Vice President Credit & General Manager

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - AED 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the UAE seeks a Vice President of Credit Management to analyze and manage credit risks across various asset classes. The role requires 10 years of experience in the banking sector, with strong knowledge in credit risk evaluation and financial analysis. The responsible candidate will collaborate closely with investment teams and implement risk management strategies to safeguard the bank's investment portfolio. This is a full-time position with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience in the banking sector with 5-7 years in similar positions.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and credit risk assessment.
• Prior experience in Private credit/nav financing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough credit risk assessments for complex financial transactions.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies.
• Collaborate with investment teams to evaluate credit exposure.

Skills

Credit risk assessment

Financial risk modeling

Cash flow analysis

Project management

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or relevant discipline

Masters/MBA (preferred)

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

The Vice President of Credit Management for Global Markets will be responsible for analyzing assessing and managing credit risk across various asset classes including investments private credit NAV financing private Equity repo/reverse repo total return swaps (TRS) derivatives (IRS Options Swaptions etc) and Lending products. This role requires a highly analytical individual with deep expertise in credit risk evaluation particularly in financial institutions (FI) and non-bank financial institutions (NBFI).

The successful candidate will work closely with investment teams to ensure the banks portfolio remains resilient against credit defaults. This position demands a combination of quantitative rigor strategic risk assessment and proactive portfolio management.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Credit responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough credit risk assessments for complex financial transactions across multiple asset classes.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to safeguard the banks investment portfolio.
• Collaborate closely with investment teams to evaluate credit exposure and recommend risk mitigation measures.
• Oversee documentation and contractual agreements including ISDA/CSA GMRA LMA and Islamic global market documentation.
• Monitor market trends regulatory developments and emerging risks to enhance the banks credit risk framework.
• Provide leadership and guidance on best practices in credit management within global markets.

Job Context:

Specific Accountability:

• Adherence to Policies Processes and Procedures of FAB Regulators etc.
• Overall Quality of Global Markets Portfolio
• Credit Processing and Approval Turnaround Time

Qualifications :

Knowledge & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree Business Accounting Finance or relevant discipline (Masters/MBA preferred)
• 10 years relevant experience in the banking sector with at least 5-7 years in similar positions
• Strong understanding of financial statements credit risk assessment cash flow analysis and structured lending.
• Prior experience in Private credit / nav financing is a must.

Skills:

• Extensive experience in credit risk assessment particularly in FI and NBFI customers.
• Strong proficiency in financial risk modeling quantitative analysis and cash flow analysis.
• Expertise in industry-standard legal documentation including ISDA/CSA GMRA LMA and Islamic finance agreements.
• Ability to work independently & is self-motivated
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Project management problem solving and people skills
• Strong experience working across teams to deliver consistent outcomes
• Leadership skills

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time