Relationship Manager, Real Estate Finance

Our client, a prestigious international bank in London, are seeking a results-driven Relationship Manager to spearhead the growth of its Private Banking portfolio in the UK, with a specific focus on property loans and deposits. The role will be the primary driver for acquiring New-to-Bank (NTB) High Net Worth (HNW) clients with sizeable investable assets. Expertise in acquisition and coverage of clients with a strong MENA and GCC nexus is essential.Main responsibilities will include;Business Development and NTB Acquisition (Primary Focus)• Target Acquisition: Identify and source NTB opportunities within the Levant region (specifically Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, UAE and KSA) to expand the client base in line with the strategic plan.• Hospitality Sector Focus: Proactively identify and secure new lending opportunities for hotel assets within the UK for MENA-based investors.• Syndicated Lending: Explore and develop opportunities for syndicated lending by collaborating with other MENA-focused financial institutions and banks based in London.• Strategy Implementation: Develop and execute commercial goals and business development strategies as approved by the Country Manager.• External Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the Bank at industry events and networking forums to build a high-quality referral pipeline among MENA HNW/UHNW communities.Relationship Management and Retention (Secondary Focus)• Portfolio Management: Manage and grow existing client relationships, focusing on risk ..... full job details .....