AVP & Lead, Credit Management

Job Overview

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking an AVP & Lead, Credit Management to join their team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This senior role involves overseeing and leading credit management strategies to ensure robust financial health and risk mitigation for the UAE’s largest bank.

Company Overview

FAB, the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest financial institutions offers an extensive range of tailor-made solutions, and products and services, to provide a customised banking experience. Through its strategic offerings, it looks to meet the banking needs of customers across the world via its market-leading Corporate and Investment Banking and Personal Banking franchises. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, in Khalifa Business Park, the bank’s international network spans over 19 countries, across the world, providing the global relationships, expertise and financial strength to support local, regional and international businesses seeking to do business at home and abroad. In line with its commitment to put customers first, to Grow Stronger, FAB will continually invest in people and technology to create the most customer-friendly banking experience and will support the growth ambitions of its stakeholders across the global network in which the bank operates. To empower its customers and clients to Grow Stronger, FAB is initiating a powerful movement, which goes beyond banking. The Grow Stronger movement represents the bank’s promise to support its stakeholders’ goals and growth ambitions, providing ideas, tools and expertise to help them become stronger, today and in the future. Through a strong, diversified balance sheet, leading efficiency and a solid corporate governance structure in place, FAB is set to drive growth forward.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: None / Open to all applicants
• Experience: 10 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of credit management policies and procedures.
• Oversee credit risk assessment, monitoring, and portfolio management.
• Manage a team of credit analysts, providing guidance and performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal credit standards.
• Collaborate with business units to support growth while maintaining credit quality.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management on credit portfolio performance.

Requirements

• Proven experience in credit management within the banking or financial sector, preferably 10+ years.
• Strong understanding of credit risk principles, financial analysis, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with the UAE’s largest financial institution.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Dynamic and multicultural work environment.
• Contribution to strategic credit decisions impacting a global bank.
• Access to cutting-edge financial technologies and practices.