Senior Vice President - International Private Banking

Job Title: Senior Vice President – International Private Banking (Advisory)

Location: Doha, Qatar

Division: Private Banking / Wealth Management

Reports To: Executive General Manager – Wealth Management

About the Bank

Our client is a leading international financial institution headquartered in Qatar, with a strong presence across key financial centers in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Renowned for its strength, innovation, and client-focused culture, the bank offers world-class private banking and wealth management services to high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients globally.

Role Purpose

The Senior Vice President – International Private Banking will serve as a strategic advisor to the bank’s overseas private banking offices and subsidiaries. Based in Doha, this senior leadership role will focus on enhancing advisory quality, client experience, and business development across international markets.

The incumbent will act as a key subject-matter expert, providing technical, strategic, and compliance guidance to global Relationship Managers and Private Bankers, ensuring consistency with the bank’s overall private banking vision and standards.

Key Responsibilities

Advisory & Relationship Support

• Serve as the principal advisory resource for international Relationship Managers and Private Bankers.
• Provide guidance on complex client portfolios, investment structuring, credit solutions, and international wealth planning.
• Support global teams in delivering comprehensive financial strategies for HNW and UHNW clients.
• Participate in select client meetings to reinforce the bank’s value proposition and ensure advisory excellence.

Business Strategy & Growth

• Collaborate with regional and international private banking leaders to drive growth in client acquisition and AUM.
• Identify cross-border opportunities and foster collaboration between the bank’s global offices.
• Contribute to the design and execution of the global private banking strategy, with an emphasis on sustainable revenue growth and client satisfaction.
• Partner with product and investment teams to expand and refine the bank’s international wealth management offerings.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure that all international private banking activities adhere to regulatory, legal, and internal compliance standards.
• Provide advisory input on complex transactions and client structures to ensure suitability and compliance.
• Promote a strong culture of ethics, governance, and client confidentiality across jurisdictions.

Leadership & Knowledge Sharing

• Mentor and develop international private banking teams, enhancing their advisory and relationship management skills.
• Lead training sessions and workshops on wealth management best practices.
• Act as the key liaison between Doha headquarters and overseas offices for all private banking matters.
• Represent the bank in global forums, strengthening its reputation as a leading international private banking institution.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree or advanced professional certification (CFA, CFP, STEP, or equivalent) preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 15–20 years of experience in private banking, wealth management, or investment advisory.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership or advisory role with exposure to international or cross-border client management.
• Strong understanding of global financial markets , multi-jurisdictional regulations , and complex wealth management structures .
• Proven track record of supporting international business growth and advisory excellence within a private banking environment.

Skills & Competencies:

• Exceptional advisory and leadership skills.
• Deep technical expertise in investments, credit, and estate planning.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication abilities.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align global operations to business objectives.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and cultural awareness.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Arabic or French is an advantage.