Relationship Manager – Corporate Banking (Iraq)

About the role

The Relationship Manager will lead a portfolio of corporate and commercial banking clients in Iraq, driving revenue growth and delivering tailored financing solutions. You will build strong relationships with senior decision‑makers and act as the primary point of contact for all banking needs.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of corporate and commercial banking clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with business owners, CFOs, CEOs and other key decision‑makers.
• Develop client plans to increase revenue, profitability and share of wallet.
• Acquire new‑to‑bank clients and deepen existing relationships.
• Cross‑sell lending, deposits, trade finance, cash management, treasury and other banking products.
• Lead client meetings, proposals, negotiations and transaction discussions.
• Coordinate with Credit to prepare credit applications and facility requests.
• Review client financial performance, repayment capacity, account conduct and credit quality.
• Monitor portfolio exposure, limits, profitability and early‑warning indicators.
• Work closely with Credit, Risk, Treasury, Trade Finance, Cash Management, Operations and other support functions.
• Ensure compliance with KYC, AML, regulatory and internal policies.
• Maintain client records, call reports and documentation.
• Inform management of business opportunities, portfolio developments and material risks.

Required profile

• 5–8 years of experience in banking, preferably in corporate/commercial banking, relationship management, credit and business development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
• Proven experience in the Iraqi banking sector is a plus.
• Strong financial and credit‑analysis capabilities.
• Good understanding of corporate banking products and solutions.
• Excellent business‑development and relationship‑management abilities.
• Strong negotiation, presentation and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness, client focus and ability to manage risk under pressure.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.

Required skills