Director- Investment Advisory (Emiratized Role)

First Abu Dhabi Bank is an inclusive environment where each person values the experiences, perspectives, ideas and beliefs of others. We’re in a unique position to learn from all our colleagues, combining international experience with deep cultural knowledge and local expertise. At FAB, you’ll have the support of your team and a strong relationship with your line manager, who will trust you with responsibility and recognize your good performance. As we embrace different ways of seeing the world, listening to each other and respecting different viewpoints, we grow stronger – together

• Enhance the Investment Advisory business value proposition and actively promoting the business development in the UAE, GCC, MENA and international jurisdictions.

• Direct contribution and commitment to the growth of the advisory business financial budget, AUM targets, business key performances indicators, investment sales, by growing the number of advisory clients, advisory mandates, assets under management (AUM), business revenues and fees generation, and return on assets, as per the KPI’s and business targets set by the Head of the Advisory business.

• Accountable for key business targets, key performance indicators and deliverables are met throughout the budget year and as set by the Head of Investment Advisory.

• Providing investment advisory related services to private banking and key client group clients.

• Directly handling existing client relationships with regards to all investments, strategies, and portfolio management related services including client portfolio construction, management, monitoring and rebalancing and other portfolio related services.

• Actively promoting investment opportunities across the full spectrum of asset classes and investment solutions in line with FAB’s investment outlook and strategy. Source potential new ideas based on market trends, relationship manager and client feedback.

• Ensure full time compliance with the business policies and procedures, rules and regulations of the advisory business, FAB, and external regulatory framework.

• Working on various investment advisory related projects targeted to enhance the infrastructure and the operational workflow of the advisory business, and implementing changes that drive the investment advisory service level forward and to the next level.

• Participating in all operational matters related to the Investment Advisory business.

• Coordinating and facilitating investment advisory training where required.

• Excellent technical background in delivering investment propositions, research and recommendations.

• In-depth knowledge of the global markets, macro and micro trends as well as portfolio construction, portfolio implementation and portfolio management.

• CAN-DO attitude with the ability to operate independently under tight deadlines, and effectively manage multiple tasks with minimal guidance.

• Team player with the ability to build strong relationships at various levels including: private bankers, clients, team subordinates, peers and superiors.

• Possess strong communication and inter-personal skills as well as attention to details.

• Fluent in English, Arabic.  Other languages are appreciated.

Academic/Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or a related field.