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Maher Sleiman

Professional Banker
Dubai

Summary

A Chartered Wealth Manager and a professional Banker with an international work experience of over 15 years in Private Banking, Wealth Management and Business Development across the US and the GCC Region.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
55
55
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

VP- Private Banking

DBS Bank
09.2022 - 12.2024
  • Grow the business through proactive acquisition and retention of HNW/UHNW clients within the Middle East market, mainly GCC
  • Spearheaded strategic initiatives to grow the firm's wealth management business, including identifying new market opportunities and driving revenue growth
  • Built strong networks within industry, opening new avenues for collaboration

Private Banking Director

Emirates Islamic Bank
02.2020 - 09.2022
  • Originated and managed a total Portfolio of around USD 400 million, with annual volume revenue averaging USD 3-5MM
  • Developed loan and Structured deposit relationships across diverse market segments
  • Focus on enhancing existing clients' relationship with the bank and monetizing on their CASA and Fixed Deposits to build their AUMs

Senior Private Banker

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
08.2014 - 12.2019
  • Established commercial and private banking relationships with High-net-worth individuals and businesses delivering credit, investment and banking services
  • Managed $250 million portfolio consisting of cash, credit and investment products
  • Annually, closed $2-3 million new business revenue
  • Lead a team of 5 employees across Al Ain, Dubai and Northern Emirates and ADIB UK to establish a strategic long-term business plan

Senior Relationship Manager

Standard Chartered Bank
01.2014 - 07.2014
  • Managed a book of 30 clients across Qatar with a portfolio size of USD 100 million
  • Due to closing their Priority & Private banking office in Qatar, I accepted an offer with ADIB in UAE, which was a personal long-term goal

Relationship Manager

Barwa Bank
03.2011 - 06.2013


  • Lead a team of 5 employees covering Sales, Operations, Credit and Coverage part of the business
  • Pivotal role in the development of the new West Bay and Prestige Branches in Doha by identifying marketing prospects
  • Built and maintained relationships with new and existing clients while providing high level of expertise.

Relationship Manager

Bank of America Merrill Lynch
10.2008 - 01.2011
  • Lead a team of 4 people attaining a minimum of 95% target to goal on a quarterly basis
  • Develop and oversee relationships with high-net worth clientele in the West Valley, focused principally on the West Region of the United States
  • Increased Business productivity by 73% in 2010 by targeting self-employed clients and Bank of America subsidiaries
  • Achieved an average of 120 % goal to target (Top 10 in the Franchise)
  • Outstanding performance award with Bank of America Jan 2009-Sept 2010 (Top 5 Sales to Target Performance)

Sales Manager

Verizon Wireless
02.2006 - 10.2008
  • Top 5 Sales to Target Performance with Verizon Wireless June 2006-July 2008 (Southwest Region)
  • Achieved lowest churn rate for 3 consecutive quarters (March 2006-Dec 2006)
  • Named as a 'Data Champ' twice between 2006-2008 for exceeding the Data Target by 300%
  • Awarded the 'Retail to Business' title in 2008 after closing 70-100 new lines of business

Education

Master of Science - International Business

Georgetown University
Washington DC, USA
01.2015 - 01.2017

MBA - Business Administration

ESADE Business School
Barcelona, Spain
04.2001 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ
04.2005 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

American University of Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon
01.2002 - 01.2005

Executive Education - Organizational Leadership

Harvard Business School
USA
04.2001 - 12.2020

Executive Education - AI in Finance And Open Banking

Said Business School-University of Oxford
UK
01.2022 - 03.2022

Level 3 Certificate - Wealth &Investment Management

Chartered Institute For Securities And Investments
UK
12-2020

High School Diploma - Sociology & Economics

International School of Choueifat
Beirut, Lebanon
08.2014 - 12.2019

Lebanese Baccalaureate - Sociology & Economics

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Sports, Music, Travel

Hobbies: Sports, Music, Travel

Timeline

VP- Private Banking

DBS Bank
09.2022 - 12.2024

Executive Education - AI in Finance And Open Banking

Said Business School-University of Oxford
01.2022 - 03.2022

Private Banking Director

Emirates Islamic Bank
02.2020 - 09.2022

Master of Science - International Business

Georgetown University
01.2015 - 01.2017

Senior Private Banker

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
08.2014 - 12.2019

High School Diploma - Sociology & Economics

International School of Choueifat
08.2014 - 12.2019

Senior Relationship Manager

Standard Chartered Bank
01.2014 - 07.2014

Relationship Manager

Barwa Bank
03.2011 - 06.2013

Relationship Manager

Bank of America Merrill Lynch
10.2008 - 01.2011

Sales Manager

Verizon Wireless
02.2006 - 10.2008

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Arizona State University
04.2005 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

American University of Beirut
01.2002 - 01.2005

MBA - Business Administration

ESADE Business School
04.2001 - 05.2024

Executive Education - Organizational Leadership

Harvard Business School
04.2001 - 12.2020

Lebanese Baccalaureate - Sociology & Economics

Level 3 Certificate - Wealth &Investment Management

Chartered Institute For Securities And Investments
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