Head of Credit Trading

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

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank is seeking a senior leader for its Credit Trading business in the UAE, responsible for strategy, portfolio performance, risk management and profitability. You will identify opportunities, structure trades, and partner with origination and client coverage to develop innovative credit solutions.

The role requires deep expertise in credit markets, portfolio management, and risk controls, with a track record of delivering trading revenues and leading high-performing teams

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of experience in Credit Trading, Fixed Income Trading, Credit Investments or Structured Credit.
• Proven track record of managing credit portfolios and delivering trading revenues with direct P&L responsibility.
• Strong expertise across credit products, risk assessment, portfolio management, valuation and market analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead ADCB's Credit Trading business, setting strategy, portfolio performance, risk management and trading profitability.
• Identify, evaluate, structure, and execute credit trading opportunities across regional and global markets.
• Deliver strong risk-adjusted returns while adhering to risk appetite, limits and governance.

Skills

Credit Trading

Fixed Income Trading

Credit Investments

Structured Credit

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Business or related discipline

Job description

Embark on a journey where your unique contributions are celebrated, and your professional growth is embraced. At ADCB, we nurture a diverse, inclusive community where every voice is valued.

About the business area

Treasury offers a diverse range of conventional and Islamic banking solutions and is responsible for the Group’s funding, investments, and centralised risk management activities. It manages the Bank’s borrowings, issuance of debt securities, and use of derivatives to mitigate financial risk, while investing in a range of instruments, including green bonds, short-term placements, and corporate and sovereign debt securities.

In this role, your key responsibilities include

• Leading ADCB's Credit Trading business, with responsibility for strategy, portfolio performance, risk management, and trading profitability.


• Identifying, evaluating, structuring, and executing credit trading opportunities across regional and global markets.


• Delivering strong risk-adjusted returns while ensuring adherence to approved risk appetite, limits, and governance frameworks.


• Partnering with Origination and client coverage teams to support transaction structuring and develop innovative credit solutions.


• Monitoring market developments, credit fundamentals, and portfolio exposures to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.


• Developing and implementing trading and hedging strategies to optimise returns and manage market and credit risk.


• Building and maintaining strong relationships with market participants, counterparties, investors, and internal stakeholders.


• Overseeing compliance with all internal policies, regulatory requirements, and control frameworks.


• Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.


• Contributing to the continued growth and evolution of ADCB's credit markets platform through innovation and market insight.

The ideal candidate should have the following experience

• Minimum 9 years of experience within Credit Trading, Fixed Income Trading, Credit Investments, Structured Credit, or related financial markets environments.


• Proven track record of managing credit portfolios and delivering consistent trading revenues with direct P&L responsibility.


• Strong expertise across credit products, credit risk assessment, portfolio management, valuation, and market analysis.


• Experience in structuring and executing complex credit transactions within a banking or institutional trading environment.


• Deep understanding of market, credit, liquidity, and counterparty risks, together with relevant regulatory requirements.


• Demonstrated ability to identify market opportunities and translate them into profitable trading strategies.


• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams within a fast-paced financial markets environment.


• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.


• Professional qualifications such as CFA, FRM, MBA, or a Master's degree would be advantageous.


• Strong communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and decision-making capabilities.