Company Description
RAKBANK, also known as the National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah, is a Public Joint Stock Company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It was founded in 1976 and is one of the oldest banks in the UAE. The Bank operates within retail and corporate banking, offering a range of services including personal and business banking, credit cards, loans, investment services, and wealth management.
In the recent years, the Bank has achieved significant milestones which includes being named as one of the world's best banks by Forbes ME (2022) and was awarded UAE's SME Bank of the year by the Asian Banking and Finance Awards. The Bank has been successful in achieving the highest profitability and lowest cost of risk since 2015. It has also seen significant growth in its acquiring business, card spending, and business loans.
Being on a transformational journey, in partnership with Honeywell, RAKBANK has also taken steps towards sustainability by reducing its overall energy consumption.
We are a diverse team comprising of over 3,000 employees from across 58 countries. We make conscious efforts to build talented and diversified teams and encourage people to develop their full potential. We are committed to providing a working environment that promotes work-life balance, career development, recognition and security for the future.
In line with our strategy, a major part of our transformation journey is to future proof our bank and establish ourselves as a ‘Digital bank with human touch’, for our customers.
So join us in co-creating the future of RAKBANK!
Job Description
Job Overview
We are seeking a results-driven professional to manage and grow the Trade & Working Capital portfolio of the bank while maintaining adherence to our policies, ethics, and code of conduct. This role requires strong relationship management skills, financial expertise, and strategic thinking to drive portfolio growth, profitability, and service excellence.
What You Will Be Doing
Client Relationship Management: Manage and grow SME relationships while serving as the primary contact for a portfolio of clients. Understand their business models and financial needs to provide tailored banking solutions.
Portfolio Growth & Cross-Selling: Identify and leverage opportunities to cross-sell SME banking products, including POS Lending, Asset-Backed Lending, Supply Chain Finance, and Cash Management Solutions to drive revenue growth.
Credit & Risk Management: Prepare and present credit proposals, conducting thorough financial analysis and risk assessment. Monitor portfolio health and implement proactive risk mitigation strategies.
Client Servicing & Issue Resolution: Work with internal teams (Credit, Operations, Compliance) to ensure smooth transaction execution and superior service. Address client concerns promptly and effectively.
Market & Industry Insight: Stay updated on SME industry trends, regulatory updates, and market developments to advise clients and identify business opportunities.
What You Should Have
Strong knowledge of relevant policies, practices, and procedures within the banking industry.
Proven credit analysis and client management expertise.
Familiarity with local/international accounting standards and regulatory frameworks.
Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
High level of business ethics and professional conduct.
Qualifications
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a strategic, client-focused professional with expertise in portfolio growth, credit management, and relationship development. If you are highly analytical, proactive, and eager to drive financial success, we’d love to hear from you
- Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. Additional certifications in Credit, Risk, or Banking are a plus.
Minimum Experience: At least 5 years of experience in banking or financial services, with a focus on relationship management, corporate banking, or SME finance.
Additional Information
What’s In It For You:
- Pay for performance culture (Competitive and performance-linked compensation)
- Provision of medical care plan for your family and you
- Comprehensive Life insurance plan
- Diverse workforce and inclusive culture
- Career development and growth opportunities by design
- Work with the best minds in the field
- Get opportunities to bring your whole-self to the organization and perform to your best
