Relationship Manager - Corporate Accounts

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 290,160 - 446,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for professional growth

Exposure to corporate banking operations

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Relationship Manager for Corporate Accounts. This role focuses on managing large corporate relationships, enhancing client satisfaction, and achieving service quality. The ideal candidate will possess extensive corporate banking experience and be comfortable coordinating with a range of internal teams to meet client needs.

The position offers considerable exposure to corporate banking operations and provides opportunities for professional growth within a leading financial institution.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in corporate banking, relationship management, large account handling, or portfolio management.
• Strong understanding of corporate banking products, client relationship management, credit quality, and revenue generation.
• Ability to coordinate efficiently with credit, risk, compliance, operations, product, and service teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow assigned large account portfolios within the corporate banking segment.
• Build strong client relationships and maintain regular engagement with key corporate decision-makers.
• Support revenue growth by identifying client needs, cross-selling suitable banking solutions.

Skills

Corporate banking

Large account management

Relationship management

Portfolio growth

Client relationship development

Revenue target achievement

Corporate client servicing

Credit quality monitoring

Portfolio risk awareness

Internal approval coordination

Education

University degree in Banking, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field

Job description

• Role: Relationship Manager - Corporate Accounts
• Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Banking
• Function: Account Management-Non-Commissioned
• Experience: Relevant corporate banking experience
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: 26,000-40,000 (estimated; confirm final offer with employer)

Job Overview

Relationship Manager - Corporate Accounts in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a banking portfolio management role focused on growing large corporate relationships, improving service quality, supervising client interactions, and supporting revenue achievement across assigned corporate banking accounts. This opportunity is suited for a highly engaged relationship banking professional who can manage complex portfolios, coordinate internal approvals, and maintain strong client satisfaction while protecting portfolio credit quality.

Context

The Relationship Manager - Corporate Accounts will manage an assigned portfolio of large corporate banking clients and support the growth of profitable long-term relationships. The role requires strong client coverage, internal coordination, credit awareness, and service ownership to ensure business objectives and revenue targets are consistently achieved. The position involves frequent collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders, including local and international clients. The successful candidate will be expected to manage time-sensitive submissions, coordinate approvals quickly, handle meetings across different time zones, and drive internal processes with urgency while maintaining quality, governance, and portfolio discipline.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and grow assigned large account portfolios within the corporate banking segment.
• Build strong client relationships and maintain regular engagement with key corporate decision-makers.
• Support revenue growth by identifying client needs, cross-selling suitable banking solutions, and deepening account relationships.
• Improve service quality by ensuring client requests, queries, and operational needs are handled efficiently.
• Supervise subordinates’ daily activities, client interactions, and follow-up actions to ensure performance objectives are met.
• Monitor client satisfaction and take action to resolve service gaps, delays, or process bottlenecks.
• Maintain portfolio credit quality by keeping close oversight of client activity, risk indicators, documentation, and internal follow-ups.
• Coordinate with credit, risk, compliance, operations, product, legal, and service teams to support client requirements.
• Drive internal approval processes and ensure required submissions are prepared and escalated within short turnaround times.
• Support local and international client outreach, including meetings scheduled across different time zones.
• Prepare and coordinate deadline-driven submissions for facilities, portfolio reviews, client requirements, and internal approvals.
• Maintain accurate communication with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure expectations are clearly managed.
• Review client interactions and portfolio activity to identify opportunities for improved business performance.
• Guide junior team members or support staff to ensure consistent service standards and accurate client handling.
• Work within bank policies, credit standards, operational procedures, and governance requirements.

Ideal Profile

• University degree in Banking, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in corporate banking, relationship management, large account handling, or portfolio management.
• Strong understanding of corporate banking products, client relationship management, credit quality, and revenue generation.
• Experience managing large corporate clients or complex account portfolios will be an advantage.
• Ability to coordinate efficiently with credit, risk, compliance, operations, product, and service teams.
• Strong client-facing skills with the confidence to engage senior corporate stakeholders.
• Commercially focused, proactive, and able to identify opportunities for portfolio growth.
• Good understanding of credit discipline, documentation follow-up, internal approvals, and service delivery standards.
• Able to supervise day-to-day client support activities and guide subordinate performance.
• Comfortable working under tight timelines, managing urgent submissions, and supporting international client communication.
• Highly organized, energetic, and able to drive business and internal processes with accountability.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to balance revenue goals, customer experience, and portfolio risk.

Skills Set

• Corporate banking
• Large account management
• Relationship management
• Portfolio growth
• Client relationship development
• Revenue target achievement
• Corporate client servicing
• Credit quality monitoring
• Portfolio risk awareness
• Internal approval coordination
• Client meeting management
• International client outreach
• Deadline-driven submissions
• Stakeholder coordination
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Service quality improvement
• Business development support
• Team supervision
• Client satisfaction management
• Corporate banking products
• Credit documentation follow-up
• Banking governance

Benefits

This role offers valuable exposure to large corporate account management within a major banking institution in Abu Dhabi. It provides the opportunity to manage important client relationships, support portfolio expansion, coordinate with senior internal teams, and contribute directly to revenue performance and service excellence. The position is a strong fit for a relationship banking professional who wants to build expertise in high-value corporate portfolios, client coverage, credit-conscious growth, and fast-paced banking coordination.

About the Company

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is one of the UAE’s leading financial institutions, offering a broad range of banking services across corporate, investment, retail, private banking, and global markets. FAB supports clients through strong governance, advanced banking solutions, regional market expertise, and a client-focused approach to financial services across the UAE and wider region.