AVP, Islamic Coverage - Investment & Corporate Banking

First Abu Dhabi Bank FAB; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank FAB is seeking an Assistant Vice President in Islamic Coverage to drive new client acquisition and onboarding for Islamic banking solutions in the UAE. The role focuses on identifying growth opportunities, building and managing client relationships, and originating Shariah-compliant financing transactions across Murabaha, Ijarah, and Sukuk.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Islamic banking with a proven track record in business development and transaction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in banking or financial services, including client acquisition and transaction execution.
• Demonstrated success in developing client relationships and generating business growth.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage prospective Islamic banking clients and onboard new Corporate and Investment Banking clients.
• Lead client meetings and presentations to promote Islamic banking solutions and onboard clients.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to structure and execute Islamic finance transactions (Murabaha, Ijarah, Sukuk).
• Provide Islamic financial guidance aligned to clients' strategic objectives.
• Monitor performance of newly acquired client relationships and report transaction results.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Client onboarding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance / Business Administration

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

The Assistant Vice President Islamic Coverage is responsible for driving new client acquisition and onboarding within the Islamic banking business This role focuses on identifying growth opportunities building and managing client relationships and originating and executing Shariah-compliant financing solutions The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Islamic banking and a proven track record in business development and transaction execution

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Strong communication presentation and negotiation skills
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively across teams to facilitate successful transaction delivery
• This role is instrumental in growing the Islamic banking franchise by attracting new clients and delivering Shariah-compliant financial solutions that support their business goals

JOB CONTEXT

1 Client Acquisition amp Business Development

• Identify and engage prospective clients for Islamic banking products and services
• Develop and execute strategies to attract and onboard new Corporate and Investment Banking clients
• Analyse market trends and opportunities to support business growth within the Islamic finance sector

2 Relationship Management

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients to understand their financial needs
• Lead client meetings and presentations to promote Islamic banking solutions
• Act as the primary point of contact throughout the onboarding process

3 Transaction Structuring amp Execution

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to structure and deliver Islamic finance transactions including Murabaha Ijarah and Sukuk
• Ensure all transactions comply with Shariah requirements and regulatory standards
• Oversee transactions from origination to completion ensuring timely execution and a positive client experience

4 Advisory amp Client Support

• Provide clients with Islamic financial solutions aligned to their strategic objectives
• Offer guidance on Islamic finance structures and related requirements

5 Performance Monitoring amp Reporting

• Monitor the performance of newly acquired client relationships and completed transactions
• Prepare management reports on business development activities client acquisition and transaction results

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in banking or financial services, including client acquisition and transaction execution.
• Demonstrated success in developing client relationships and generating business growth.