Private Client and Family Office Services – Director

Job description / Role

When you work for us, you commit to a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the world. Looking for a rewarding career? Take a closer look at Deloitte & Touche ME. You'll understand that Deloitte is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has received numerous awards in the last few years which include Best Employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, and the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).


As a Private Client and Family Office Services Director you will be expected to raise our private client services profile in the region. This will require closely working with the partners to meet with their existing clients as well as generating new leads. This affords the incumbent the opportunity to build strong professional relationships with clients and intermediaries throughout the region.
You will work closely with partners on a variety of projects, primarily to help them provide the total service expected by a range of personal clients with varying situations, requirements and sophistication. In particular the primary focus will be assisting clients develop successful succession planning strategies, and in particular family constitutions and governance models.
A high level of technical expertise is essential for the role and you will play a key role in assisting the firm to deliver a full planning service to private clients including experience of estates and trusts.
Exceptional interpersonal skills are as important as excellent report writing skills, with the ability to explain and simplify highly technical points to clients in an understandable and clear manner. Prior business development experience is essential.

Requirements

Qualifications:

-Likely to have at least eight years of management experience in a private client department of a legal or accountancy practice with experience of handling private client planning, including good knowledge of tax, estate and trust law.
-Qualified lawyer, accountant or tax advisor and ideally (but not essential) a member of STEP.
-Arabic is strongly desirable as is familiarity with the region and culture. Experience of financial services would also be helpful, although this is not essential.
-The successful applicant should be able to evidence management competencies and the ability to produce high quality reports for partners and clients.
-In return for your skills and efforts you can look forward to a competitive package, good career development prospects and the chance to work closely with an impressive and increasing client base that will make good use of your technical expertise.
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About the Company

Deloitte is the world's largest and leading professional services firm, providing audit & assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory and tax and services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries, whether they are in the energy, communications, oil and gas, financial services, family businesses, healthcare, public or education sectors among others.

With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries and territories, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges. Deloitte's more than 250,000 professionals are committed to becoming the standard of excellence.

Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte globally and is the first Arab professional services firm established in the Middle East region Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) and is a leading professional services firm established in the Middle East region with uninterrupted presence since 1926 with 26 offices in 15 countries to date. What distinguishes Deloitte member firms in the Middle East is the global and regional expertise and know-how offered through specialized and highly knowledgeable talent. Deloitte aims to offer the best services to its clients through a team with more than 3,300 partners, directors and staff in the Middle East which guarantees effective communication with clients and a deeper understanding of their needs. It is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has also received numerous awards in the last few years which include best employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), as well as the best CSR integrated organization.

Deloitte drives progress. Our practices around the Middle East support clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we.

Our Purpose

Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most-for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.

Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:

• Integrity
• Outstanding value to markets and clients
• Commitment to each other
• Strength from cultural diversity