Director - Structured Products and Client Solutions

Job Snapshot

Role:
Director - Structured Products and Client Solutions

Location:

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Industry: Banking

Function:
Investment Management

Experience:

Minimum 5 years

Job Type: Full Time

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking a Director - Structured Products and Client Solutions for an on-site Global Markets role in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This position forms part of FAB 's Emiratization program and is open exclusively to UAE Nationals. The Director will originate, structure, and deliver tailored structured products and client solutions across relevant asset classes, supporting revenue growth, strategic client engagement, and the continued development of the Global Markets franchise.

Country: UAE

City:
Abu Dhabi

Industry: Banking

Function:
Investment Management

Salary:
Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality: UAE National with valid family book

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement:
On-site

• Lead market, client, and product analysis to identify structured product opportunities and assess client requirements.
• Evaluate risk-return dynamics and translate suitable market opportunities into executable transactions.
• Originate and structure bespoke products and client solutions in partnership with Trading, Sales, Coverage, and relevant control functions.
• Develop solutions including equity-linked financing, structured notes, repo financing, derivatives-based solutions, and other products within approved capabilities.
• Prepare and present market views, trade ideas, pricing considerations, and structured solution proposals.
• Provide structuring alternatives based on client objectives, market conditions, risk parameters, and available product capabilities.

The Director will develop senior client relationships by building a detailed understanding of client objectives, risk appetite, market views, and investment or hedging requirements.

• Act as a senior product specialist and trusted advisor to clients, Sales, and Coverage teams.
• Provide technical product expertise, market insight, pricing analysis, and structuring guidance.
• Identify opportunities for client penetration, cross-selling, and increased wallet share.
• Align proposed transactions with FAB 's strategic priorities, product capabilities, and risk appetite.
• Maintain high standards of client engagement throughout the transaction lifecycle.

• Manage the structured products pipeline and prioritize opportunities based on business and execution requirements.
• Monitor deal progress and coordinate execution across relevant teams.
• Oversee transaction documentation, internal approvals, execution readiness, and post-trade coordination.
• Escalate pricing, execution, documentation, or operational issues in a timely manner.
• Work closely with Trading, Sales, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and Coverage teams to support accurate transaction delivery.

• Ensure client onboarding, KYC, suitability, compliance, and regulatory requirements are completed in accordance with Bank policies.
• Maintain adherence to product governance standards and market conduct requirements.
• Ensure activities follow applicable operational procedures and approved policies.
• Apply sound understanding of collateral management, documentation, compliance, and operational risk requirements.
• Assess risk-return trade-offs when developing and executing client transactions.
• Maintain appropriate control standards while managing live market activity.

The Director will collaborate with Trading, Quant, Technology, and Operations teams to strengthen the Structured Products and Client Solutions platform. This includes identifying opportunities to enhance pricing tools, collateral monitoring, workflow efficiency, automation, and reporting capabilities. The role will also contribute to improvements that support more efficient execution and continued development of the structured products franchise.

• Maintain accurate reporting on transaction pipelines and deal activity.
• Monitor and report relevant revenue, risk, collateral, and client activity information.
• Provide management information that supports business monitoring and decision-making.
• Maintain visibility over active opportunities and execution progress.

• UAE National with a valid family book.
• Bachelor 's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics,…