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
UK12-2020
High School Diploma - Sociology & Economics
International School of Choueifat
Beirut, Lebanon 08.2014 - 12.2019
Lebanese Baccalaureate - Sociology & Economics
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Team Management
Strategic Business Development
Digital Banking
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