VP Credit Risk – Energy and Natural Resources
Posted date [2026-04-02]
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VP Credit Risk – Energy and Natural Resources
Job Snapshot
* Role: Vice President Credit Risk
* Location: Abu Dhabi UAE
* Industry: Banking
* Experience: 10-15 years
* Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
VP Credit Risk – Energy and Natural Resources role in Abu Dhabi UAE within the banking industry is a senior hiring opportunity for professionals specializing in energy finance, structured lending, and complex credit risk evaluation. This role focuses on leading high-value ENR transactions, driving credit decisions, and managing global portfolio risks across energy markets.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking
Function: Credit Risk
Salary: 45000-65000 monthly
(Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
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Role Context
This role is part of a highly strategic energy and natural resources portfolio, covering global clients across upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors. It plays a critical role in structuring complex financing solutions, managing cross-border risks, and ensuring strong credit governance while supporting the bank’s growth in global energy markets.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead credit assessment, structuring, and approval of complex ENR transactions
* Evaluate reserve based lending structures, borrowing bases, and liquidity scenarios
* Analyze cross-border exposures and high-risk jurisdictions with appropriate mitigants
* Ensure alignment of credit proposals with risk appetite and return objectives
* Partner with coverage teams, product units, and senior stakeholders on deal structuring
* Represent credit in internal committees and decision-making forums
* Monitor portfolio performance and identify early warning signals
* Lead annual credit reviews and ensure compliance with approval conditions
* Assess commodity price risks, production trends, and capital expenditure cycles
* Contribute to policy development and sector-specific risk frameworks
* Mentor junior team members and strengthen technical capabilities within the team
Ideal Profile
* Extensive experience in energy finance, ENR credit, or structured lending
* Strong knowledge of upstream, midstream, and downstream energy sectors
* Proven ability to manage complex transactions and senior stakeholders
* Experience in reserve based lending and cross-border credit exposure
* Strong leadership presence and decision-making ability under pressure
* Ability to operate independently and drive outcomes in high-stakes environments
Skills Set
* Credit risk analysis and structured finance
* Reserve based lending and energy sector modeling
* Financial modeling and scenario analysis
* Risk mitigation and portfolio management
* Knowledge of global energy markets and commodities
* Stakeholder management and negotiation
Why Join Us
* Work on high-value global energy transactions
* Exposure to complex cross-border financing structures
* Leadership role with strong influence on credit decisions
* Career growth in a strategic and high-impact banking division
* Opportunity to work with senior stakeholders and global clients
About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank is the UAE’s largest financial institution, with a strong presence in global energy financing, offering advanced credit solutions and maintaining high standards of risk management across international markets.
