Head of Finance - CIBG.Injaz-Wholesale Banking Finance & Planning.Corporate Affairs

Mashreq Corporate & Investment Banking Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in the UAE is seeking a Head of Finance for its Corporate and Investment Banking Group. This executive role involves managing financial performance, driving transformation, and acting as the primary finance partner for executive leadership. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of financial leadership experience in the banking sector and a strong strategic mindset. Opportunities to innovate and lead in a fast-paced environment are provided.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in financial leadership roles within Corporate / Wholesale Banking.
• Proven ability to lead finance transformation and build scalable systems.
• Strong understanding of banking regulations and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial performance of the Corporate and Investment Banking Group.
• Act as the primary finance partner for the Group Head of CIBG.
• Drive digital and AI-led transformation across the finance domain.

Skills

Financial leadership

Analytical skills

Strategic mindset

Communication skills

Education

ACA / MBA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Head of Finance - CIBG.Injaz-Wholesale Banking Finance & Planning.Corporate Affairs role at Mashreq Corporate & Investment Banking Group. This is a senior leadership position within the Corporate Affairs function, part of the GCFO Office, supporting the Group’s strategic finance agenda through close alignment with CIBG leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial performance of Mashreq’s Corporate and Investment Banking Group (CIBG), a core pillar contributing to a significant portion of the Group’s revenue. The CIBG Finance function spans sectors including Real Estate, Trading, Services & Manufacturing, Public Sector & Energy, and Contracting Finance, as well as product groups such as Investment Banking, Global Transaction Banking (GTB), Corporate Origination, Mashreq Al Islami, and Digital Studio.
• Act as the primary finance partner for the Group Head of CIBG, ensuring alignment on financial strategy, performance, and decision-making.
• Provide proactive financial advisory to the Head of CIBG and Head of Finance - Wholesale Banking Groups, enabling strategic business decision-making and driving transformation across the finance function.
• Ensure rigorous performance management, real-time financial insight, and robust governance to support growth, profitability, and enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Drive digital and AI-led transformation across the CIBG finance domain, championing standardization, automation, and predictive analytics.
• Support the GCFO’s leadership agenda and contribute to Group-wide finance initiatives through the Wholesale Banking Finance leadership platform.
• Lead business advice, strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management for CIBG, aligning with Group strategy and enabling data-driven decision-making.
• Oversee financial processes to identify and address risks and opportunities in a timely manner.
• Serve as the single point of contact for the Finance Head of Wholesale Banking and Group Head of CIBG on all CIBG finance-related matters.
• Drive standardization, digitalization, and alignment of CIBG finance processes and systems; ensure robust financial governance, risk management, and compliance in coordination with Country CFOs.
• Oversee and ensure financial controls across CIBG Finance to maintain integrity of financial reporting and compliance with Group policies and regulatory standards.
• Lead finance transformation initiatives and adoption of emerging technologies including AI tools for planning and performance tracking.
• Represent Finance in CIBG and Group-wide steering committees and strategic forums.
• Prepare consolidated MBOs for the Group Head of CIBG, including performance data for the FI segment, to enable an enterprise-wide view.
• Critically review business initiatives, challenge assumptions, and provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
• Supervise and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of agility, integrity, and innovation.
• Champion Emiratization, talent development, and succession planning. Consolidate CIBG strategic plans into financials and monitor KPIs to ensure performance delivery.

Operating Environment, Framework and Boundaries

• Operate in a dynamic, high-growth business landscape across complex regulatory environments.
• Interact daily with the Head of Finance - Wholesale Banking, Group Head of CIBG, product heads, segment heads, operations, and risk.
• Provide day-to-day financial oversight to CIBG business segments and collaborate with segment / product finance teams to ensure Wholesale Banking governance.
• Collaborate with Transformation, Digital, Risk, and Operations to drive financial integration and performance initiatives.
• Coordinate with external auditors, regulators, and strategy consultants on key business and financial matters.
• Represent CIBG Finance in senior forums and cross-functional committees at the Group level.

Problem Solving

• Navigate complex financial and commercial challenges across sectors and geographies.
• Evaluate and respond to evolving regulatory and accounting standards.
• Integrate business strategies with digital, risk, and operations inputs to align financial decisions with enterprise goals.
• Continuously enhance MIS systems and data analytics to support forward-looking financial decisions.
• Provide strategic alternatives and fact-based recommendations for new product launches, partnerships, and growth markets.

Decision Making Authority & Responsibility

• Approve and oversee financial plans, performance targets, and resource allocations for CIBG.
• Jointly approve major capital and operating expenditures with the Group Head of CIBG and Head of Finance – Wholesale Banking Groups.
• Own CIBG’s financial governance and drive accountability for business unit performance.
• Lead performance evaluation of segment finance leads and support MBO rating calibrations.
• Contribute to bank-wide strategic decisions through active engagement in key working committees.

Qualifications

• ACA / MBA or equivalent qualification. 15+ years of experience in financial leadership roles within Corporate / Wholesale Banking. In-depth knowledge of sectoral finance including Real Estate, FI, Public Sector, and Investment Banking. Proven ability to lead finance transformation, build scalable systems, and manage cross-border teams. Strong analytical and commercial acumen with hands-on financial modeling skills. Effective communicator with a strategic mindset and executive-level presence. Deep understanding of banking regulations, risk frameworks, and compliance standards. Demonstrated commitment to developing talent and building a high-performing finance culture.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales
• Industries : Banking

Location: Abu Dhabi and Dubai, United Arab Emirates.