Executive Director

First Abu Dhabi Bank

Position Overview

This Executive Director role leads the Privileged Clients Group, managing a high-value Corporate and Investment Banking portfolio across the UAE and Middle East. The position drives strategic growth, oversees complex financial transactions, and maintains strong relationships with major corporations, government entities, and influential clients. The role ensures business expansion, regulatory alignment, and delivery of high-impact financial solutions across the region.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans to grow corporate and investment banking operations in the UAE and Middle East
• Lead and motivate a team of senior bankers, ensuring high performance and career development
• Oversee mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, structured finance, and other complex financial transactions
• Build and sustain relationships with key clients including major corporates, government bodies, and high-profile individuals
• Collaborate across business units to identify cross-selling opportunities and maximize revenue generation
• Ensure adherence to local and international regulations and internal risk policies
• Represent the bank at industry events, high-level forums, and strategic meetings
• Provide strategic insights to senior leadership and the board on market developments
• Identify emerging sector trends and recommend business strategies
• Guide client relationship teams to deliver tailored solutions across banking and investment products
• Support long-term planning and alignment with the bank s corporate objectives

Skills Set

• Corporate and investment banking leadership
• Client relationship management
• Complex transaction oversight
• Strategic business planning
• Risk and regulatory awareness
• Team leadership and development
• Market analysis and opportunity identification
• High-level stakeholder engagement

Why Join Us

• Lead a strategic business segment within a top regional financial institution
• High-impact role involving major clients and large-scale transactions
• Strong growth opportunities in an influential leadership environment
• Collaborative culture with institutional support for innovation and expansion
• Competitive compensation and long-term career progression