AVP & Lead, Documentation Support CBG & IB

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking an experienced professional in Abu Dhabi to oversee corporate credit administration documentation, security, and collateral control. The role ensures compliant, executable security documents and timely renewals within a busy corporate banking environment.

Responsibilities include leading a team, reviewing facility documents, and coordinating with Credit Control for releases and modifications while maintaining strict accuracy and regulatory adherence.

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, MS Excel and Word.
• Good knowledge of English language (written and spoken).
• Good knowledge of UAE legal environment & Central Bank regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the team & monitor portfolios in terms of documentation, collaterals & deficiencies.
• Review in-house Facility Offer Letter/Term Loan Agreement and security documents per credit approvals.
• Ensure proper execution and verification of signatures, and authenticity of signatories.
• Rectify discrepancies in security documentation for legacy records and ensure timely renewals.
• Maintain up-to-date collateral data and internal/regulatory reporting.

Skills

Banking software

MS Excel

MS Word

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Banking software systems

Job description

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

• Manage the team & monitor the customers’ portfolios of the assigned segment in terms of documentation, collaterals & deficient / deferred documents. Reviewing in-house Bank standard Facility Offer Letter/ Term Loan Agreement, internal legal negotiated Facility Offer Letter/ Term Loan Agreement, security / support documentation in accordance with the credit approvals.
• Ensuring all security / support documents lodged for in-house documentation have been properly executed and signatures are verified, and authenticities of the signatories are supported by resolution / POA.
• Ensuring rectification of existing discrepancies / deficiencies in security documentation for facilities released under legacy records.
• Ensuring approval from relevant authorities is held for deferral / waiver of incomplete documents.
• Ensuring integrating accurate and timely internal reporting and regulatory reporting.
• Reviewing documentation deficiency (expired / deferred documents) reports and following up for its timely submission / renewal. Maintaining up to date collateral data in the Bank’s system.
• Verifying and confirming periodically at the renewal of credit lines, all required security / support documents are lodged in the Bank’s system.
• Ensuring all security documents are kept safe in the vaults and a checklist maintained in the file.
• Authorizing security documents / collaterals in the Bank’s system.
• Reviewing / verifying approvals obtained for permanent release of collaterals, security documentation and ensuring there are no liabilities or outstanding and facilities are cancelled.
• Supporting in creation/release/amendments of securities/mortgages/charges/registrations with local government authorities and free zone authorities in various Emirates as per Bank’s POA holders.
• Advising Credit Control Unit for release of credit lines in the Bank's system.

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.

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.