Associate Sovereign Wealth Funds & Financial Sponsors

First Abu Dhabi Bank

Job Title
Associate Sovereign Wealth Funds & Financial Sponsors First Abu Dhabi Bank Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job Description
Associate Sovereign Wealth Funds & Financial Sponsors First Abu Dhabi Bank Abu Dhabi, UAE

Position Overview
This role supports the Sovereign Wealth Funds & Financial Sponsors team by contributing to mandate origination, conducting market and industry analysis, supporting senior bankers in client development, and managing day-to-day relationship activities. The position focuses on strengthening client engagement, preparing presentations, supporting deal execution, and ensuring strong portfolio quality while helping drive revenue and supporting junior team members.

Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking
Function: Business Development
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

* Assist in managing and growing relationships with Sovereign Wealth Funds and Financial Sponsors.
* Conduct detailed market, financial, and industry analysis to support origination activities.
* Help identify and develop business opportunities across banking products and solutions.
* Prepare pitch books, client presentations, and product proposals for senior leadership.
* Explore cross-selling opportunities across FAB s platforms to meet client needs.
* Support Managing Directors and Executive Directors in meeting clients and maintaining engagement at junior to mid-senior levels.
* Work closely with clients on day-to-day relationship management and follow-up activities.
* Assist in coordinating deal flow, documentation, and internal processes to ensure smooth execution.
* Maintain portfolio credit quality through proper monitoring and support periodic credit reviews.
* Anticipate potential issues in transactions and escalate where required.
* Ensure team targets for revenue, client satisfaction, and service quality are consistently met.
* Provide guidance and support to junior team members, helping manage their day-to-day activities.

Ideal Profile

* Strong understanding of corporate and investment banking.
* Ability to conduct financial analysis, industry research, and market assessments.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Strong client relationship management capabilities.
* Able to manage multiple deliverables and work under pressure.
* Proactive, analytical, and able to anticipate issues.
* Demonstrated ability to work with senior stakeholders and coordinate across teams.

Skills Set

* Market and financial analysis
* Pitch book and presentation preparation
* Client relationship support
* Business development
* Deal coordination
* Portfolio monitoring
* Cross-functional collaboration
* Junior team supervision

Why Join Us

* Work with high-profile Sovereign Wealth Funds and Financial Sponsors at the UAE s largest bank.
* Gain exposure to strategic mandates, complex transactions, and relationship management at senior levels.
* Contribute to high-impact origination activities and revenue generation.
* Collaborative and growth-oriented environment supporting long-term career development.