Executive Manager Corporate Credit Fixed Income Investments

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank seeks a senior investment professional to own a diversified corporate credit portfolio across developed and emerging markets. You will generate investment ideas, manage liquidity and capital efficiency, and deliver superior risk-adjusted returns.

This front-office role requires strong market judgement, a proven track record, and the ability to operate in dynamic market environments within ADCB's Treasury & Investments context.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing or analysing corporate credit and fixed income portfolios within a bank or investment institution.
• Strong understanding of developed and emerging market corporate credit.
• Experience in portfolio construction, valuation, relative value analysis, and active risk management.
• Understanding of market liquidity, capital frameworks, and balance sheet optimisation.
• Experience executing credit investment strategies across primary and secondary markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead active management of a corporate credit portfolio across developed and emerging markets.
• Generate investment ideas through rigorous credit analysis and macro research.
• Position exposures across issuers, sectors, regions, currencies, maturities and capital structures.
• Drive portfolio performance with disciplined risk controls and capital efficiency.

Skills

Corporate Credit Analysis

Fixed Income Portfolio Management

Risk Management

Liquidity & Capital Management

Market Research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

Excel

Job description

Shape Investment Performance Across Global Credit Markets

At ADCB, we are building one of the region's most sophisticated treasury and investment platforms. This is an opportunity for an experienced credit investor to take ownership of a strategically important corporate credit portfolio, deploying capital across developed and emerging markets while directly influencing the Bank's investment performance, balance sheet optimisation, and risk-adjusted returns.

We are seeking a high-calibre investment professional with deep expertise in corporate credit markets, fixed income investing, and portfolio construction. You will combine fundamental credit conviction, market insight, and disciplined risk management to identify opportunities, navigate market cycles, and deliver sustainable portfolio outcomes.

This role sits within Treasury & Investments and offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders, external market participants, and global investment opportunities.

The Opportunity

As a senior member of the investment team, you will manage and actively execute a diversified corporate credit portfolio across investment grade and spread products. You will be responsible for generating investment ideas, positioning risk, managing liquidity and capital efficiency, and delivering superior risk-adjusted performance in line with ADCB's strategic objectives.

This is a front-office investment role requiring strong market judgement, a proven investment track record, and the ability to operate effectively in dynamic market environments.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Management & Investment Strategy

• Lead the active management of a corporate credit investment portfolio across developed and emerging markets.
• Generate investment ideas through rigorous credit analysis, relative value assessment, and macroeconomic research.
• Position exposures across issuers, sectors, regions, currencies, maturities, and capital structures.
• Drive portfolio performance through tactical and strategic allocation decisions while maintaining disciplined risk controls.
• Continuously optimise portfolio construction to balance return generation, liquidity requirements, capital utilisation, and regulatory considerations.

Credit & Market Risk Management

• Monitor credit fundamentals, rating developments, spread movements, and market sentiment.
• Assess the impact of geopolitical, economic, regulatory, and monetary policy developments on portfolio positioning.
• Identify emerging risks and recommend proactive portfolio actions to protect performance and preserve capital.
• Conduct stress testing, scenario analysis, and portfolio attribution reviews to support investment decisions.

Execution & Market Engagement

• Execute primary and secondary market transactions across global fixed income markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with issuers, investment banks, brokers, and market counterparties.
• Source investment opportunities and secure best execution outcomes through active market engagement.
• Act as ADCB's subject matter expert on corporate credit investments and credit market developments.

Innovation & Platform Development

• Evaluate and introduce new investment opportunities, products, issuers, sectors, and market exposures.
• Support the evolution of the Bank's investment framework, governance standards, and portfolio management capabilities.
• Contribute strategic insights that enhance capital efficiency, liquidity management, and long-term portfolio resilience.

What We're Looking For

We are interested in speaking with investment professionals who possess a genuine passion for credit markets and a strong track record of managing fixed income risk.

Essential Experience

• 8+ years of experience managing or analysing corporate credit and fixed income portfolios within a bank treasury, asset manager, sovereign wealth fund, insurance company, pension fund, or investment institution.
• Strong understanding of developed and emerging market corporate credit.
• Demonstrated experience in portfolio construction, valuation, relative value analysis, and active risk management.
• Sound understanding of market liquidity, capital frameworks, and balance sheet optimisation.
• Experience executing credit investment strategies across primary and secondary markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• CFA, FRM, or other recognised investment qualification highly desirable.

Technical Expertise

• Corporate Credit & Fixed Income Analysis
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Portfolio Construction & Asset Allocation
• Credit Risk & Spread Risk Assessment
• Liquidity & Capital Management
• Market & Economic Analysis
• Treasury Investment Management
• Investment Governance & Regulatory Compliance

Why Join ADCB?

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of the UAE's leading banking institutions, where your investment decisions will have a direct impact on portfolio performance and balance sheet outcomes.

You will work alongside experienced treasury and investment professionals, gain exposure to global credit markets, and contribute to the continuous evolution of ADCB's investment platform while developing your own career in a high-performing and collaborative environment.

If you have the investment judgement, market expertise, and intellectual curiosity to navigate complex credit markets and generate sustainable performance, we would like to hear from you.

ADCB. Where Ambition Meets Opportunity.