Director, Privileged Client Banking
Skills
About This Role
Client and Market Analysis
- Conduct financial analysis on clients and their respective geographies/ industries/ markets to identify potential opportunities and risks
- Onboard new clients as and when required
Business Origination
- Originate new business opportunities with target clients across banking products and inline with relevant policies
- Obtain support from relevant stakeholders and governance forums to close deals (e.g., credit, products, GT)
- Develop Term Sheet, Information Memorandum, Mandate letter….etc.
- Examine & resolve credit, market and operational risk aspects of the transactions in collaboration with products and enablement units
- Maintain the credit quality of the clients relationships within the Portfolio to an acceptable level set by the Bank’s management
- Pitch, review, negotiate and conclude deals
Client Relationship Management
- Prepare and Maintain Account Plans for all clients with support from relevant partners (e.g., products, international banking, consumer banking, Asset Management, etc.)
- Organize client meetings with relevant partners/ seniority to deepen FAB relationship within the portfolio
- Identify & develop cross selling opportunities and increase cross-sell ratio and returns with clients
- Support client on their day-to-day banking requirements with support from the other team members (as applicable)
- Ensure customer satisfaction remains high and meets the targeted NPS score
Collaboration
- Align with other PCG teams as well as GTB, GM, and GCF product partners to identify and convert opportunities
- Align with International banking to support client in FAB network locations
- Collaborate with other business divisions to drive cross-BU collaboration
- Support Unit/Divisional/Bank-wide initiatives (as required or assigned)
Operational
- Follow all relevant policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner
- Conduct periodic reviews of risks (credit, operational, compliance etc.) within the portfolio on a regular basis
- Drive day-to-day administrative and transactional activities such as client calls, documentation follow up, pipeline updates, and any other activities in the unit/team to ensure continuity of work and delivery of effective/high quality output
- Ensure that internal processes for existing portfolio/ NTBs are in-line with the Bank’s policies & procedures.
- Manage and follow up on KYC and compliance requirements in order to ensure consistency with the Bank’s KYC and AML policies and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure all credit reviews are submitted on time and agreed conditions are met.
- Ensure all clients’ files /documents are maintained
- Maintain a satisfactory audit on the portfolio
- Adhere to process KPI’s and, ORM, BCP & Internal Audit requirements
- Prepare timely and accurate statements and reports to meet the unit’s requirements, policies, and standards
Leadership
- Act as Role Model for the peer group
- Achieve individual financial performance targets
- Learning & Development – Attend appropriate on and off-the-job training programs to develop skills and upgrade knowledge
Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related discipline.
- Master’s degree in Business Administration is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes
- Deep Knowledge of Corporate and Investment Banking sector
- Understanding of FAB’s product offering and business strategy
- Ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to drive business
- Strong relationship management skills both internally and externally
- Sound communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to analyze and research information
- Deep Financial and credit analysis ability with an aptitude to identify opportunities and close business deals
- Data analysis and financial modelling skills
- Ability to work under pressure and adjust quickly to changing priorities
- Proficient in MS Office (excel, word and Power-point)
Minimum Experience
- 8-10 years of experience in corporate and/or investment banking
About Us
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions.
We offer a comprehensive range of personal and private banking services, including credit cards, Islamic banking, investments, loans, and mortgages.
Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to provide top-tier financial solutions to our clients.
Life at FAB:
Working at FAB means being part of a team of talented and passionate individuals with a shared vision to support the ambitions of our stakeholders to "Grow Stronger." We embrace the needs of our customers across the globe with a sense of responsibility and confidence driven by extensive expertise that can only be delivered by an ambitious world-class organization
Career Development
FAB offers unique career choices, a chance to innovate, craft solutions for the future, and express yourself in a performance-based culture that will unleash the best in you.
Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting your career, FAB provides a range of learning and development initiatives to support all employees through training and skill development.
Our Values
At FAB, we place our customers at the core of our activities, live our values each day in every way, celebrate achievements, and empower each other to deliver leading solutions.
We have structured plans for the recruitment and career progression of Emirati talent to enable them to make a mark in the financial and banking sector both regionally and globaly that rewards your hard work and dedication.
Join our team and be part of a journey to shape the future of banking.
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