VP- Credit - GM

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the UAE is seeking a Vice President of Credit Management for Global Markets. The role requires deep expertise in credit risk evaluation and entails conducting credit risk assessments, developing risk management strategies, and working closely with investment teams. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, over 10 years of relevant banking experience, and strong skills in credit risk assessment and financial modeling. This is a full-time position with no remote work option.

Qualifications

• 10 years relevant experience in the banking sector, with at least 5-7 years in similar positions.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and structured lending.
• Prior experience in private credit and NAV financing.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Credit risk assessment

Financial risk modeling

Quantitative analysis

Cash flow analysis

Leadership skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

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

Master's/MBA preferred

Tools

ISDA/CSA GMRA LMA documentation

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