Full-Time

Director-Privileged Client Banking

First Abu Dhabi Bank

First Abu Dhabi Bank

Leading UAE bank offering global services

No salary listed

Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

In Person

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Data Analysis
Investment Banking
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related discipline
  • Master’s degree in Business Administration is preferred
  • 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)
  • 8-10 years of experience in corporate and/or investment banking
Responsibilities
  • Grow and manage large account portfolios and sensitive client relationships for assigned portfolio in the Private Client Group segment; improve service quality levels and supervise the subordinates’ day-to-day activities and client interactions to ensure that the team’s objectives are constantly met and its revenue targets achieved, while maintaining client satisfaction and portfolio credit quality
  • Conduct financial analysis on clients and their respective geographies/ industries/ markets to identify potential opportunities and risks
  • Onboard new clients as and when required
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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
Desired Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Business Administration is preferred

FAB is the largest bank in the United Arab Emirates, serving individuals, SMEs, large businesses, and governments. It offers a broad range of services including personal, private, corporate and investment banking, wealth and asset management, trade finance, cash management, real estate finance, and Islamic banking, with access to global capital markets. It earns money from interest and fees across its products, and its online and mobile platforms let customers manage their finances digitally. Its goal is to support diverse clients with comprehensive financial services while expanding its international footprint and promoting ESG-aligned lending and energy-transition initiatives.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • FAB's $700M sukuk in May 2026 drew $1.5B orderbook, tightening spreads to 85bps over Treasuries.
  • FAB-Mastercard SME card suite integrates with business app, targeting 65M digitized SMEs.
  • FAB coordinated DAE's $2.8B credit facility in May 2026, expanding aviation financing.

What critics are saying

  • Emirates NBD co-leads AD Ports' $2.5B refinancing, eroding FAB's syndicated loan share.
  • Qatar National Bank captures 20-30% of FAB's UAE SME startups with superior digital platforms.
  • Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank arranges DAE's $500M sukuk, halving FAB's regional Islamic mandates.

What makes First Abu Dhabi Bank unique

  • FAB merged NBAD and FGB in April 2017, creating UAE's largest bank with $366B assets.
  • FAB combines FGB's leading consumer credit cards with NBAD's wholesale banking expertise.
  • FAB operates Temenos core banking across 12 countries, spanning five continents.

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First Abu Dhabi Bank and Mastercard launch an integrated suite of small and medium enterprise cards.

First Abu Dhabi Bank and Mastercard launch an integrated suite of small and medium enterprise cards. Dubai - Al Wahda: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE's global bank and the largest bank in the United Arab Emirates and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions, today announced the launch of an innovative three-tier suite of SME cards in partnership with Mastercard. This suite aims to empower SMEs with smart and flexible tools for managing operating expenses, working capital, and day-to-day business payments. The launch responds to the growing need of these businesses to access formal payment channels that help improve cash flows and reduce reliance on cash, checks, and manual transfers. Through integration with FAB's digital business banking services, businesses enjoy better visibility and greater control over payment processes, supporting their growth from startups to expansion-stage companies. With advanced spending controls and real-time monitoring, business owners can maintain financial discipline while benefiting from the flexibility needed to scale in a competitive market. The suite includes three cards designed to meet different business needs: ONYX, Mastercard World Elite: A premium business card that provides exceptional benefits for entrepreneurs and executives. More than just a payment tool, the Onyx card unlocks access to extraordinary experiences, including tailored business benefits and luxury travel and lifestyle privileges, supporting high-value business travel and trade relationships. SILVER: A business credit card ideal for SMEs focused on efficiency, helping to manage cash flows, control expenses, and streamline operational processes smoothly. Mastercard World: A direct debit card linked to the FAB business account, granting immediate access to company funds, with benefits including convenience, security, full control, and exclusive business perks. FAB reaffirms its commitment to supporting SMEs through their growth and expansion stages by providing practical financial solutions and insights to help them operate with confidence. The collaboration with Mastercard reflects a focus on delivering realistic and reliable solutions that meet actual business needs. According to Mastercard, 65 million SMEs were connected to the digital economy between 2020 and 2024, exceeding the target of 50 million, reflecting a deep understanding of how businesses operate today and their local and global ambitions. With integration into the bank's new business app, a dedicated corporate banking platform, these cards will become part of integrated banking solutions that provide comprehensive visibility and control in one place. The suite also offers a global rewards program with exclusive local and international merchant offers, enhancing business savings opportunities.

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