Portfolio Manager - Structured Credit ABS
Posted date [2026-03-22]
(ID: 42989)
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Job Snapshot
* Role: Portfolio Manager Structured Credit
* Location: Abu Dhabi UAE
* Industry: Banking
* Experience: 10+ years
* Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Portfolio Manager - Structured Credit ABS role in Abu Dhabi UAE within the Banking industry offers a senior-level opportunity to lead private asset-backed securities investments and structured credit portfolios. This role at First Abu Dhabi Bank focuses on building and managing private ABS strategies, driving income generation, and expanding exposure across fintech and specialty finance asset classes.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking
Function: Investment Management
Salary: 40000-60000
(Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Abu Dhabi;
please confirm the final offer with the employer.)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
This position sits within the Global Markets Investments division at First Abu Dhabi Bank and plays a key role in developing structured credit capabilities. The Portfolio Manager is responsible for originating, structuring, and managing private ABS investments while establishing scalable frameworks that support long-term portfolio growth, diversification, and risk-adjusted returns.
Key Responsibilities
* Build and manage portfolios of private ABS across SME lending, consumer finance, and fintech-originated receivables
* Originate and execute forward-flow transactions with fintech platforms and specialty finance providers
* Develop warehouse facilities, prefunding structures, and securitization strategies including public take-outs
* Design and implement structured investment frameworks aligned with internal risk and regulatory requirements
* Maintain active relationships with originators, servicers, arrangers, and rating agencies
* Conduct detailed performance monitoring, P and L attribution, and portfolio analytics
* Apply macroeconomic analysis and relative value assessments to investment decisions
* Develop advanced financial models including cash flow modelling, stress testing, and scenario analysis
* Identify and evaluate new asset classes such as digital lending, BNPL, and trade receivables
* Establish governance frameworks for private ABS and structured credit investments
* Collaborate with internal teams on capital efficiency, liquidity management, and valuation processes
* Support scalability of private investments into securitized structures
* Represent the bank within global structured credit and fintech ecosystems
Ideal Profile
* Minimum 10 years of experience in structured credit, private ABS, or specialty finance
* Proven track record in managing investment portfolios and launching structured credit mandates
* Strong experience in investment banking, asset management, or specialty finance platforms
* Advanced knowledge of securitization, structured products, and capital markets
* Ability to engage with global stakeholders and drive complex transactions
* Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
* Excellent communication and leadership skills
Skills Set
* Structured credit and ABS portfolio management
* Financial modelling, cash flow analysis, and stress testing
* Risk management and credit assessment
* Knowledge of securitization frameworks and capital markets
* Advanced Excel and financial analytics tools
* Stakeholder management across global markets
* Strategic investment decision-making
Why Join Us
* Opportunity to lead a high-impact structured credit investment mandate
* Exposure to global fintech and alternative credit markets
* Strategic role within First Abu Dhabi Bank’s investment division
* Participation in building new asset classes and investment frameworks
* Strong career growth in a leading regional financial institution
About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank is the UAE’s largest financial institution, headquartered in Abu Dhabi. The bank provides a comprehensive range of corporate, investment, and global markets services, with a strong focus on innovation, structured finance, and delivering sustainable long-term value across international markets.
