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Relationship Manager – Commercial Banking

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s largest and most trusted financial institution, is looking for a Relationship Manager to join its dynamic Commercial Banking team in Abu Dhabi. This full-time role offers an opportunity to work closely with corporate clients, manage borrowing and non-borrowing portfolios, and contribute to the bank’s commercial growth strategy in the UAE.

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Industry: Banking
Job Function: Relationship Management – Commercial Banking
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any

What Does a Relationship Manager Do?

As a Relationship Manager, you will be responsible for managing and expanding a portfolio of commercial clients. Your role is to deliver tailored banking solutions, drive revenue growth, maintain compliance, and ensure high service quality that reflects FAB’s values.

What Are the Key Responsibilities?

- Originate and develop business opportunities across borrowing and non-borrowing clients
- Build long-term relationships and ensure client satisfaction across all touchpoints
- Achieve revenue and portfolio targets by cross-selling products and deepening Share of Wallet
- Lead credit proposal preparation and support onboarding of new borrowing clients
- Monitor credit compliance, customer documentation, and regulatory requirements
- Resolve escalated customer service issues and ensure turnaround time commitments are met
- Maintain an active sales pipeline with complete and accurate client information
- Engage directly with senior client stakeholders such as CFOs and CEOs to understand holistic banking needs
- Work cross-functionally with internal teams including Credit, Operations, and Product to deliver seamless service

What Skills Are Needed for a Relationship Manager Role in Abu Dhabi?

Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Banking, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Experience:
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in corporate, commercial, or business banking
- At least 3 years in a similar role managing borrowing clients

Skills:
- Deep understanding of credit analysis and commercial banking solutions
- Proven ability to achieve financial targets and manage high-value portfolios
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Experience handling onboarding, credit documentation, and compliance processes
- Ability to manage complex client requirements with a solutions-based approach

What Benefits Come with This Position?

- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
- Opportunity to work with a leading banking brand in the Middle East
- Career growth with access to senior leadership and structured training
- Involvement in innovative banking solutions in one of the region’s fastest-growing markets

About the Company

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is a top-tier banking institution recognized for its financial strength and innovation. Headquartered in the UAE, FAB serves customers in over 19 markets globally. With a focus on agility, growth, and delivering best-in-class financial solutions, FAB continues to invest in people, technology, and client relationships to help individuals and businesses grow stronger—today and in the future.

Apply now to advance your career with FAB and help shape the future of commercial banking in the UAE.

Job Title Relationship Manager – Commercial Banking Job Description Relationship Manager – Commercial Banking First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s largest and most trusted financial institution, is looking for a Relationship Manager to join its dynamic Commercial Banking team in Abu Dhabi. This full-time role offers an opportunity to work closely with corporate clients, manage borrowing and non-borrowing portfolios, and contribute to the bank’s commercial growth strategy in the UAE. Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Job Industry: Banking Job Function: Relationship Management – Commercial Banking Salary: Negotiable Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Candidate Current Location: Any What Does a Relationship Manager Do? As a Relationship Manager, you will be responsible for managing and expanding a portfolio of commercial clients. Your role is to deliver tailored banking solutions, drive revenue growth, maintain compliance, and ensure high service quality that reflects FAB’s values. What Are the Key Responsibilities? - Originate and develop business opportunities across borrowing and non-borrowing clients - Build long-term relationships and ensure client satisfaction across all touchpoints - Achieve revenue and portfolio targets by cross-selling products and deepening Share of Wallet - Lead credit proposal preparation and support onboarding of new borrowing clients - Monitor credit compliance, customer documentation, and regulatory requirements - Resolve escalated customer service issues and ensure turnaround time commitments are met - Maintain an active sales pipeline with complete and accurate client information - Engage directly with senior client stakeholders such as CFOs and CEOs to understand holistic banking needs - Work cross-functionally with internal teams including Credit, Operations, and Product to deliver seamless service What Skills Are Needed for a Relationship Manager Role in Abu Dhabi? Education: - Bachelor’s degree in Banking, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field Experience: - Minimum of 8 years’ experience in corporate, commercial, or business banking - At least 3 years in a similar role managing borrowing clients Skills: - Deep understanding of credit analysis and commercial banking solutions - Proven ability to achieve financial targets and manage high-value portfolios - Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills - Experience handling onboarding, credit documentation, and compliance processes - Ability to manage complex client requirements with a solutions-based approach What Benefits Come with This Position? - Competitive salary and performance-based incentives - Opportunity to work with a leading banking brand in the Middle East - Career growth with access to senior leadership and structured training - Involvement in innovative banking solutions in one of the region’s fastest-growing markets About the Company First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is a top-tier banking institution recognized for its financial strength and innovation. Headquartered in the UAE, FAB serves customers in over 19 markets globally. With a focus on agility, growth, and delivering best-in-class financial solutions, FAB continues to invest in people, technology, and client relationships to help individuals and businesses grow stronger—today and in the future. Apply now to advance your career with FAB and help shape the future of commercial banking in the UAE. Post Details

Job Start Date 1970-01-01 Salary from 0.00 Salary to 0.00 Number of Vacancies 1 Location Job Location -> UAE Abdu Dhabi Location City : Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Desired Candidate's Profile Gender No Preference Nationality Candidate Current Location Job Classification Job Type Job Type -> Part-time Industry Type Job Industry -> Banking Job Function Job Functions -> Management Employers Details Company First Abu Dhabi Bank Contact Person HR Manager Designation HR Manager Telephone +971 2 681 1511 Email atyourservicebankfab.com