Executive Director – Electronic & Liquidity Management

Executive Director – Electronic & Liquidity Management

Join First Abu Dhabi Bank, the UAE's leading financial institution, as an Executive Director Electronic & Liquidity Management. This Abu Dhabi-based full-time position is ideal for experienced professionals in e-trading, FX/MM platforms, and institutional liquidity services. If you are passionate about building strong client relationships and leading strategic electronic pricing initiatives, this is your chance to make a mark in global markets.

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Industry: Banking
Job Function: Financial Markets
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any

What Does an Executive Director Electronic & Liquidity Management Do?
This leadership role focuses on driving electronic trading (E-FX) and liquidity services for institutional clients including corporates, banks, and non-bank financial institutions. You will lead client onboarding, manage electronic pricing strategy, and expand FAB's global presence across e-trading and MM liquidity platforms.

What Are the Key Responsibilities?

1. Deliver sales and revenue targets across electronic trading and liquidity management products
2. Own and manage client relationships with private banks, corporates, and institutional investors
3. Lead initiatives to grow FAB's market share in electronic FX/MM trading
4. Design and execute strategic digital trading propositions and platform solutions
5. Provide end-to-end trade cycle support from pitching to execution and settlement
6. Collaborate with Risk, Legal, and Compliance to ensure regulatory adherence and risk mitigation
7. Develop performance metrics and drive continuous improvements in pricing, execution, and workflow automation
8. Represent FAB in the global institutional space, strengthening its electronic trading franchise

What Skills Are Needed for an E-FX Role in Abu Dhabi?

Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Banking, or a related field

Experience:
- At least 5 years of experience in e-FX trading, platform development, or liquidity management
- Proven track record with institutional clients and private banks
- Experience in working with international banks and cross-border trading systems
- Strong understanding of electronic pricing tools, trading infrastructure, and FX/MM execution flows

Skills:
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong organizational and project leadership capabilities
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills
- Familiarity with trading platforms, EMS, APIs, and e-pricing models
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
- Experience with automation, trade flow improvement, and pricing strategy
- Knowledge of risk valuation and performance metrics

What Benefits Come with This Position?
- Competitive compensation and bonus structure
- Access to one of the most advanced electronic trading platforms in the region
- High visibility role with global client exposure
- Opportunity to shape digital transformation within the global markets division
- Career progression within a highly prestigious and innovative bank