AVP & Lead, Documentation Support CBG & IB

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) seeks an experienced Documentation Specialist to vet credit facility documents and ensure enforcement of security agreements. The role requires oversight of mortgage registrations and official Arabic correspondence with UAE authorities.

You will manage a team within Corporate Banking CAD, ensure accuracy in documentation, and support regulatory reporting and safekeeping of security papers across segments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance is required.
• 8-10 years’ experience in Corporate Banking with at least 8 years’ experience in Corporate CAD function.
• Knowledge of banking software systems and MS Office (Excel/Word) is required.
• Strong English language skills, both written and spoken.
• Good knowledge of UAE legal environment and Central Bank regulations.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of Documentation Support Managers, Specialists, and Filing Clerks.
• Approving the registration and release of mortgages over properties, vehicles, machinery, equipment, and pledges of shares in Arabic.
• Reviewing the preparation of all types of mortgage agreements and amendments across all Corporate Banking segments in Arabic.
• Reviewing and approving official correspondence in Arabic addressed to multiple UAE authorities.
• Approving payments related to pledge and mortgage registration and de-registration fees.
• Overseeing UAE Central Bank reporting and reconciliations.
• Managing the scanning and safekeeping of original security documents across all Corporate Banking segments, including Global Markets, Syndications, and International.
• Participating in projects assigned by the Head of the Documentation Unit.
• Providing timely support and assistance in the preparation of RSCA, SOPs, BIA, and BCP documentation.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Fast learner

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Banking software systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

• The role is responsible for checking and vetting of documentation relating to credit facilities and accurate detailing before lodging the same into the Bank’s system. Further, he/she is responsible for ensuring the enforceability/authenticity of the security documents executed by the customers.
• The role is responsible for checking and vetting of documentation relating to credit facilities and accurate detailing before lodging the same into the Bank’s system. Further, he/she is responsible for ensuring the enforceability/authenticity of the security documents executed by the customers.

Job Summary / Introduction

• The role is responsible for checking and vetting of documentation relating to credit facilities and accurate detailing before lodging the same into the Bank’s system. Further, he/she is responsible for ensuring the enforceability/authenticity of the security documents executed by the customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a team of Documentation Support Managers, Specialists, and Filing Clerks.
• Approving the registration and release of mortgages over properties, vehicles, machinery, equipment, and pledges of shares in Arabic.
• Reviewing the preparation of all types of mortgage agreements and amendments across all Corporate Banking segments in Arabic.
• Reviewing and approving official correspondence in Arabic addressed to the Presidential Affairs Court, Crown Prince Court, UAE Courts, UAE Central Bank, Abu Dhabi/Al Ain Municipality, Dubai and Northern Emirates Land Departments, RTA, Abu Dhabi Traffic Department, ADX, DFM, EIRC, ADGM, DIFC, UAE Free Zones, and the Abu Dhabi and Dubai Chambers of Commerce.
• Approving payments related to pledge and mortgage registration and de-registration fees with ADX, DFM, the relevant Municipalities, Land Departments, RTA, and the Abu Dhabi Traffic Department.
• Overseeing UAE Central Bank reporting and reconciliations.
• Managing the scanning and safekeeping of original security documents across all Corporate Banking segments, including Global Markets, Syndications, and International.
• Participating in projects assigned by the Head of the Documentation Unit.
• Providing timely support and assistance in the preparation of RSCA, SOPs, BIA, and BCP documentation.
• REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance.
• 8-10 years’ experience in Corporate Banking with at least 8 years’ experience in the Corporate CAD function.
• Knowledge and use of banking software systems, basic PC skills and common MS applications like Excel and Word.
• Good knowledge of English language (both written and spoken).
• Good knowledge of Bank's financial system.
• Very good knowledge of Banking Products / Corporate Credit Administration functions.
• Good knowledge of U.A.E. legal environment & Central Bank regulations.
• Team worker, ability to work under pressure, fast learner, attention to details.