Senior Documentation Officer – Corporate Banking

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Officer, Documentation BBG to manage and vet facility documentation for credit facilities. You will ensure proper execution, enforceability of security documents, and maintain collateral records across the bank’s systems.

You will work with corporate banking teams to verify signatories, prepare facility letters, and support regulatory reporting while meeting strict turnaround times.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Corporate Banking experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a Corporate CAD function.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Knowledge of UAE regulatory requirements, including Central Bank regulations.
• Fluent English written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Facility Offer Letters, Term Loan Agreements, and security documents in accordance with approved credit facilities.
• Review and verify security and support documents to ensure proper execution and validity.
• Verify signatories’ authorities through resolutions, powers of attorney, and other supporting documentation.
• Rectify discrepancies and deficiencies in existing security documentation related to legacy facilities.
• Ensure approvals are obtained for any deferred or waived documentation requirements.
• Prepare accurate and timely internal and regulatory reports.
• Monitor documentation deficiencies, including expired and deferred documents, and follow up for timely renewal.
• Maintain up-to-date collateral records within the bank’s systems.
• Conduct periodic reviews and clean-up of obsolete security documents.
• Verify that all required security and support documents are available and valid during credit renewal reviews.
• Lodge security documents and collateral records into the bank’s systems.
• Review approvals related to collateral releases and ensure all liabilities and facilities are cleared before release.
• Support the creation, amendment, registration, and release of securities, mortgages, and charges with government and free zone authorities.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders for collateral registration and maintenance.
• Advise the Credit Control Unit regarding the release of credit lines in the bank’s system.
• Adhere to CIB Group Credit Policy Guidelines and CAD Documentation SOPs.
• Meet agreed turnaround times for documentation processing and limits release requests.
• Monitor expiring and expired securities held in favor of the bank.
• Support business growth through effective documentation services.
• Ensure timely submission of reports.

Skills

Banking software

Excel

Word

Written English

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Teamwork

Corporate banking

CAD knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

First Abu Dhabi Bank in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Officer, Documentation BBG to manage and vet facility documentation for credit facilities. You will ensure proper execution, enforceability of security documents, and maintain collateral records across the bank’s systems.

You will work with corporate banking teams to verify signatories, prepare facility letters, and support regulatory reporting while meeting strict turnaround times.