Director, Loan Portfolio Management

First Abu Dhabi Bank
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteContractFunction: Banking, Lending & CreditExperience: 12+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Leadership","Analytical thinking","Problem-solving","Stakeholder management"]

Director owns a defined loan portfolio and is accountable for portfolio optimization and ongoing management of the existing loan book. Requires independent judgment, hands-on execution, and escalation of complex matters, delivering high-quality output under pressure while coordinating with senior stakeholders.

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First Abu Dhabi Bank
First Abu Dhabi Bank
2 months ago

Director, Loan Portfolio Management

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Job Summary

Director owns a defined loan portfolio and is accountable for portfolio optimization and ongoing management of the existing loan book. Requires independent judgment, hands-on execution, and escalation of complex matters, delivering high-quality output under pressure while coordinating with senior stakeholders.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Job Function: Banking, Lending & Credit
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own a defined loan portfolio and lead portfolio optimization and ongoing management of the existing loan book.
  • •Exert independent judgment with hands-on execution and escalate complex or sensitive matters as appropriate.
  • •Manage balance sheet, risk, credit and stakeholder relationships to optimize portfolio performance.
  • •Drive portfolio transformation, systems and strategic initiatives to improve efficiency and outcomes.
  • •Present clear, well-reasoned recommendations to senior stakeholders and deliver high-quality output under tight deadlines.

Key Requirements

  • •Significant experience in loan portfolio management, credit risk or active asset management within wholesale banking or private credit.
  • •Demonstrated experience managing existing loan portfolios, including waivers, amendments, covenants, annual reviews and credit monitoring.
  • •Proven track record of executing portfolio actions and managing deteriorating or problem credits.
  • •Strong understanding of loan structures, credit risk, capital usage and portfolio trade-offs.
  • •Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business or a related discipline; MBA and/or professional qualification (e.g. CFA) advantageous.
Experience:12+ yearsWholesale bankingPrivate credit
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationLeadershipAnalytical thinkingProblem-solvingStakeholder management
Certifications:CFA
Languages:English

Company Brief

First Abu Dhabi Bank
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the UAE’s largest bank, offering retail, corporate, investment banking, wealth and Islamic banking services across multiple continents, formed by the 2017 merger of First Gulf Bank and National Bank of Abu Dhabi.
Industry: Banking
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2017
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