Relationship Manager - Sovereign Wealth Funds

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Relationship Manager for Sovereign Wealth Funds to manage and grow strategic client relationships, support mandate origination, and coordinate market analysis, product positioning, and deal execution.

You will work closely with Managing Directors and Executive Directors, ensuring excellent service quality, driving revenue targets, and maintaining portfolio credit quality across complex financial arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and growth of Sovereign Wealth Fund and Financial Sponsor relationships.
• Maintain regular engagement with clients at junior through mid-senior levels.
• Provide relationship management support across day-to-day client requirements and deal activity.
• Maintain a strong focus on service quality and client satisfaction.
• Work with senior coverage colleagues to strengthen existing relationships and identify additional opportunities.
• Anticipate potential issues affecting client relationships or transactions and support timely resolution.

Job description

Relationship Manager - Sovereign Wealth Funds Job Snapshot Role: Relationship Manager - Sovereign Wealth Funds Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Industry: Banking Function: Relationship Management Experience: Not specified Job Type: Full Time Position Overview First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking a Relationship Manager - Sovereign Wealth Funds for an on-site role in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The position supports the management and growth of relationships with Sovereign Wealth Funds and Financial Sponsors, contributing to mandate origination, client coverage, market analysis, product positioning, and deal execution. The role works closely with Managing Directors and Executive Directors to develop business opportunities while maintaining strong client service, revenue performance, and portfolio credit quality.

Job Details

Country: UAE

City: Abu Dhabi

Industry: Banking

Function: Relationship Management

Salary: Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality: Not specified

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Client Coverage and Relationship Management

• Support the management and growth of Sovereign Wealth Fund and Financial Sponsor relationships.
• Maintain regular engagement with clients at junior through mid-senior levels.
• Provide relationship management support across day-to-day client requirements and deal activity.
• Maintain a strong focus on service quality and client satisfaction.
• Work with senior coverage colleagues to strengthen existing relationships and identify additional opportunities.
• Anticipate potential issues affecting client relationships or transactions and support timely resolution.

Origination and Business Development

• Contribute to mandate origination through market and industry analysis.
• Support the identification and development of new business opportunities.
• Prepare client presentations and supporting materials.
• Assist in pitching existing product offerings to clients.
• Explore potential products capable of addressing identified client financial needs.
• Contribute to business development activity aimed at achieving team objectives and revenue targets.

Deal Flow and Portfolio Support

• Support the supervision and coordination of day-to-day activities and deal flow.
• Maintain visibility over active client opportunities and relationship priorities.
• Contribute to effective execution through close coordination with senior team members.
• Support achievement of the team 's revenue objectives.
• Maintain attention to portfolio credit quality while pursuing business opportunities.
• Balance commercial objectives with client satisfaction and relationship requirements.

Market and Industry Analysis

Conduct market and industry analysis to support client discussions, opportunity identification, mandate origination, and product positioning. Analytical work should provide senior team members with relevant information for evaluating opportunities and preparing client engagements.

Team Leadership

The role includes responsibility for managing and leading junior team members. This involves supporting their day-to-day activities, maintaining appropriate focus across client and deal priorities, and contributing to effective delivery of the team 's objectives.