Director Private Clients

At SITAR INVESTMENT AND TRADING FZCO, we do more than manage investments—we curate relationships, craft bespoke solutions, and help our clients achieve their personal and financial ambitions. We are seeking a Director Private Clients to lead this mission in Dubai. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a seasoned professional to shape and elevate the experience of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients while leading a high-performing team.

Role Overview

As Director Private Clients, you will be the strategic driver of client engagement, responsible for managing elite relationships, overseeing bespoke investment and trading solutions, and influencing the long-term growth of SITAR’s private client services. You will combine vision, leadership, and market insight to deliver a world-class client experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Client Leadership & Advisory

• Act as the primary advisor to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, offering personalized investment, trading, and wealth strategies.
• Develop and maintain deep, trusted relationships with clients, understanding their unique objectives, risk preferences, and lifestyle aspirations.
• Provide proactive advice on portfolio diversification, market trends, and emerging opportunities.

2. Strategic Growth & Business Development

• Identify new business opportunities within existing and prospective client portfolios.
• Drive client retention and expansion strategies through innovative and tailored solutions.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to define and implement strategic goals for the private client division.

3. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of client relationship managers to deliver exceptional service and results.
• Establish performance standards, provide coaching, and foster a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Promote continuous learning, ensuring the team stays ahead of industry trends and best practices.

4. Market Insight & Competitive Positioning

• Monitor UAE and international financial markets, investment opportunities, and regulatory changes.
• Provide actionable insights to clients and internal teams to maintain a competitive edge.
• Represent SITAR at industry events, conferences, and exclusive networking forums.

5. Operational Excellence

• Collaborate with trading, compliance, operations, and finance teams to ensure seamless execution of client strategies.
• Implement processes and standards that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and client satisfaction.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience managing private clients at a senior level, ideally in investment, trading, or wealth management.
• Exceptional leadership skills with experience building and guiding high-performing teams.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate market shifts and develop client-focused solutions.
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills; ability to build trust quickly.
• Deep knowledge of UAE markets, regulations, and the expectations of high-value clients.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field; advanced certifications such as CFA, CIMA, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Multilingual abilities are an advantage.

Why SITAR INVESTMENT AND TRADING FZCO?

• Work directly with a select international clientele with high-value portfolios.
• Lead a strategic division that shapes the future of private client services in Dubai.
• Competitive remuneration package, including performance-based incentives and benefits.
• Opportunity to influence company strategy, client experience, and market presence.
• Dynamic, collaborative, and innovative work environment where your expertise is valued.

Pay: AED44,500.00 - AED45,600.00 per month

Work Location: In person