Commercial Bank of Dubai
Assistant Relationship Manager – Corporate Banking
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 30/04/2026
Job overview
Date posted
16/03/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
30/04/2026
Job description
The Assistant Relationship Manager in CBD’s Corporate Banking team is responsible for managing and growing an assigned portfolio of corporate clients, supporting senior relationship managers, and contributing to the bank’s business development initiatives. This role combines relationship management, credit structuring, and market insight to deliver high-quality client service and business growth.
Required skills
Corporate banking relationship management
Portfolio management and business growth
Credit analysis and structuring
Financial statement review and risk assessment
Cross-selling banking products and treasury solutions
Client engagement and account planning
Local market knowledge and business development
Regulatory compliance and internal audit adherence
Communication and stakeholder management
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Key responsibilities
- Manage and maintain an assigned portfolio of corporate clients to retain and grow banking relationships.
- Support Relationship Managers in daily client activities and account management.
- Identify, solicit, and acquire new corporate clients in line with approved strategies for assets, liabilities, trade, and treasury sales.
- Structure credit lines in accordance with the Bank’s underwriting standards and risk targets.
- Conduct regular client visits for monitoring and business generation.
- Coordinate with Client Service Team to cross-sell additional products and services to corporate clients.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of credit administration, annual reviews, and monitoring of financials and covenants.
- Comply with internal audit requirements and maintain high standards of process uniformity.
- Develop a network of local contacts within the business and financial community to identify growth opportunities.
- Contribute to corporate business strategy planning and market analysis.
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business Management, or equivalent.
- Professional qualifications such as CA or CFA are advantageous.
- 3–5 years of corporate banking experience with at least 2 years in the UAE.
- Exposure to one or more emerging markets is preferred.
- Strong client relationship and portfolio management skills.
- Proficiency in credit analysis, structuring, and financial assessment.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of UAE banking regulations and corporate finance practices.
- Ability to identify business opportunities and contribute to strategic planning.