Associate Director - Sovereign Wealth Funds Financial Sponsors UAE

Position Overview

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking an Associate Director to support the Sovereign Wealth Funds & Financial Sponsors team. The role focuses on business development, client relationship management, and execution of complex Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) transactions. The successful candidate will contribute to origination, financial analysis, deal structuring, and portfolio management while mentoring junior team members and ensuring strong credit quality.

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Banking / Mortgage Professionals

Function: Finance / Investment Banking / Management

Salary:  monthly (Market estimated)

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Preferred

Location:

Any

Job Type: Full-time

• Originate and support execution of new business opportunities with sovereign wealth funds and financial sponsors
• Conduct financial and industry analysis to identify client needs, risks, and opportunities
• Assist in preparing term sheets, information memoranda, financial models, and mandate letters
• Partner with product teams to deliver structured finance, capital markets, M&A, fund financing, and transaction banking solutions
• Review, negotiate, and conclude deals while ensuring adherence to FAB's policies and compliance standards
• Maintain credit quality of the client portfolio, ensuring timely credit reviews and satisfactory audit ratings
• Support senior management in strategy development and day-to-day client coverage activities
• Prepare and analyze financial performance reports, budgets, and MIS for portfolio tracking
• Manage KYC and AML requirements in line with regulatory and internal guidelines
• Mentor, motivate, and develop junior team members to strengthen the team's capabilities
• Identify cross-sell opportunities across FAB's global network and products

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related discipline
• 5-10 years of Corporate and Investment Banking experience with exposure to M&A, structured finance, capital markets, and transaction banking
• Strong knowledge of sovereign wealth funds, financial sponsors, and client financing requirements
• Expertise in credit analysis, deal origination, and execution of complex transactions
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and numerical skills
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and client relationship management skills
• Ability to deliver results under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively
• High attention to detail, diligence, and commitment to quality

• Join the UAE's largest and most trusted financial institution with global reach
• Opportunity to work closely with leading sovereign wealth funds and financial sponsors in the region
• Exposure to high-profile transactions across multiple CIB products and asset classes
• Competitive salary and benefits package with long-term career progression opportunities
• Collaborative work culture that values excellence, innovation, and client success

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the UAE's largest bank and a global financial leader, providing secure and innovative solutions across corporate, investment, and retail banking.