Relationship Manager - Real Estate Coverage

First Abu Dhabi Bank; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the UAE seeks a Relationship Manager for Real Estate Coverage to manage and grow client portfolios. This role includes driving performance, ensuring compliance, and providing exceptional service while working within a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have strong finance backgrounds and experience in real estate or commercial banking.

Benefits

Access to high-value real estate clients and complex deals

Competitive salary and performance incentives

Career growth within a prestigious UAE bank

Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in real estate finance or commercial banking relationship management is essential.
• Professional qualification in accounting is an advantage.
• Strong skills in financial interpretation and credit appraisal required.

Responsibilities

• Manage business development and client service through the designated coverage team.
• Grow portfolio revenues while managing risks and cross-sell FAB products.
• Conduct credit reviews, appraisals, and financial modeling.

Skills

Financial interpretation

Credit appraisal

Modeling

Communication

Client expectation management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Business, or related field

Job description

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management)

Nationality: Any

Vacancy: 1

Job Title: Relationship Manager - Real Estate Coverage

Job Overview

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE's largest financial institution, is seeking a skilled Relationship Manager to lead and grow its Real Estate portfolio. This role involves managing client relationships, driving loan performance, and cross-selling financial products while ensuring regulatory compliance and exceptional service delivery.

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Industry: Banking

Function: Relationship Management

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Current Location: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Manage business development and client service through the designated coverage team
• Grow portfolio revenues while managing risks and maintaining a low non-performing loan ratio
• Conduct credit reviews, appraisals, feasibility assessments, and financial modeling
• Ensure timely credit renewals, documentation compliance, and adherence to internal policies
• Cross-sell a full range of FAB products, including GTB and GFM solutions
• Act as a key contact for client service issues, supporting other teams in complex sales
• Maintain accurate KYC, call reports, and operational documentation
• Deliver excellent customer service and foster long-term relationships
• Enhance credit analysis skills and support team performance
• Meet audit expectations and SLA commitments for onboarding new clients
• Work within authorized limits and escalate exceptions appropriately

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Business, or related field
• Professional qualification in accounting is an advantage
• Experience in real estate finance or commercial banking relationship management
• Strong financial interpretation, credit appraisal, and modeling skills
• Excellent communication skills in English; Arabic is preferable
• Ability to manage client expectations and work under pressure
• Understanding of legal and regulatory requirements

What We Offer

• Access to high-value real estate clients and complex deals
• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Career growth within a prestigious UAE bank
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment