Director Contracting Emiratization

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Company DescriptionFirst Abu Dhabi Bank is an inclusive environment where each person values the experiences, perspectives, ideas and beliefs of others. We\xe2\x80\x99re in a unique position to learn from all our colleagues, combining international experience with deep cultural knowledge and local
expertise. At FAB, you\xe2\x80\x99ll have the support of your team and a strong relationship with your line manager, who will trust you with responsibility and recognize your good performance. As we embrace different ways of seeing the world, listening to each other and respecting
different viewpoints, we grow stronger together. Job Purpose:To learn, interact and shadow UK team to understand the market operation, while maintaining client satisfaction and portfolio credit quality.To provide administrative support to the UK team as required for day to dayKey Accountabilities: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:
  • Follow-up within FAB UK sub-departments/ departments on credit/ facility requests to ensure clients\xe2\x80\x99 requests are met on-time.
  • Review facility documents to ensure that the submissions in line with the bank\xe2\x80\x99s requirement.
  • Convey potential client targeting to Business Heads while providing them with clients\xe2\x80\x99 needs.
  • Conduct due diligence for business, financial and credit assessments/ appraisals and pass them for approval.
  • Be actively involved in improving internal processes and contribute to continuous enhancements whether manual or online (e.g. processes that lead to shortening of turnaround times by various depts such as CAD, Credit etc.)
  • Actively contribute to strategic initiatives such as drafting the weekly Contracting Intel, Contracting Strategy etc.
  • Introduce New-To-Bank relationships that generate incremental revenues
  • Contribute to preparing and consolidating reports such as the Business Pipeline and Group Account Plans
Day-to-Day Activities:
  • Assist the line manger in the day-to-day administrative and transactional activities such as client calls, documentation follow up, updating pipeline, and any other activities in the segment /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\xe2\x80\x99s KYC and AML policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure Security Documents are compliant and CAD document deficiencies are eliminated
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures:
  • Follow all relevant policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
MIS & Reports:
  • Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate statements and reports to meet the segment\xe2\x80\x99s requirements, policies, and standards.
Specific Accountability
  • Ensure full coverage responsibility for assigned portfolio of Contracting Clients
  • Introduce New to Bank relationships and that generate incremental income
  • Ensure an intense client calling program is devised and followed throughout the year
  • Ensure Lighthouse is updated with call reports
  • Ensure Group Account Plans are in place for all borrowing clients
  • Ensure security documentation for all borrowing clients are perfected and no deficiencies are outstanding
  • Ensure KYC files for all clients are up to date
  • Ensure key product partners (e.g. Global Markets, GTB Trade, GTB Cash Management, GCF etc.) have been introduced to clients and are engaged so as to ensure extensive ancillary business
  • Act as back-up for assigned Director (this is in case the assigned Director is on leave and/or is absent for any reason)
  • Prepare Call Briefs for clients where senior management is meeting clients
  • Maintain extensive knowledge of the Contracting industry and be up to date on the latest developments \xe2\x80\x93 both opportunities and risks. Ensure timely reporting of such matters so that the Bank is able to make appropriate decisions
Frameworks, Boundaries & Decision-making Authority:
  • Functions within the framework and boundaries of Group policies as well as overall organisational and governance frameworks.
QualificationsMinimum Qualification
  • Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in finance or related discipline.
  • Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in business administration is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:
  • Knowledge of the banking sector, and FAB\xe2\x80\x99s products and business strategies
  • Ability to work under pressure and adjust quickly to changing priorities
  • Computer proficiency
  • Ability to analyse and research information
  • Banking software systems proficiency
  • Data analysis and financial modelling skills
  • Credit analysis and FOREX skills
  • Communication skills
  • Advanced English speaking and writing skills
Minimum Experience
  • 8-10 years of experience in managing medium/large (turnover of over AED 350 Mn) Contracting Clients in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or GCC countries

First Abu Dhabi Bank

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1684605
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned