Director, Corporate Banking Abu Dhabi

Role overview

Client and portfolio responsibilities

• Analyze clients and their industries and markets to identify opportunities and risks.
• Originate corporate banking business; develop term sheets, information memoranda, and mandate letters.
• Assess transaction credit, market, and operational risks with product and enablement teams.
• Pitch, review, negotiate, and conclude deals.
• Maintain portfolio credit quality and achieve individual and team financial targets.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities, grow client relationships and products, and maximize portfolio returns through new-to-bank bookings.
• Maintain account plans and client files; submit credit reviews on time and meet agreed conditions.
• Maintain satisfactory portfolio audit outcomes and comply with bank policies, procedures, KPIs, ORM, BCP, and internal audit requirements.

Day-to-day and reporting

• Support the Executive Director or line manager with client calls and team activities to ensure continuity and effective delivery.
• Follow up on KYC and compliance requirements under bank policies and regulatory requirements.
• Follow relevant policies, processes, procedures, and instructions.
• Assist in preparing timely, accurate statements and reports.

Required qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of the banking sector and FAB products and business strategies.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities; computer and banking software proficiency.
• Ability to analyze and research information; data analysis and financial modelling skills.
• Credit analysis, FOREX, and communication skills.
• 8–10 years of experience in corporate banking coverage.

Preferred qualification

• A master’s degree in business administration or finance is preferred.