Director- Government Relationships

  • Full-time
  • Sub Division: Global Banking Coverage
  • Division: Investment Banking Group

Company Description

Now it’s your time to join the #1 bank in the Middle East and one of the most prestigious financial companies in the region. Shaking up the world of banking requires a lot of smarts and skill. We’re looking for the brightest and best to help us reach our goals and we’ll also help you reach yours. Your success is our success as you grow stronger in your career. Join us and leave a legacy of your own, as a pioneer in both the company and the industry.

Job Description

Job Purpose:

To assist with the management and growth of Investment Banking  client relationships for UAE Government entities; improve service quality levels 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:
 

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:

  • Work with respective Managing Directors and Executive Directors to originate new business opportunities with target clients across banking products;
  • Contribute to the development of  Term Sheets, Information Memorandums financial modelling etc;
  • Examine & resolve credit, market and operational risk aspects of the transactions in collaboration with products and enablement units;
  •  Participate in  pitching, negotiation and conclusion of deals;
  •  Achieve 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;
  • Adhere to process KPI’s and, ORM, BCP & Internal Audit requirements.

Day-to-Day Activities:

  • Assist the respective MDs and EDs in the day-to-day administrative and transactional activities of client management including client calls, documentation follow up, updating pipeline, and any other activities in the unit/team 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:

  •  Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate statements and reports to meet the unit’s requirements, policies, and standards.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related discipline;
  • Master’s degree in Business Administration is preferred.

Minimum Experience:

  • 5 - 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 and FOREX skills;
  • Communication skills;
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