First Abu Dhabi Bank
AVP & Manager, Trade Finance Operations
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 24/11/2026
Job overview
Date posted
10/10/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
24/11/2026
Job description
Letters of credit and document checking sit at the centre of this AVP's work in FAB's Trade Finance Operations in Abu Dhabi, supporting end-to-end trade products for UAE operations. Transactions are processed, checked and authorised in line with the approval matrix, with zero operational loss as the standard. Sanctions, AML and Central Bank guidelines are monitored closely, and controls are strengthened wherever risk appears. A team reports to you, and their work, training, feedback and performance all need managing. Shift flexibility is required, including backing up international trade operations on USA timings. Internal, income and suspense accounts are reconciled and attested, and BIA and RCSA control testing is supported. Targets include zero complaints, 95% TAT adherence, internal satisfaction above 90% and clean audit, OCS and OR ratings. SOPs for trade products are prepared to Audit and RMU requirements, and process improvements are proposed and implemented. A degree, ideally in Commerce or Banking and Finance, and 8-10 years in Trade Finance including 3 as a supervisor are required, with CDCS preferred and working knowledge of ICC publications and banking commission opinions.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Supervise the assigned Trade Finance team so all work follows operating procedures and policy
- Train team members on the job and give constructive feedback
- Promote the bank's values and ethics within the team
- Monitor financial performance against budget and report variances
- Implement policies, systems and procedures that meet procedural and legislative requirements
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities in systems, processes and practices
- Prepare sectional statements and reports accurately and on time
- Authorise trade transactions in line with the approval matrix
- Maintain high internal and external customer satisfaction
- Minimise operational risk by confirming transactions follow customer and internal instructions
- Screen Trade Finance processes for regulatory and sanctions compliance and strengthen controls
- Enforce Standard Operating Procedures for self and staff
- Advance tools, technology and ways of working to serve clients better
- Test controls for BIA and RCSA in line with risk and audit policy
- Reconcile and attest internal, income and suspense accounts
- Develop tools and processes that identify and mitigate operational risk
- Escalate unusual transactions under AML and Central Bank guidelines
- Handle queries from internal customers and counterpart banks
- Draft SOPs for trade products to Audit and RMU requirements
- Safeguard records in safe custody
- Back up international trade operations on shift, including USA timings
Experience & skills
- Hold a degree, preferably in Commerce, Financial Services or Banking & Finance
- Possess CDCS or an equivalent certification (preferred)
- Bring 8-10 years of experience in Trade Finance
- Show at least 3 years of supervisory experience
- Know ICC publications, banking commission opinions and trade-related rules and regulations
- Work flexible shifts in line with international operations requirements
- Deliver excellent customer service and build strong relationships
- Perform independently under tight deadlines with minimal supervision