Head of Investment Management Solutions, Asset Management

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Investment Management Executive to lead strategic initiatives and manage client engagement. The ideal candidate should have at least 20 years in financial services with significant leadership experience in investment management. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and flexible working options in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible and remote working options

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience in financial services, with 10 years in investment management leadership.
• Experience in capital raising for private markets or asset management products.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for ADCB Asset Management’s offerings.
• Engage with key client relationships to enhance service adoption.
• Identify strategic product development opportunities.
• Manage team performance and development following ADCB policies.
• Implement improvements to departmental processes.
• Contribute to organizational change initiatives.
• Deliver high service standards in customer interactions.

Skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Influencing ability

Fluency in English

Arabic preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or equivalent subject

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

Private Banking provides high-net-worth clients with an end-to-end banking service to help manage their full banking and investment needs effectively. Our dedicated bankers provide a wide variety of solutions to meet clients’ investment and borrowing requirements, including complex and bespoke loan structuring. Wealth preservation requirements are addressed through a comprehensive wealth planning solution, tailored to individual needs

In this role, your key responsibilities include:

• Management of the Investment Management Solutions- Alongside the CIO and direct reports, set the strategic direction of all aspects of ADCB Asset Management’s investment management and private markets offering. Lead the teams in executing the strategic vision, helping resolve internal challenges with control functions and other stakeholders as and when they arise. In agreement with the CIO, the role has responsibility for setting and delivering the budget (revenue and AUM) for the product lines within Investment Management Solutions.
• Client Engagement- Alongside relationship managers, product specialists and investment advisers, engage with key client relationships to win meaningful wallet share for Asset Management products and services
• Product Strategy- Alongside ADCB segment coverage and Asset Management product and sales heads, identify strategic opportunities for product development and lead the teams through the design, execution and implementation of those initiatives
• People Management- Manage self and team in line with ADCB’s people management policies, procedures, processes and practices to ensure adherence and to maximize own and employee contribution to business performance. Manage the effective achievement of the team’s objectives through setting individual objectives, managing performance, developing the team and providing formal and informal feedback to maximize overall performance, engagement and motivation
• Policies, Processes, Systems and Procedures- Recommend and implement improvements to departmental policies, procedures and processes covering all areas of activity so that all relevant procedural requirements are fulfilled while ensuring that ADCB delivers best-in-class services, products and innovation
• Continuous Improvement- Identify opportunities to contribute to organizational and departmental change initiatives, programmes and projects taking into account best practice and standards in the business environment
• Customer Service- Demonstrate Our Promise and apply the ADCB Service Standards to deliver the Bank’s required levels of service in all internal and external customer interactions

The ideal candidate should have the following experience:

• At least 20 years of experience within a financial services firm with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a distribution, advisory or investment management leadership role
• Bachelor's degree in finance or equivalent subject
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent relationship building, negotiation skills and proven ability to influence others
• Significant experience in capital raising for private markets and / or traditional asset management products
• Fluency in English required; Arabic preferred

What we offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: This includes market-leading medical insurance, group life and personal accident insurance, paid leave and leave airfare, employee preferential rates on loans and finance facilities, staff discounts and offers, and children education assistance (for certain job levels).
• Flexible and Remote Working Options: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, subject to eligibility and job requirements.
• Learning and Development Opportunities: We value and facilitate continuous learning and personal development, through a variety of exciting learning opportunities, such as structured instructor-led courses, a comprehensive e-Learning catalog, on-the-job training and professional development programs.

At ADCB, we are dedicated to creating a respectful, caring and disciplined work environment that aligns with your career ambitions.