AVP & Lead- Credit Management (Emiratised Role)

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FAB seeks an AVP and Lead Credit Management for an Emiratised role based in Abu Dhabi, onsite, to prepare and present credit facility applications for Commercial Banking customers and guide approving authorities through the decision process. You will manage a portfolio, perform rigorous credit analysis, monitor early warning cases, and contribute to credit team projects and MIS reporting within the delegation framework to ensure high quality assets. The ideal candidate has 5 to 8 years in banking, at least 5 in credit, a bachelor’s in accounting, commerce, economics or finance and a master’s is a plus. Apply with a CV that demonstrates end-to-end credit facilities, approvals, portfolio management and MIS impact, quantifies results, shows cross-functional collaboration, and highlights Emirati status and compliance experience.

Company Description

Join the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions. Our focus is to create value for our employees, customers, shareholders and communities to grow through differentiation, agility and innovation. We are looking for top talent and your success is our success. Accelerate your growth as you help us reach our goals and advance your career. Be ready to make your mark a top company, in an exciting and dynamic industry.

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Prepare, recommend, gain approval for and advise outcome of the approving authority’s decision to units submitting credit facility applications and other transaction or one-off requests pertaining to Commercial  Banking Customers.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for preparing /processing all credit related issues / requests originating from business units and conducting comprehensive analysis & assessment of such requests, based on which recommendations to be made for approval / rejection by appropriate approving authority or as applicable decisions to be provided based on delegation matrix; with the objective of ensuring that only high-quality assets are booked.
• Manage a portfolio of accounts and undertake regular follow-up with Business units on normal credit facility accounts where follow-up is required according to the terms of credit approval to ensure compliance. Also undertake monitoring on early warning cases and take updates from Business units to safeguard the interest of the bank and have follow-up on client commitments.  
• Undertake additional projects to support the Credit Team activities.
• Undertake additional responsibilities, including system checks, MIS reports etc as directed by Credit Head.

Qualifications

Minimum education required:

• Bachelor’s degree level in accountancy / commerce / economics / finance with Master’s degree being an added benefit.

Experience:

• About 5-8 years banking experience of which at least 5 years in Credit