AVP & Manager- Loans Operations

First Abu Dhabi Bank FAB; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Manager for Corporate Loan Operations. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring adherence to policies, and driving strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in banking, particularly in corporate loans, and a proven track record in leadership and change management. You will play a key role in developing talent, optimizing client services, and managing operational risks. If you're passionate about driving results and fostering a value-driven culture, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Performance Bonus

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in banking, especially in corporate loan operations.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on talent development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Corporate Loan Operations ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Lead the implementation of functional strategy aligned with corporate objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Change Management

Operational Risk Management

Business Strategy Development

Client Service Optimization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Economics

Master's Degree in Finance

Tools

Banking Software

Operational Risk Policy Tools

Job description

This role is primarily responsible for supervising a sub-section of Corporate Loan Operations within a specific product or functional area as a Manager and to ensure quality and timeliness of the delivery.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Complete ownership & accountability of all Corporate& investment Banking operation.
• Oversee all daily activities are conducted in adherence to laid down operating policies and procedures of the bank.
• Target Zero Operation loss, Zero High Risk error and no income leakage events.
• Overall responsible for Internal and external Audits conducted.
• High risk events to be covered in the RCSA document.
• Understand and analyse business requirements and overall involvement and responsible for UATs and implementations.
• Participation in bank wide initiatives and new proposals launched by Business.
• Work in co-ordination with the other departments across the Organization, Personal Banking & credit underwriters/administration units & CAD in effectively processing transactions and provide a full-service banking proposition to the bank s customers.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Strategy Development and Implementation

• Direct the implementation of the functional strategy ensuring alignment to group strategy, FAB vision, mission and corporate objectives.
• Ensure that functional strategy and related strategic plans are implemented, which are aligned with the vision and mission of the bank.
• Ensure the provision of subject matter expertise for the assigned domain and provide counsel to FAB leadership on all related areas to facilitate the achievement of FAB strategy and functional strategies.

Leadership

• Manage the effective achievement of functional objectives through effective leadership and by setting of individual objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating team to maximise performance.
• Lead the talent development initiatives for the assigned function, collaborating with discipline experts and thereby ensure the availability of talent to fit business requirements.
• Act as a role model and drive adherence to organisational values and ethics by employees of the assigned function to ensure the establishment of a value driven culture within the bank.
• Develop and lead the implementation of functional policies, systems, processes, procedures and controls covering all areas of assigned functional so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service in a consistent manner.

Change Management

• Lead the management of change through continuous improvement of functional systems, processes and practices taking into account global standards and changes in the business environment which demand proactive action plans.

Reporting

• Ensure that all functional reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet FAB requirements, policies and quality standards.

Job Context

Strategic Contribution

• Lead the execution of Bank s strategic plan within functional scope.
• Lead day-to-day execution, governance and monitoring of the reporting functions within division.

Operational Delivery:

• Manage all Functions delivering the services within remit.
• Set functional priorities and overlook the roll out of transformation activity of functions within division.
• Overlook the functional operations within remit, coach utilizing best practices, commonalities of approach with a specific focus on optimized Client Service, Risk Management principles and lean & efficiency principles.
• Set and direct best practices and apply the principles of Operational Risk Policy.
• Manage, lead, develop and coach direct reports.
• Coach articulating product strategies and ensuring the full execution of the annual operating plan.
• Develops related systems and operating procedures, on-going product/process re-engineering.
• Involve relevant support departments to ensure smooth operations for all functional products and services.

Business Partnership

• Successfully partner with the stakeholders to ensure the strategy alignment and operations to evolve business needs.

People Management:

• Manage the effective achievement of assigned objectives through the leadership of the department by setting of individual objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating staff to maximise sectional performance.
• Lead the talent development initiatives for the assigned department, collaborating with technical/discipline experts and thereby ensure the availability of talent to fit business requirements.
• Act as a role model and drive adherence to organisational values and ethics by employees of the assigned department to foster a value driven culture within the bank.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Bachelor s Degree or Higher in Business Economics, Commerce, Accounting and Finance or related discipline.
• 8-10 years relevant experience in banking sector with at least 8 years in similar positions of progressively increasing managerial responsibilities in corporate loan operation function.

Company Industry

• Banking
• Broking

Department / Functional Area

• Maintenance
• Operations

Keywords

• AVP & Manager- Loans Operations

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