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Wesam M.D. Abu Assi

Associate Vice President , Emirati Segment “Branch Banking Leader | 12+ Years as Branch Manager | Expert in Sales Growth, Customer Experience & Team Leadership | 19+ Years in Retail & Elite Banking”
21.5 yrs experienceBanking
Dec 2022

The move

MoveEmirates NBD RAKBANK
TitlePhone Banking Representative Assosiate vice President
LocationDubai Dubai
Career arcRooted in UAE
First time at this levelYes
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Native languageArabic
Years in UAE18.1
Total experience21.5 years
RAKBANK headcount1,001-5,000 employees
RAKBANK industryBanking
RAKBANK HQRas Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah
RAKBANK founded1976
RAKBANK typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. Assosiate vice PresidentDec 2022 — Present
    RAKBANK· Full-time
  2. Business Development Manager (Elite Banking & Wealth Management)Aug 2020 — Dec 2022
    RAKBANK· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Branch Manager (Ibn Battuta/Marina/Al Quoz Mall & Emaar Business Park Branch)Dec 2012 — Aug 2020
    RAKBANK· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  4. Customer Service Manager (Dragon Mart Branch)Jul 2011 — Dec 2012
    RAKBANK· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  5. Senior Customer Service Officer (Mirdif Branch)Mar 2010 — Jul 2011
    RAKBANK· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  6. Customer Service OfficerJul 2008 — Mar 2010
    RAKBANK· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  7. Phone Banking RepresentativeNov 2006 — Jun 2008
    RAKBANK· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  8. Phone Banking RepresentativeJan 2006 — Sep 2006
    Emirates NBD· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  9. Front Office & Administration CoordinatorJul 2004 — Dec 2005
    Grand Stores LLC· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time

Education

Languages

  • Arabic · Native or bilingual
  • English · Full professional

Top skills

Lead GenerationBusiness DevelopmentRetail BankingFinancial PlanningSales & MarketingProject Management

About

Dynamic and results-driven banking professional with over 19 years of proven success in retail, elite, and wealth banking—8+ years of which I spent as a Branch Manager leading high-performing teams. My core strength lies in sales ,service , control and business development, with a strong track record of driving revenue growth, boosting customer satisfaction, and building long-term client relationships. Throughout my career at RAKBANK, I’ve consistently exceeded targets, launched new initiatives to enhance customer engagement, and developed team capabilities to deliver exceptional service. Skilled in strategic planning, product development, and KPI management, I’m passionate about transforming operations and delivering value to both customers and the organization. Now seeking new opportun

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