVI & free zones domiciled in the UAE / GCC].\nAn in-depth knowledge of all retail, corporate, treasury-based investment banking products [vanilla & derivatives] both within Private Banking and across other banking divisions.\nAbility to closely follow the financial markets and use the broad knowledge of various investment vehicles to provide holistic advice to clients.\nAn extensive knowledge of the local & offshore marketplace and opportunities to grow profitable business.\nAn excellent knowledge and understanding of best practice relationship management, business development and marketing techniques in international private banking.\nHave a substantial knowledge of Corporate Banking which is an offshoot/ancillary discipline within the Private Banking portfolio.\nProfessional & Technical Skills\nExcellent written & spoken English.\nThe ability to work independently, develop professional long-term relationship and establish an extensive network of potential and actual individual and corporate high net worth clients.\nAbility to build excellent relationships with a HNW client base by providing excellent service in order to obtain business referrals.\nConverts prospects into clients.\nOpportunity spotting - have the skills to identify, explore & transact new market segments & develop the business to widen the private bank’s portfolio of offering.\nAbility to identify new market segments and develop that business to widen the Bank’s portfolio offering and increase profitable revenues.\nThe ability to ensure that client portfolios have required diversification in investments to meet each client’s present and future needs.\nAn ability to work with integrity when assessing each client’s financial needs to ensure the correct investment solution is being recommended.\nAbility to participate in product development & the ability to market/transact these.\nAbility to think & mastermind “Out of Box” bespoke solutions 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