AVP & Lead Documentation Support – Corporate Banking

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior Documentation Unit professional to oversee vetting of credit facility documents and ensure enforceability of security instruments. The role involves managing a team and ensuring accuracy before lodging into the system.

Responsibilities include approving mortgage registrations, reviewing Arabic agreements, and handling official Arabic communications with UAE authorities. Strong knowledge of UAE banking regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Experience in Corporate Banking with emphasis on CAD function (8+ years).
• Proficiency with banking software systems and MS Office applications.

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 mortgage agreements and amendments across Corporate Banking segments in Arabic.
• Reviewing and approving official Arabic correspondence to UAE courts, authorities, and land departments.
• Approving payments related to pledge and mortgage registration and de-registration fees with relevant authorities.
• Overseeing UAE Central Bank reporting and reconciliations.
• Managing the scanning and safekeeping of original security documents across Corporate Banking, Global Markets, Syndications, and International.
• Participating in projects assigned by the Head of the Documentation Unit.
• Providing timely support in the preparation of RSCA, SOPs, BIA, and BCP documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team leadership

English proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Banking software systems

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior Documentation Unit professional to oversee vetting of credit facility documents and ensure enforceability of security instruments. The role involves managing a team and ensuring accuracy before lodging into the system.

Responsibilities include approving mortgage registrations, reviewing Arabic agreements, and handling official Arabic communications with UAE authorities. Strong knowledge of UAE banking regulations is essential.