Senior Bank Manager / Managing Director Estithmar Holding

We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Bank Manager or Managing Director with a minimum of 20 years of executive-level experience in international banking institutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong corporate profile, deep expertise across banking hierarchies, operational schemes, governance frameworks, and hands-on leadership in launching or scaling new banking brands.

The role requires a strategic thinker with strong business development capabilities, exceptional client relationship leadership, and proven experience in the GCC banking sector. Candidates who have been part of the founding or pioneer teams in establishing a new bank will be given strong preference.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Leadership & Strategic Direction

• Lead overall banking operations, strategy, and executive initiatives to drive sustainable business growth.
• Develop and execute long-term strategic plans aligned with the bank’s vision, market opportunities, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide strong leadership across corporate banking, retail banking, treasury, operations, and risk teams.

Business Development & Growth Management

• Drive business expansion by identifying new market opportunities and building high-value client portfolios.
• Oversee corporate partnerships, strategic alliances, and high-level negotiations.
• Guide revenue generation, product development, and expansion into new financial segments.

Client Relationship & Market Positioning

• Maintain and enhance relationships with VIP clients, institutional partners, regulators, and corporate entities.
• Promote the bank’s brand, credibility, and market presence across the GCC region.
• Oversee corporate banking relationships, ensuring service excellence and client retention.

Bank Creation, Setup & Launch Experience

• Provide expert leadership in establishing new banks, including licensing, regulatory approvals, operational setup, and market entry.
• Work closely with founders, regulators, and key stakeholders during the launch phase.
• Design organizational structures, reporting lines, and operational frameworks for new banking entities.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Oversight

• Ensure adherence to GCC banking regulations, international standards, corporate governance, AML, and risk frameworks.
• Oversee internal controls, audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Advise senior leadership and the board on market risks, trends, and compliance initiatives.

Operational Excellence & Organizational Leadership

• Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring operational efficiency and high-performance culture.
• Implement best practices in banking operations, customer experience, digital transformation, and corporate governance.
• Mentor senior managers and ensure leadership succession planning.