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ED, Market Insights & Strategy

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Abu Dhabi, 01

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FAB seeks a senior Market Insights & Strategy professional to join its Global Markets team in Abu Dhabi, focusing on GCC fixed income and macro themes. You will own and publish regular research such as the Morning News Summary and GCC Fixed Income Chart Book, analyze new sukuk and bond issues, monitor GCC and border EM markets, and translate data into actionable views for traders, sales, relationship managers, senior management, and clients. You’ll mentor junior analysts and contribute to FAB’s strategy and transformation while helping build go-to-market pitchbooks. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in regional geopolitics and Asian macro, proven client-facing report writing, and a strong GCC risk markets track record. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight GCC FI achievements, include sample reports, and quantify impact.

JOB SUMMARY: 

  • To be a key, research producing member of the Market Insights & Strategy team within the Global Markets division of FAB. Successful candidate will work as an integral part of the team in providing internal stakeholders, senior management, and clients with regular, timely and value accretive insights and analysis across the team’s stated areas of coverage. 

  • Recognized as an experienced member of the Global Markets team regarding GCC fixed income markets in particular. Responsible for the provision of regular, timely and relevant insights to Global Markets colleagues (traders & sales teams), broader CIB colleagues across the business units and RMs, senior leadership of the bank, and indeed clients through a variety of publications including but not limited to Morning News Summary, Daily Market Chatter, Quarterly GCC Fixed Income Chart Book, ad-hoc publications relating to new bond and sukuk issues, etc. 

  • Ownership and primary responsibility for compiling and publishing periodic Fixed Income research reports focusing on the development of GCC fixed income market.

  • Responsible to look at new issues (sukuks & bonds) in the GCC fixed income market, analyzing issuer/fundamental risk and proactively provide views on the pricing and risk-reward.
  • Monitor primary and secondary fixed income market in the GCC and border EM to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Keep a close watch on broader macro and credit events/data for maintaining house view on markets and keep stakeholders updated about global/local economy.
  • Support other analysts within the Market Insights team with their publications and daily workflow.
  • Be one of the main go-to people within the team - as such will be responsible for having the relevant up to date expertise and information to provide all stakeholders information and analysis that they may request. 
  • Plays a crucial role in enhancing the output of the Market Insights & Strategy team and increasing its visibility both internally and externally.
  • A key producer of published reports which will be distributed directly to our clients and posted on the Market Insights section of the corporate website.
  • Responsible for further developing the quality of reports published by the Market Insights team and enhancing the various distribution channels used to increase our reach.
  • Training/mentoring junior analysts.
  • Work very closely with the senior leadership team of the bank's Global Markets division for its strategy and transformation projects.
  • Work on strategic pitchbooks/presentations for sales and relationship managers for FAB’s brand building purpose as part of the “go to bank” strategy

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience required with in-depth knowledge of regional geopolitics and Asian macroeconomics in global financial markets. 

  • Extensive experience in writing client-facing reports and presentations

  • Proven track record in terms of knowledge and expertise on GCC risk markets and geopolitics / oil

  • Creative thinker in terms of how to construct, narrate, and present key themes and topics to key stakeholders, senior management, and clients. 

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.