Raja Ameur
Dubai
Summary
Manager with 16 years of experience building and nurturing long-term partnerships with financial institutions across the GCC and international markets (Europe and MENA). Recognized for delivering client-centric solutions across multi-asset classes, with a proven ability to advise on risk management, financing, and investment strategies. Demonstrated success in growing market share, deepening client engagement, and fostering revenue growth through strategic relationship management, cross-selling, and consultative advisory.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager
Commercial Bank of Dubai
6 2023 - Current
- Acted as primary relationship manager for GCC-based institutional clients, providing end-to-end advisory across risk management, financing, and investment solutions through CBD platform
- Strengthened long-term partnerships by aligning tailored financial strategies with client objectives and industry dynamics
- Coordinated across trading, structuring, and coverage teams to deliver investment bespoke solutions
Senior Relationship Manager
Azura Middle East
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintained trusted relationships with institutional clients by delivering customized investment strategies and monitoring portfolio performance.
- Acted as key relationship contact, ensuring alignment between client objectives and bank solutions.
- Optimized of the Clients’ financing needs and advisory through thorough screening of Banking offerings with a client-centric approach.
Relationship Manager
Emirates NBD Bank
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Cross-selling initiative: expanded revenue streams by promoting a diverse range of banking products and services to the Bank's clients (Financial institutions).
- Strong client engagement and ability to establish new partnerships to maximise the Bank’s product distribution and increase market share.
Institutional Salesperson
First Abu Dhabi Bank (ex-National Bank of Abu Dhabi)
11.2014 - 07.2017
- Distributed FAB products to Banks, Asset Managers, Pension funds across the MENA region.
- Implemented effective sales strategies to maximize revenue generation.
Relationship Manager
Wells Fargo Asset Management (ex- ECM Management)
02.2012 - 10.2014
- Fund raising for multiple asset Fund strategies
- Conducted road shows across Continental Europe with Fund managers
Institutional Salesperson
Citigroup Inc
12.2009 - 01.2012
- Expanded customer base through targeted prospecting and networking efforts.
- Cross-Selling Citi products and growing revenue
Institutional Sales Analyst
Societe Generale
01.2008 - 10.2009
- Facilitated cross-functional collaborations, working closely with finance, operations, and marketing teams to ensure cohesive strategies and shared goals.
- Developed custom dashboards for management, enabling real-time tracking of critical KPIs without manual intervention required.
Chief Dealer Assistant
Ministry of Finance of France, Agence France Tresor
05.2006 - 09.2006
- Treasury Department: Assisted the repos/borrowings operations using government cash management instruments
- Debt Department: Contributed to answering questions from Parliament
Education
Master of Science - Finance & Strategy
Sciences Po Paris (Grande Ecole Program)
Paris, France07-2008
Exchange Program - Economics
University of Florida
Florida, US08-2007
Skills
- Client Relations
- Advanced Analytics
- Portfolio Management
- Strategic Investment Planning
Languages
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
Certification
- Qidayat Global - Georgetown University : “Women Leadership Program’
- CFA level 2 candidate
Timeline
Senior Relationship Manager
Azura Middle East
01.2022 - 04.2023
Relationship Manager
Emirates NBD Bank
01.2018 - 12.2021
Institutional Salesperson
First Abu Dhabi Bank (ex-National Bank of Abu Dhabi)
11.2014 - 07.2017
Relationship Manager
Wells Fargo Asset Management (ex- ECM Management)
02.2012 - 10.2014
Institutional Salesperson
Citigroup Inc
12.2009 - 01.2012
Institutional Sales Analyst
Societe Generale
01.2008 - 10.2009
Chief Dealer Assistant
Ministry of Finance of France, Agence France Tresor
05.2006 - 09.2006
Senior Manager
Commercial Bank of Dubai
6 2023 - Current
Master of Science - Finance & Strategy
Sciences Po Paris (Grande Ecole Program)
Exchange Program - Economics
University of Florida
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