Business Manager - Emerging Markets - Middle East

About the role

The Business Manager supports the Middle East leadership team by turning strategic priorities into disciplined execution. Acting as a trusted partner to the Sub-Region Head and Team Heads, the role connects business performance, governance, risk management, management information and change delivery, with exposure to senior stakeholders and coordination across Coverage, Investment Management, Finance, Risk, Compliance, Products, Operations and other functions.

Key responsibilities

• Support management and governance: act as key contact for the Middle East Market and Sub-Regional Head, coordinate regional management rhythms, prepare updates and presentations, and maintain ownership and escalation paths for key actions.
• Monitor business performance and financials: track revenues, Net New Assets, Net New Loans, client acquisition and assets under management against plan and forecast, support revenue attribution, forecasting and variance analysis, and coordinate book reviews and commercial initiatives.
• Drive sales and client development: maintain a consistent sales rhythm, manage pipelines and prospects, follow up on client leads and referrals, and use client analytics to spot opportunities.
• Connect products and platforms: link Coverage teams with Investment Management and Products, coordinate product launches and client-facing materials, and flag platform and training needs.
• Integrate risk, controls and operations: embed risk and control considerations in planning, support audits and remediation, escalate blockers, support Market Purity governance, and support client onboarding, KYC and business-control priorities.
• Lead change and strategic initiatives: run cross-functional projects from definition to implementation, simplify processes and reporting, and foster collaboration across onshore and offshore locations.

Required profile

• Master's degree.
• At least five years of experience in business management or a comparable function in Wealth Management or Private Banking; experience supporting Middle East markets is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of Wealth Management or Private Banking.
• Fluent written and spoken English; French and/or Arabic is an advantage.

Required skills

• Proven ability to deliver complex, cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to improve productivity and workflows responsibly.

What we offer

• Well-being and mental health support.
• Physical health support and a workplace that helps you thrive.
• A socially connected, inclusive culture.
• Financial support to meet personal financial goals during your career and beyond.