First Abu Dhabi Bank
Managing Director ā Government, Sovereigns & Public Sector (Emiratized Role)
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
- Urgent
Job expiry date: 12/01/2026
Job overview
Date posted
28/11/2025
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 60,000 - 100,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Director
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
12/01/2026
Job description
Leads and grows a portfolio of government, sovereign, and public-sector clients within FABās Investment Banking division, driving revenue growth, relationship returns, and portfolio credit quality. Provides strategic direction, oversees deal origination and execution, manages P&L performance, and ensures adherence to regulatory, compliance, and internal governance standards. Acts as a senior relationship lead, developing cross-sell opportunities and guiding a team to deliver high-quality client coverage and transactional execution.
Required skills
government and sovereign coverage
client relationship management
investment banking advisory
financial analysis
credit risk assessment
market risk assessment
transaction structuring
term sheet development
information memorandum preparation
financial modelling
cross selling strategy
pnl ownership
portfolio management
regulatory compliance
kyc and aml oversight
stakeholder management
deal negotiation
team leadership and coaching
strategic planning
budget management
audit and governance oversight
Key responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategy and business plans for government and sovereign client coverage
- Originate and close new business opportunities across investment banking products
- Lead preparation of term sheets, information memoranda, financial models, and deal documentation
- Oversee credit, market, and operational risk aspects of transactions
- Drive cross-selling and increase wallet share across key clients
- Maintain strong portfolio credit quality and ensure timely credit reviews
- Supervise team members and support talent development initiatives
- Ensure full adherence to KYC, AML, and compliance requirements
- Monitor financial performance, budgets, and account plans
- Maintain client files, documentation, and audit-ready records
- Collaborate with product teams and stakeholders to maximize business opportunities
- Provide MIS reviews and performance analysis to senior management
Experience & skills
- UAE National (mandatory due to strategic workforce policy)
- 10+ years of investment banking experience
- Bachelorās degree in Finance or related; Masterās/MBA preferred
- Strong understanding of banking products, sovereign and government sector dynamics
- Experience in deal origination, structuring, and execution
- Ability to manage complex client portfolios and drive revenue growth
- Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership capabilities
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to shifting priorities
- Deep knowledge of compliance, KYC/AML, and risk management frameworks
