Executive Director, Retail & Consumer Goods

Remote DXB; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking a senior banking leader to manage strategic client relationships in Retail & Consumer Goods, originate deals, and oversee risk, KYC, and compliance. You will draft market-ready documents and guide a high-caliber team to ensure growth and strong credit quality.

The role requires deep wholesale/investment banking knowledge, a track record in leadership, and a capability to deliver integrated financial solutions with cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related discipline.
• 12+ years of experience in Banking.
• 8+ years in a senior team management role.
• Deep knowledge of Wholesale or Investment Banking with Retail & Consumer Goods exposure.
• Strong understanding of credit analysis, trade finance, and treasury products.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong financial modeling and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow relationships with large strategic clients in the Retail & Consumer Goods segment.
• Originate new business opportunities and drive revenue targets.
• Draft Term Sheets, Information Memorandums, and Mandate letters.
• Examine and resolve credit, market, and operational risk aspects of transactions.
• Maintain credit quality of the client portfolio.
• Lead, mentor, and coach team members to ensure career growth and succession.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver integrated financial solutions.
• Conduct financial analysis and manage KYC/compliance requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Credit analysis

Financial modeling

Data analysis

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance

MBA (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow relationships with large strategic clients in the Retail & Consumer Goods segment
• Originate new business opportunities and drive revenue targets
• Draft Term Sheets, Information Memorandums, and Mandate letters
• Examine and resolve credit, market, and operational risk aspects of transactions
• Maintain credit quality of the client portfolio
• Lead, mentor, and coach team members to ensure career growth and succession
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver integrated financial solutions
• Conduct financial analysis and manage KYC/compliance requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance or a related discipline
• Minimum 12+ years of experience in Banking
• At least 8+ years in a senior team management role
• Deep knowledge of Wholesale or Investment Banking with Retail & Consumer Goods exposure
• Strong understanding of credit analysis, trade finance, and treasury products
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong financial modeling and data analysis skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CFA certification
• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA)

About the Company

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions, offering a comprehensive range of personal and private banking services.