Job Title
Director - Real Estate Finance
Job Overview
Join First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) as a Director in Real Estate Finance and help shape major financing transactions across the UAE and beyond. This Abu Dhabi-based role is tailored for an experienced banking professional eager to lead and execute complex commercial real estate finance (REF) deals. Leverage your expertise in financial modeling, deal structuring, and risk assessment to drive FAB's institutional and corporate lending strategies. Apply now to accelerate your career with the UAE's largest and most trusted financial institution.
Job Location : Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry : Banking
Function : Finance / Investment Banking
Gender : Any
Candidate Nationality : Any
Candidate Current Location : Any
Job Type : Full Time
Job Overview
The Director - Real Estate Finance will support the origination, structuring, and execution of real estate financing transactions for FAB's institutional, corporate, and privileged client segments. Responsibilities include due diligence, financial modeling, risk assessments, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The role is essential in enhancing FAB's capabilities in real estate lending and identifying value-aligned opportunities across asset classes such as hospitality, office, retail, residential, and logistics.
Key Responsibilities
- Originate and execute complex real estate finance transactions with support from coverage and credit teams
- Lead due diligence and deal structuring, managing legal, financial, and real estate advisors
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Credit, Risk, GM, DCM, and Agency teams to support cross-sell opportunities
- Conduct deep-dive reviews of the CRE loan book to identify refinance or restructuring opportunities
- Oversee junior team contributions during execution phases and vendor management
- Ensure alignment with UAE Central Bank exposure guidelines and internal risk parameters
- Maintain and build relationships with clients, sponsors, and real estate professionals
- Support preparation of internal MIS reports and business updates
- Contribute to department budgeting and performance monitoring initiatives
Reporting & MIS
Generate strategic portfolio reports and ensure timely updates on exposuresSupport risk tracking, performance reviews, and data integrity in reporting systemsFinancial Management
Contribute to budgeting and assist in identifying cost-saving and revenue enhancement measuresSuggest refinements based on performance gaps and market dynamicsGovernance & Standards
Ensure all transactions comply with internal risk, regulatory, and policy frameworksMaintain confidentiality and ensure data protection during all phases of the deal lifecycleRequired Skills and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field5-10 years of experience in real estate finance within the banking sectorStrong understanding of commercial real estate asset classes and international debt marketsExpertise in syndicated loan structures, back-leverage transactions, and deal documentationAdvanced financial modeling, negotiation, and presentation skillsProven ability to multitask in fast-paced, high-value deal environmentsStrong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilitiesWhat We Offer
Join one of the world's safest and largest banks headquartered in the UAEAccelerated career growth in a dynamic, high-impact roleCollaborative and innovative work environmentCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefitsOpportunity to work on high-profile transactions across multiple jurisdictionsJ-18808-Ljbffr