Trade Finance Operations Officer - First Bank UAE

Position Overview

Trade Finance Operations Officer at First Abu Dhabi Bank in Abu Dhabi supports Centralised Operations by delivering secure, accurate, and timely processing of trade finance transactions across Corporate and Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, Financial Institutions, Islamic Banking, and Consumer Banking. The role ensures strong controls, regulatory compliance, and high service standards while minimizing operational risk and supporting business growth.

• Country: UAE
• City:
  Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Banking
• Function:
  Finance
• Salary: 12000‑18000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality:
  Any
• Job Type: Full-time

• Process trade finance transactions in line with approved procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain zero operational loss with no near-miss or income leakage events.
• Achieve target service levels including at least 95% adherence to agreed turnaround times and more than 90% internal customer satisfaction.
• Ensure full compliance with bank policies, SOPs, and regulatory standards with no unauthorized breaches.
• Maintain accurate housekeeping including reconciliations, tracers, and document controls.
• Support internal, external, and regulatory audits with satisfactory outcomes and no critical findings.
• Apply strong controls to prevent high-risk errors and ensure data accuracy across transactions.
• Execute departmental initiatives and contribute to cross-functional desk support as required.
• Identify, propose, and support implementation of process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and control.
• Ensure consistent application of ICC rules, local laws, and legal risk considerations across trade documentation.
• Maintain working knowledge across all trade products and associated activities including SWIFT and insurance-related processes.

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline or related field.
• CITF certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in Trade Finance covering all major trade products.
• Strong understanding of ICC rules, trade documentation, shipping terms, and bank SOPs.
• Extensive knowledge of UCP
  600, URC
  522, ISBP, ISP
  98, URDG
  758, URR
  725, Incoterms 2010, and ICC Banking Commission opinions.
• Experience working with core banking systems and trade finance platforms.
• Strong communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools including Excel macros, Pivot tables, MS Access, and analytical tools.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure with strong attention to detail.

• Join the UAE's largest bank with a strong global trade finance franchise.
• Work in a high-control, risk-focused operations environment.
• Gain exposure to complex trade products and international regulations.
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the Abu Dhabi banking market.

First Abu Dhabi Bank is the UAE's largest bank and one of the world's most secure financial institutions, offering a comprehensive range of corporate, investment, retail, private, and Islamic banking services. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, FAB is recognized for its disciplined operations, strong governance, and commitment to delivering secure, efficient, and customer-focused financial solutions across global markets.