Regional Head of Global Banks and Africa
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Role : Regional Head of Global Banks and Africa
Location : Abu Dhabi
Role Purpose:
Partner with the Global Head of Financial Institutions, Product Partners and other stakeholders in developing and managing the Financial Institutions business for a set of markets Key Accountabilities of the role
- Manage revenue, returns and other agreed performance measures on the overall portfolio and at a market/ client level
- Manage, establish and maintain first class relationships with all target clients at the senior-most levels as well as at working level
- Oversee the preparation and implementation of Client Account Plans
- Closely follow-up client's business strategy, performance, management team changes and banking needs via frequent marketing calls to client at all levels as well as market intelligence
- Originate business / cross-selling opportunities by identifying client needs and positioning the bank's capabilities accordingly
- Manage portfolio revenues, client-by-client and capture maximum share of addressable wallet across products
- Partner with product specialists on structuring, pitching, negotiation, pricing, bidding and execution of deals
- Ensure call reports / client information are prepared and shared to all relevant partners and stakeholders
- Participate in client events, conferences and forums to develop and maintain relevant relationships in the Financial Institutions space
- Oversee client onboarding and CDD reviews are performed at specification and on timely basis
- Oversee the preparation of Credit Applications and present these to Risk
- Monitor portfolio quality on an ongoing basis and coordinate regular updates to credit as they may be required.
- Stay up to date with regulatory and other developments both globally and in the region / portfolio markets in particular and disseminate these as appropriate.
- Monitor and ensure all necessary reports (including early-alert report, excesses, and approval conditions implicit in his area of accountability) are in place.
- Ensure compliance with to the Bank's Operational Risk Management Framework, ensuring performance of all activities and controls within the unit's RCSA and achieving satisfactory KRI results
- Act as the first line of defense in ensuring compliance to the Bank's policies and procedures, including those relating to Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering. Where appropriate, assist in the investigation of financial crime risks and the reporting of suspicious activities.
Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role:
- Strong experience in Financial Institutions Credit and CDD procedures
- Expert knowledge of FI products including Cash Management, Trade Finance, Financial Markets / Treasury, Capital Markets and Lending/ Syndications
- Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills
- In-depth understanding of a typical Bank's operations, products, policies, regulatory obligations and risk management principles
- Fluent in English with Arabic a bonus
Previous experience:
- Minimum of 15 years banking experience with at least 10 in the Financial Institutions space
- Existing relationships with Financial Institutions either in MENA or beyond
- Bachelors degree in Finance or related subject
Job Details
Employment Types:
Full time
Industry:
Banking / Accounting / Financial Services
Function:
IT
Roles:
Sales Exec / Sales Representative