Global Head of Contracting Finance

We are partnering with a leading UAE banking institution on a rare and high-profile opportunity for a UAE National senior banking leader to join as Head of Contracting Finance within Corporate & Investment Banking.

This is a flagship leadership role with responsibility for building and leading a key corporate banking division focused on large-scale contracting, infrastructure, and related strategic sectors, with regional and international exposure.

This is a senior leadership appointment designed for a high-calibre UAE National banker who is ready to take ownership of a division and help shape the future of a key corporate banking franchise.

The successful candidate will be responsible for

• Leading and growing a corporate banking portfolio focused on contracting, infrastructure, utilities, and energy-related sectors.
• Driving business development, client acquisition, and relationship deepening across large corporate clients.
• Managing and developing senior Relationship Managers and coverage teams.
• Overseeing credit quality, portfolio performance, and risk governance in coordination with credit and risk functions.
• Working closely with product partners across Trade Finance, Cash Management, Treasury, and Structured Finance.
• Developing and executing divisional strategy across UAE and selected international markets.
• Acting as a senior representative of the bank in key client and industry forums.