Head of Investment Products

First Abu Dhabi Bank; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the UAE seeks a Head of Investment Products to lead strategic growth in investment solutions across Global Private Banking. This pivotal role encompasses product governance, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with global teams, ensuring innovation and alignment with international standards in investment offerings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of leadership experience in investment banking, fund management, or wealth advisory.
• Deep understanding of structured products, LP-GP vehicles, and discretionary portfolio services.
• Familiarity with global regulations for cross-border product compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end governance of investment products including sourcing and ongoing management.
• Oversee the launch of in-house funds and structured investment solutions.
• Manage the Investment Committee and represent FAB at industry forums.

Skills

Leadership

Product Development

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Banking, Marketing, or Liberal Arts

Job description

Job Title
Head of Investment Products - Global Private Banking
Job Description
Head of Investment Products - Global Private Banking

Job Overview
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is hiring a Head of Investment Products to lead the development, governance, and strategic growth of investment solutions across the Global Private Banking segment. This is a senior leadership role based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, responsible for product innovation, regulatory alignment, third-party vendor management, and multi-jurisdictional governance across various asset classes and investment services.

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Banking
Function: Finance / Investment Banking
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full Time

Job Overview
As Head of Investment Products, you will drive the investment product strategy for the Global Private Banking division. This includes overseeing product design, sourcing and governance across UCITS platforms, structured products, private placements, and discretionary investment offerings. You will lead regulatory engagement, ensure compliance with global standards, manage investment committees, and collaborate with global teams in Switzerland, Singapore, London, and Egypt.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the end-to-end governance of investment products including sourcing, selection, design, and ongoing management
* Develop and execute the annual Investment Products Calendar in collaboration with distribution teams
* Oversee the launch of in-house funds, structured investment solutions, and capital market offerings
* Maintain and enhance FAB s UCITS and regional fund platforms, ensuring compliance with board and regulatory standards
* Spearhead the Focus List process, including product risk rating methodologies and governance frameworks
* Manage the Investment Committee (IC), Investment Products Steering Committee (IPSC), and Asset Allocation Committee
* Lead Wealth Solutions offerings, onboarding global service providers in trust, real estate, and estate planning
* Represent FAB at industry roundtables, forums, and conferences on product governance and cross-border investments
* Develop private client strategies across MENA, Asia, Europe, and Islamic investment jurisdictions
* Drive content development for FAB s investment offerings on digital platforms and websites
* Manage new issues and IPOs tailored to private banking clientele including LTV structures and subscription processes
* Lead special situations and client restructuring initiatives in collaboration with senior FAB leadership
* Establish and implement a Credit Advisory framework aligned with private banking needs

Job Requirements

* Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, Banking, Marketing, or Liberal Arts
* Minimum of 18 years of leadership experience in investment banking, fund management, or wealth advisory
* Proven experience in product development, fund structuring, UCITS governance, and private banking investments
* Deep understanding of structured products, LP-GP vehicles, and discretionary portfolio services
* Familiarity with global regulations (e.g., Swiss FINMA, Singapore MAS, UK FCA) for cross-border product compliance
* Strategic thinker with strong execution skills and stakeholder management experience across geographies
* Effective communicator with the ability to engage executive leadership, regulators, and external partners

Company Industry

• Banking
• Broking

Department / Functional Area

• Finance
• Treasury

Keywords

• Head Of Investment Products

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