My client are a leading international bank based in the west end of London who are currently hiring for a GCC Director to join their team on a permanent basis, this role offer hybrid working as well as attractive benefits.

Responsibilities of GCC Director:

• Acquisition of new client relationships and development of existing client relationships within the Private Banking sector
• Selling a range of private banking products to existing and potential clients
• Achieving high levels of service standards and maximize client satisfaction
• Complying with the FCA and anti-money laundering regulations

• Continue building investment knowledge and be conversant with the full range of private banking products and services: to be competent in banking, credit, investment management solutions, trusts, and real estate advisory services and to act as an effective trusted advisor in the delivery of these services
• Initiate, develop and retains client relationships while contributing actively to the business development and financial goals of the Is jointly involved in client solicitation, presentation and pitching, closing business, and account management
• Complete credit responsibilities such as negotiating of credit terms, collating all the relevant information for the purpose of preparing Facility Applications, credit reviews and reviewing excess reports Work closely with our Private Banking team in Head Office to keep abreast of investment solutions and product offerings globally in order to be the client's window to the wider private banking offering across the bank
• Ensure that client product needs and services are met
• Be responsible for up-to-date compliance, KYC and client profile on each client
• Be responsible for assessing client's risk tolerance and investment suitability and or appropriateness as and when relevant
• Deputise and support other team members by attending to clients' needs in their absence whilst adhering at all times to the regulatory competence's requirements
• Maintain an up-to-date market and investment knowledge in addition to knowledge of the UK property market lending to develop the London branch real estate investment programme
• Responsible for client satisfaction and service quality levels by ensuring that the clients' needs are met including performing administrative tasks required to meet clients' expectations
• Completing meeting reports and establishing an effective a follow-up system
• Participate, anticipate, enquire, respond, and prepare written presentations and other documents independently
• In addition to the duties listed, the employee may, from time to time, be required to perform other duties assigned by their manage

Skills / Attributes Required

• Has worked in a client-facing role within a private banking environment for a minimum of 6 years
• Must be RDR Compliant
• Has the relevant FCA accreditation to undertake an advisory role which includes the Certificate in Securities and Financial Derivatives
• Is conversant with the full range of Private Banking services, including trusts, asset management, wealth management, banking and advisory services
• Has an extensive network of contacts within the Middle East region
• Is culturally aware and possesses market intelligence of Middle East markets required to develop business and to be well perceived in the market place
• Able to structure a network through the market conducive to client acquisition
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to thrive whilst working under pressure
• Should have a positive "can do" attitude combined with a flexible approach to the tasks required
• The incumbent of this position is competent and satisfies the regulatory requirements