Senior Specialist - Portfolio Management

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Position for UAE National applicants only

About the business area

Corporate & Investment Banking Group

The Corporate, Wealth & Investment Banking Group (CWIBG) provides a portfolio of corporate banking services, including investment & transaction banking as well as financial market solutions. This sophisticated product suite is powered by efficient digital platforms and distribution channels. It serves a broad range of clients both domestically and across the MENA region, including government entities, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, Non-bank financial institutions (NBFI), to large corporates, and maintains strategic relationships with leading banks globally.

We are actively seeking an ambitious professional to join our Portfolio Management team, and work alongside passionate colleagues who share your ambition to redefine excellence in banking.

In this role, your key responsibilities include:

- To support the Corporate, Wealth and Investment Banking Group (CWIBG) Portfolio Management function in managing and optimising loan and insurance‑supported portfolios, partnering with internal stakeholders to strengthen portfolio quality, capital efficiency, balance sheet outcomes and regulatory alignment
- Support portfolio management and capital optimisation activities for loan and insurance‑supported portfolios including portfolio concentration, Risk‑Weighted Assets (RWA) and return metrics in line with regulatory requirements and internal risk appetite
- Contribute to balance sheet optimisation by supporting portfolio reviews and analysis to inform management decisions and portfolio strategy alignment
- Ensure Non‑Payment Insurance (NPI) transactions are accurately identified and recorded across Bank systems to maintain integrity of portfolio and reference data
- Prepare, review and deliver portfolio dashboards and management information to support portfolio monitoring, capital assessment and stakeholder reporting requirements
- Support regulatory capital and governance objectives by coordinating with Risk and Finance on portfolio related matters and capital considerations
- Ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulatory frameworks governing portfolio management, insurance‑supported structures and capital optimisation activities
- Act as the day-to-day contact for internal stakeholders including Group Finance, Group Risk, Credit and Operations to support portfolio management activities
- Coordinate with external counterparties including insurers and brokers to support transaction execution and timely resolution of portfolio related issues

The ideal candidate should have the following experience:

- At least 5 years of experience in a Bank or lending setting and/or training with experience in investment strategies and risk management
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Investment or a related field
- Understanding of Corporate Banking Portfolios and Capital Efficiency
- Knowledge of Risk‑Weighted Asset (RWA) Drivers and Regulatory Frameworks
- Analytical Rigor and Attention to Detail
- Compliance and Controls Mindset
- Stakeholder Management and Effective Communication Skills
- Data Analysis, Report Writing and Microsoft Office Skills

How we rate this

Senior Specialist - Portfolio Management at ADCB rates 37 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.