Relationship Manager – Commercial Real Estate (Emiratisation)

About the role

Rakbank is committed to developing Emirati talent and supporting the UAE's Emiratization vision. We are seeking customer‑focused UAE Nationals to join our team as a Relationship Manager – Commercial Real Estate & Secure Lending.

Key responsibilities

• Grow and manage the Commercial Real Estate portfolio by achieving asset growth, revenue, fee income, and cross‑sell targets.
• Identify, originate, and execute new lending opportunities with a focus on high‑value commercial real estate clients and strategic relationships.
• Prepare and review credit proposals, transaction structures, renewals, amendments, and other credit‑related documentation.
• Coordinate end‑to‑end deal execution including due diligence, approvals and disbursement.
• Partner with Risk, Credit, Legal, Compliance, Operations and Treasury teams.
• Monitor portfolio performance, covenant compliance and asset quality.
• Deliver exceptional client service and proactive relationship management.
• Ensure adherence to AML, KYC and regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Strong relationship management and business development capabilities.
• Advanced understanding of commercial real estate financing, credit structuring and financial analysis.
• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of UAE banking regulations, AML and KYC requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce or related discipline.
• MBA, CA or CFA is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Commercial Real Estate, Business Banking or Corporate Banking.
• Proven track record in originating and managing CRE lending transactions.
• This position is exclusively open to UAE Nationals.