About Marwan Al Ali

Banking Professional | Business Development Expert | 24+ Years of Excellence in Financial Services

24+
Years of Experience
AED 2.8B+
Portfolio Managed
150%
Asset Growth Achieved
93%
Customer Satisfaction
Marwan Al Ali

Professional Overview

I am a strategic business development consultant and banking professional with over 24 years of experience in the UAE financial sector. Currently serving as Head of Relationship Base Finance in the Business Banking Department at ADIB, I have built a career defined by consistent growth, innovation, and exceptional results.

My journey spans from technical engineering roles to senior banking leadership, giving me a unique perspective on both operational excellence and strategic business development. I've successfully managed portfolios worth billions of AED, driven digital transformation initiatives, and consistently exceeded performance targets throughout my career.

Core Areas of Expertise

Business Banking

Leading business banking divisions with strategic vision, driving growth and profitability while managing multi-billion AED portfolios and high-performance teams.

Relationship Management

Cultivating strong relationships with elite clients, partners, and regulatory authorities, ensuring exceptional service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Digital Innovation

Spearheading innovative banking product launches and digital transformation initiatives to meet evolving customer needs and market demands.

Risk & Compliance

Implementing robust risk management practices and ensuring strict regulatory compliance while minimizing operational risks across all business units.

Team Leadership

Building and leading high-performance teams, fostering talent development and creating a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Performance Excellence

Consistent track record of exceeding targets, achieving 150% growth in assets, and receiving multiple awards for outstanding performance and innovation.

Vision & Mission

My vision is to bridge the gap between traditional wealth management and cutting-edge financial technology, positioning firms at the forefront of the digital revolution. I believe in creating sustainable, compliant, and innovative solutions that deliver exceptional value to ultra-high net worth clients while maintaining the personal touch that defines premium financial services.

Innovation First

Pioneering blockchain and AI implementations for next-generation wealth management solutions that drive measurable ROI

Global Perspective

Bridging international best practices with deep local market expertise to create culturally-aligned financial solutions

Future Ready

Preparing financial institutions for the digital economy with scalable, compliant, and innovative technology platforms

Professional Journey

A career dedicated to transforming the financial services landscape

Head of Relationship Base Finance

2022 - Present | ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank

  • • Leading Business Banking division with strategic vision
  • • Developing business plans aligned with organizational goals
  • • Spearheading innovative banking product launches
  • • Managing high-performance teams and fostering talent development

Area Manager Business Banking

2018 - 2022 | ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank

  • • Drove exceptional TAKAFOL business banking growth
  • • Established ADIB as preferred provider for Dubai Economic Department
  • • Achieved significant growth in FX+ trade
  • • Strengthened relationships with top Elite Clients

Assistant Area Manager

2017 - 2018 | ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank

  • • Managed AED 14 billion assets and AED 4 billion liabilities portfolio
  • • Led digitalization and policy enhancement initiatives
  • • Received awards for service excellence and innovation
  • • Maintained high customer satisfaction and loyalty

Branch Manager

2008 - 2013 | ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank

  • • Achieved 150% growth in branch assets
  • • Established 93% customer satisfaction rating
  • • Managed high-net-worth and wealth management relationships
  • • Key member of retail innovation team

Assistant Engineer, QA Mobile System

2000 - 2008 | Etisalat

  • • Implemented customer complaint resolution strategies
  • • Developed automated customer complaint system
  • • Ensured quality assurance through monitoring and reporting
  • • Presented CSM statistics to senior management

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