Executive Director, Government & Public Sector
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Job Description **JOB PURPOSE:**To manage and grow client business for assigned portfolio in the Investment Banking Government \& Public Sector; improve service quality levels and supervise 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. **KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:****Strategic Contribution:*** Ensure effec
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- **JOB PURPOSE:**To manage and grow client business for assigned portfolio in the Investment Banking Government & Public Sector; improve service quality levels and supervise 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.
- **KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:****Strategic Contribution:*** Ensure effective cascading of the functional strategy into department business plans to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing departmental strategies.
- Work with MDs to develop the team’s strategy and business plan with the aim of increasing the Bank’s share of the target clients’ wallet and achieving target relationship returns.
- Keep close interaction with Product teams, and other stakeholders, to maximise business opportunities with clients, and to streamline execution of deals and strategies.
- **People Management:*** Contribute to talent development initiatives for the assigned department, collaborating with technical/discipline experts and thereby ensure the availability of talent to fit business requirements.
- Act as a role model and drive adherence to organisational values and ethics by employees of the assigned department to foster a value driven culture within the Group.
- **Budgeting and Financial Planning:**Manage P&L responsibility of the assigned portfolio, achieving targets within defined budget levels.
- **Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures:**Manage and ensure effective implementation of the CIB functional policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of assigned department activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements, fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.
- **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:*** Originate new business opportunities with target clients across banking products
- Develop and execute Term Sheet, Information Memorandum, financial modelling, mandate letter….etc.;
- Examine & resolve credit, market and operational risk aspects of the transactions in collaboration with products and enablement units.
- Pitch, review, negotiate and conclude deals.
- Motivate, Develop and Coach team members.
- Maintain the credit quality of the clients relationships within the Portfolio to an acceptable level set by the Bank’s management
- Achieve individual and team financial performance targets.
- Identify & develop cross selling opportunities and increase the cross-sell ratio with key clients.
- Ensure Account Plans are prepared and maintained for all key clients.
- 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 and ensure development and skill upgradation of team members.
- 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 Sector Head in the day-to-day administrative and transactional activities 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:**Review and analyse financial statements, MIS and reports to keep track of performance vs. budgets
- **QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:****Minimum Qualification:*** Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related discipline.
- Master’s degree in Business Administration is preferred.
- **Minimum Experience:**10+ years of experience in Investment Banking.
- **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 analyse and research information.
- Banking software systems proficiency.
- Data analysis and financial modelling skills.
- Credit analysis skills.
- Communication skills
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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