Director, Government & Public Sector - UAE at First Abu… · Abu Dhabi

JOB SUMMARY / INTRODUCTION

To assist with the management and growth of Investment Banking client relationships for UAE Government entities; improve service quality levels to ensure that the team’s objectives are constantly met and its revenue targets achieved, while maintaining client satisfaction and portfolio credit quality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and ensure effective implementation of the CIB functional policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of assigned department activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.
• Participate in the financial analysis conducted on clients and their respective industries/markets to identify potential opportunities and risks.
• Work with respective Managing Directors and Executive Directors to originate new business opportunities with target clients across banking products.
• Contribute to the development of Term Sheets, Information Memorandums, financial modelling, etc.
• Examine and resolve credit, market and operational risk aspects of the transactions in collaboration with products and enablement units.
• Participate in pitching, negotiation and conclusion of deals.
• Achieve team financial performance targets.
• Identify and develop cross-selling opportunities and increase the cross-sell ratio with key clients.
• Ensure Account Plans are prepared and maintained for all key clients.
• Ensure all clients’ files/documents are maintained.
• Ensure all credit reviews are submitted on time and agreed conditions are met.
• Adhere to process KPI’s and ORM, BCP & Internal Audit requirements.
• Assist the respective MDs and EDs in the day-to-day administrative and transactional activities of client management including client calls, documentation follow up, updating pipeline, and any other activities in the unit/team to ensure continuity of work and the delivery of effective and high-quality outputs.
• Manage and follow up on KYC and compliance requirements in order to ensure consistency with the Bank’s KYC and AML policies and regulatory requirements.
• Follow all relevant policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate statements and reports to meet the unit’s requirements, policies, and standards.
• Function within the framework and boundaries of Group policies as well as overall organizational and governance frameworks.

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related discipline.

• 5 - 10 years of experience in investment banking.

• Knowledge of the banking sector, and FAB’s products and business strategies.

• Ability to work under pressure and adjust quickly to changing priorities.

  Preferred / Beneficial

• Master’s degree in business administration is preferred.

About the Company

About Us:

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions. We offer a comprehensive range of personal and private banking services, including credit cards, Islamic banking, investments, loans, and mortgages. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to provide top-tier financial solutions to our clients.

Life at FAB:

Working at FAB means being part of a team of talented and passionate individuals with a shared vision to support the ambitions of our stakeholders to "Grow Stronger." We embrace the needs of our customers across the globe with a sense of responsibility and confidence driven by extensive expertise that can only be delivered by an ambitious world-class organization

Career Development:

FAB offers unique career choices, a chance to innovate, craft solutions for the future, and express yourself in a performance-based culture that will unleash the best in you. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting your career, FAB provides a range of learning and development initiatives to support all employees through training and skill development.

Our Values:

At FAB, we place our customers at the core of our activities, live our values each day in every way, celebrate achievements, and empower each other to deliver leading solutions. We have structured plans for the recruitment and career progression of Emirati talent to enable them to make a mark in the financial and banking sector both regionally and globaly that rewards your hard work and dedication.

Join our team and be part of a journey to shape the future of banking.