Senior Investment Advisor - Private Banking

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) is hiring for a Senior Investment Advisor within its Private Banking coverage advisory team in Dubai. This is a full-time, onsite role, working with Relationship Managers across Private Banking to ensure the suitability of investment products, conduct regular portfolio reviews, and suggest rebalancing aligned with each client’s risk tolerance and time horizon. The bank values investors who care deeply about client outcomes and compliance, and who want to help ADIB stay at the forefront of investment thought leadership.

The role blends investment expertise with client-facing leadership. You’ll act as a subject matter expert to support investment solutions and craft portfolios that fit the bank’s strategy, while delivering timely market insights to position ADIB as a trusted adviser in the space. If you enjoy collaborating with RMs, translating complex market moves into clear guidance, and helping high-net-worth clients reach their goals, this could be a strong match.

If you’re energized by close collaboration with private banking teams, a steady cadence of market updates, and a chance to contribute to growth in UHNW and HNW client portfolios, this position offers a clear path to impact within a well-established financial institution in the UAE.

Day-to-day impact in client portfolios

In this role you’ll oversee client investment portfolios and ensure that periodic reviews are documented and aligned with each client’s risk profile and objectives. You’ll guide front-line teams on wealth products, asset allocation, and investment strategies to keep portfolios on track toward long-term goals, and you’ll recommend rebalancing when needed to reflect changing circumstances.

You’ll advise Relationship Managers on opportunities and client needs, translating market conditions into actionable adjustments to client plans. You’ll help drive growth by supporting the onboarding of NTW clients to expand UHNW and HNW portfolios and by managing the investment pipeline and offerings, while contributing to Wealth Management’s fee and recurring income goals. Regular market updates and training for RMs will ensure the team can deliver appropriate solutions and maintain high service standards through ongoing feedback and governance adherence.

What it takes to succeed

Here’s what you’ll need to bring to the desk

• Deep understanding of investment products, financial markets, and wealth management strategies
• Strong communication and presentation skills for engaging clients and senior stakeholders
• Able to analyze and interpret complex financial data and market trends
• Familiarity with wealth-management regulatory requirements and a track record of staying compliant
• A bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field
• Four to seven years of experience in wealth management, financial advisory, or portfolio management

• Discretionary portfolio management experience is a plus

Compensation and on-site realities

The position is full-time and based on site in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, within ADIB’s Private Banking team. It involves ongoing engagement with clients, RMs, and other senior stakeholders, with a focus on governance, regulatory compliance, and delivering timely market insights. Specific pay and benefits are not disclosed in the available details.

Tips for applicants

Highlight in your resume how you’ve led portfolio reviews, guided asset allocation decisions, and recommended rebalancing to stay aligned with client goals. Make sure your CV shows concrete results and the exact investment products you’ve worked with, plus scenarios where your guidance improved outcomes for clients.

In interviews, prove your must-have capabilities by sharing concrete examples of advisory work, especially around model portfolios and your ability to communicate sophisticated concepts to key stakeholders. Demonstrate how you’ve stayed current with market trends and regulatory changes to keep client solutions relevant.

Be prepared to discuss governance and compliance in wealth management, with a focus on how you maintain client protection and adhere to standards. Have a clear example of how you’ve ensured suitability processes were applied in practice and how you handled a regulatory change.

When you ask a question, consider focusing on the team’s approach to growing UHNW and HNW client portfolios, how model portfolios are developed and managed, and how the investment pipeline feeds into client fundraising and offerings. A thoughtful question will show you’re thinking about both client outcomes and the bank’s revenue model.