Director, Government & Public Sector

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced investment banking professional to manage government entity client relationships and contribute to growth while maintaining portfolio quality. You will collaborate with MDs/EDs to originate opportunities, develop term sheets and financial models, and ensure strong compliance with KYC/AML policies.

The role requires 5-10 years in investment banking, a finance-related bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred), and the ability to thrive under

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.

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 & 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 & 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.
• 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.
• Functions within the framework and boundaries of Group policies as well as overall organizational and governance frameworks.

Skills

Client relationship management

Financial analysis

Business development

KYC & AML knowledge

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related discipline

Master’s degree in business administration

Job description

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 & 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 & 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.
• Functions 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.