Associate Director, Coverage International - Dubai

To manage and grow large account portfolios and client relationships for assigned portfolio in the Corporate Banking segment; improve service quality levels and supervise the subordinates’ day-to-day activities and client interactions to ensure that the objectives are constantly met and its revenue targets achieved, while maintaining client satisfaction and portfolio credit quality. High collaboration required internally and externally, with local and international client outreach (includes meetings in different time zones and tight deadline submissions). A highly engaged person who can drive the business and internal processes to ensure approvals are sought in a short time span.

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.

Responsibilities:

Client and Market Analysis

• Participate in the financial analysis conducted on clients and their respective industries/ markets to identify potential opportunities and risks.

  
  

Client Relationship Management

• Support the relationship managers to originate new business opportunities with target clients across banking products.

  
  

• Provide operational and administrative support for client accounts, ensuring all banking products and services are delivered accurately and on time.

  
  

•  Coordinate the full process of client transactions, including documentation review, following up on approvals, and ensuring smooth execution with internal teams.

  
  

• Maintain the client relationships within the Portfolio to an acceptable level set by the Bank’s management.

  
  

• Support the team to Achieve team’s financial performance targets.

  
  

• Ensure all clients’ files /documents are maintained.

  
  

• Ensure all credit reviews are submitted on time and agreed conditions are met.

  
  

• Maintain a satisfactory audit on the portfolio.

  
  

• Learning & Development – Attend appropriate on and off-the-job training programs.

  
  

• Ensure that all internal processes for existing portfolio and NTBs are met in line with the Bank’s policies & procedures.

  
  

• Adhere to process KPI’s and, ORM, BCP & Internal Audit requirements. 

  
  

Day-to-Day Activities

• Assist the team in the day-to-day administrative and transactional activities such as client calls, payment processing, documentation follow up, account openings, updating pipeline, and any other activities in the unit/team to ensure continuity of work and the delivery of effective and high-quality outputs.

  
  

• 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.

  
  

Policies, Systems, Processes, and Procedures

• Follow all relevant policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.

  
  

MIS and Reports

Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate statements and reports to meet the unit’s requirements, policies, and standards.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Management , Engineering or related discipline.

  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes: 

• Knowledge of the banking sector, and FAB’s products and business strategies

  
  

• Ability to work under pressure and adjust quickly to changing priorities

  
  

• Computer proficiency

  
  

• Ability to analyses and research information

  
  

• Banking software systems proficiency 

  
  

• Data analysis and financial modelling skills

  
  

• Credit analysis and FOREX skills 

  
  

• Communication skills

  
  

Minimum Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Corporate ( Coverage )