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Subhra Prakash Deb

Private Banking I Wealth I Asset Management
Abu Dhabi

Summary

Accomplished Executive Business Leader with a proven track record over two decades, enhancing investment & insurance business and grow client relationship through expert portfolio management and collaborative leadership. Excelled in driving significant revenue growth and developing top-tier wealth management teams. Skilled in compliance and risk management, with a knack for building strong relationships and networks.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications

Work History

Executive Manager, Investments & Insurance Sales

ADCB
4 2022 - Current

As Head of Investment & Insurance Sales for Abu Dhabi & Al Ain region, I deliver business KPI, multiple revenue lines alongwith advisory to HNWI clients & ensure developments of wealth managers.


With 2 Area Heads & 28 Wealth Managers reporting to me, I manage a sizable client portfolio, growing Investment & Insurance sales, enhance liability base & provide mortgage solutions.


As a seasoned professional, always cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment of goals and facilitate collaboration across departments.

Executive Director, Private Wealth Advisory

Gulf International Finance Limited (GIFL), DIFC
11.2020 - 04.2022

Private Wealth Advisory, Managing family office of Ultra High Net Worth Clients and asset management of Private Investment Companies, Takaful Insurance companies, Trust & Foundations. Leverage private banking partner capabilities and advise in the best interest of client. Compliance to the requirements of regulator DFSA.

Expanded organization's outreach, executing strategic partnerships with local and international Custody banks / Product Partners.

Unit Head, Noor Wealth

Noor Bank PJSC
2015 - 2020

Leading team of senior bankers, origination and client coverage of ultra high net worth individuals, private investment companies and institutional clients of UAE onshore and offshore as well. Unit's P&L responsibility.

Top team year on year basis growth in revenue with control on business and sales governance.

  • Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading customer experience projects, strategic vision and long-term planning.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.

Assistant Vice President, Citi Private Client

Citibank N.A
2013 - 2015

Active member of Investment Advisory & Wealth Management team. Origination and client coverage of Citi Private Clients. Investment portfolio management, monitor, review and new product training of wealth managers.

Helped launched WM system in UAE and training of Citigold relationship managers.

Fostered strong relationships with key clients, leading to repeat business and a significant increase in customer satisfaction ratings.

Unit Head & Associate Director, Priority Banking

Standard Chartered Bank
2008 - 2013

Jan’11 – April ‘13 Unit Head & Associate Director, Dubai – Priority Banking
Jan’10 – Dec’10 Unit Head, Sharjah & Northern Emirates – Priority Banking
Feb’08 – Dec’09 Senior Relationship Manager, Dubai – Priority Banking

Lead and manage WM Team in Dubai, Sharjah & Northern Emirates. Grow AUM, Liabilities, Unique clients and NPS Score. Holistic management of WM business.

Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to share innovative ideas and providing resources for professional development.

Senior Manager (Kuwait & Dubai), Private Banking

ICICI Bank, DIFC
2004 - 2008

Apr’07 - Feb'08 Senior Manager (Kuwait & Dubai) – Private Banking

Managed NRI private banking clients, Accountable for driving business index like fee income, portfolio management & grow AUM book. Responsible for both onshore business at Dubai & offshore clients in Kuwait.

Year 2007 Selected in Global Talent Pool of ICICI Bank Ltd. (top 5% of employees).
Apr’06 – Mar’07 Regional Sales Manager (India) – Corporate & Business Cards

Apr’05-Mar’06 Area Sales Manager (India) – Credit Cards
Jan’04-Mar’05 Sales Manager (India) – Merchant Acquiring & Services

Education

General Management Program (GMP)

Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
Ahmedabad, India
04.2013 - 12.2013

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Institute of Management, Nirma University
Ahmedabad, India
05.2000 - 04.2002

Bachelor of Textile Technology

Government College of Engineering And Textile Technology,
Berhampore, West Bangal
06.1995 - 07.1999

Skills

Portfolio Management

Risk management

Problem Solving

Coaching & Talent Development

Building Relationship & Network

Compliance, banking laws and regulations

Collaborative Leadership

Business Management

Certification

Disciplined Entrepreneurship, Martin Trust Centre for MIT Entrepreneurship (USA)

Accomplishments

" It was fantastic to work together with Subhra. He is a highly motivated and forward thinking person who has lots of knowledge in his field. His hands-on approach, ingenuity and problem solving skills won him respect of everyone at Noor Bank. I was impressed by his enthusiasm and dedication. As a team member or a leader, Subhra earns my highest recommendation" Head of Sales, Noor Wealth, Year 2020

"Subro is an excellent team leader who has strong sales governance skills and has the capability to see the business goals and align the team in that direction. He is articulate, has a strong acumen for driving sales by motivating the team members well as well drives multiple KPIs at the same time which very few individuals can." — Head of Priority Banking, Standard Chartered Bank, Year 2013


"Subhro Prakash is having excellent knowledge of financial market instruments; deeply study the subject and give timely advice and explain in details investment opportunities. The best part is explain in details reasons behind his recommendations and select product as per our requirements." — Client, Year 2013

Interests

Marathon, Travelling, Reading Nonfiction & Biographies

Timeline

Disciplined Entrepreneurship, Martin Trust Centre for MIT Entrepreneurship (USA)

03-2022

Introduction to Digital Currencies - Blockchain Technology, Decentralised Digital Currencies and Digital Assets I University of Nicosia (UNIC), Cyprus I website https://www.unic.ac.cy/iff/

12-2020

Executive Director, Private Wealth Advisory

Gulf International Finance Limited (GIFL), DIFC
11.2020 - 04.2022

International Certificate in Advanced Wealth Management I Chartered Institute For Securities & Investment, UK I website https://www.cisi.org/cisiweb2

08-2020

Islamic Finance & Banking Certificate – Modes of Finance I Islamic Research & Training Institute (IRTI), UK I website https://irti.org

05-2020

Essential career skills for Investment Banking & Finance Certificate I New York Institute of Finance (NYIF), USA I website https://www.nyif.com

03-2020

SCA Certificate I The UAE Financial Rules & Regulations I CISI UK I website https://www.cisi.org/cisiweb2

02-2020

International Certificate in Wealth & Investment Management I Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment, UK I website https://www.cisi.org/cisiweb2

11-2019

Certified SAFe 4 Scrum Master I Scaled Agile Inc USA I Website www.scaledagile.com

11-2019

General Management Program (GMP)

Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
04.2013 - 12.2013

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Institute of Management, Nirma University
05.2000 - 04.2002

Bachelor of Textile Technology

Government College of Engineering And Textile Technology,
06.1995 - 07.1999

Executive Manager, Investments & Insurance Sales

ADCB
4 2022 - Current

Unit Head, Noor Wealth

Noor Bank PJSC
2015 - 2020

Assistant Vice President, Citi Private Client

Citibank N.A
2013 - 2015

Unit Head & Associate Director, Priority Banking

Standard Chartered Bank
2008 - 2013

Senior Manager (Kuwait & Dubai), Private Banking

ICICI Bank, DIFC
2004 - 2008
Subhra Prakash DebPrivate Banking I Wealth I Asset Management