Strategic Defence & Aerospace Banking Director

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) in the United Arab Emirates seeks a driven corporate banking professional to manage and grow strategic account portfolios within the Defence and Aerospace segment. You will drive tailored financial solutions, oversee day-to-day activities, and ensure seamless client engagements across multiple time zones to achieve revenue growth and high client satisfaction.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, rapid internal approvals, strong credit discipline, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Management, Engineering or related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in corporate banking (coverage).
• Knowledge of the banking sector, and FAB’s products and business strategies.
• Ability to work under pressure and adjust quickly to changing priorities.
• Computer proficiency.
• Ability to analyse and research information.
• Banking software systems proficiency.
• Data analysis and financial modelling skills.
• Credit analysis and FOREX skills.
• Communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in financial analysis conducted on clients and industries/markets to identify opportunities and risks.
• Originate new business opportunities with target clients across banking products.
• Develop Term Sheet, Information Memorandum, mandate letter, etc.
• Examine and resolve credit, market, and operational risk with products and enablement units.
• Pitch, review, negotiate and conclude deals.
• Maintain the credit quality of client relationships within the portfolio as per Bank’s targets.
• Achieve individual and team financial performance targets.
• Identify and develop cross-selling opportunities and increase cross-sell ratio with key clients.
• Ensure Account Plans are prepared and maintained for all key clients.
• Ensure all clients’ files/Documents are maintained.
• Ensure all credit reviews are submitted on time and conditions met.
• Maintain a satisfactory audit on the portfolio.
• Learning and Development – attend training programs.
• Adhere to internal processes and policies including ORM, BCP & Internal Audit.
• Assist the Executive Director / Line Manager in day-to-day admin and transactional activities.
• Manage and follow up on KYC and compliance requirements per policies.
• Follow all policies and procedures for consistency and control.
• Assist in preparation of timely statements and reports.
• Maximize portfolio returns by NTB bookings and cross-sell activities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Credit analysis

Forex

Data analysis

Communication

Stress management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related

Tools

Banking software

Job description

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) in the United Arab Emirates seeks a driven corporate banking professional to manage and grow strategic account portfolios within the Defence and Aerospace segment. You will drive tailored financial solutions, oversee day-to-day activities, and ensure seamless client engagements across multiple time zones to achieve revenue growth and high client satisfaction.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, rapid internal approvals, strong credit discipline, and