Job Description

Credit Risk Analyst - Group Credit Risk - First Abu Dhabi Bank - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
This Credit Risk Analyst role at First Abu Dhabi Bank supports the Group Credit Risk function with a focus on Wholesale Banking and International Banking portfolios. The position centers on portfolio monitoring, early risk identification, IFRS 9 review, regulatory reporting, and delivering detailed asset-quality analysis across multiple business segments.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking
Function: Risk Management
Salary: 9000-12000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Review credit proposals submitted to approval committees, ensuring alignment with risk appetite.
• Monitor country risk limits and industry risk limits, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
• Review and update credit risk policies, procedures, and frameworks.
• Oversee IFRS 9 staging and provisioning processes across Wholesale Banking and International Banking.
• Conduct analysis of asset quality, impairment charges, coverage ratios, and cost of risk.
• Prepare monthly dashboards, portfolio review reports, and business-segment analysis.
• Produce credit risk reporting for internal management and regulatory bodies.
• Monitor overdue exposures through the Past Due Not Impaired process and follow up on action plans.
• Prepare portfolio presentations for senior committees including CEC, BRCC, and GRCC.
• Support thematic risk studies and ECL reviews.
• Coordinate with ERM teams to support regulatory submissions.
• Review product programs and funding-related credit proposals.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and portfolio monitoring practices.
• Ensure timely preparation of departmental and regulatory reports.

Ideal Profile

• At least five years of experience in credit risk roles within banking or financial institutions.
• Strong understanding of asset quality metrics, impairment, IFRS 9 methodologies, and regulatory reporting.
• Knowledge of global financial markets, macroeconomic trends, and international banking exposures.
• Able to analyze large datasets and produce clear, accurate risk reports.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with relationship managers, senior stakeholders, and committees.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and handle multiple deadlines.

Skills Set

• Credit risk analysis
• IFRS 9 staging and provisioning
• Asset quality monitoring
• Financial reporting
• Risk dashboards and presentations
• Regulatory compliance
• Portfolio monitoring
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Cross-functional coordination

Why Join Us

• Be part of the largest bank in the UAE with a strong transformation agenda.
• Work in a dynamic, data-driven risk environment with international exposure.
• Opportunity to influence portfolio analytics and contribute to strategic decision-making.
• Supportive leadership, structured development, and a collaborative culture.
• Meaningful role with direct impact on credit quality and risk management standards.

About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank is a leading financial institution in the UAE, offering comprehensive banking and investment services across regional and international markets. Known for its strong risk culture and forward-looking strategy, FAB provides a collaborative workplace that encourages growth, innovation, and shared success.
Job Title Credit Risk Analyst - Group Credit Risk - First Abu Dhabi Bank - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Credit Risk Analyst - Group Credit Risk - First Abu Dhabi Bank - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
This Credit Risk Analyst role at First Abu Dhabi Bank supports the Group Credit Risk function with a focus on Wholesale Banking and International Banking portfolios. The position centers on portfolio monitoring, early risk identification, IFRS 9 review, regulatory reporting, and delivering detailed asset-quality analysis across multiple business segments.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking
Function: Risk Management
Salary: 9000-12000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Review credit proposals submitted to approval committees, ensuring alignment with risk appetite.
• Monitor country risk limits and industry risk limits, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
• Review and update credit risk policies, procedures, and frameworks.
• Oversee IFRS 9 staging and provisioning processes across Wholesale Banking and International Banking.
• Conduct analysis of asset quality, impairment charges, coverage ratios, and cost of risk.
• Prepare monthly dashboards, portfolio review reports, and business-segment analysis.
• Produce credit risk reporting for internal management and regulatory bodies.
• Monitor overdue exposures through the Past Due Not Impaired process and follow up on action plans.
• Prepare portfolio presentations for senior committees including CEC, BRCC, and GRCC.
• Support thematic risk studies and ECL reviews.
• Coordinate with ERM teams to support regulatory submissions.
• Review product programs and funding-related credit proposals.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and portfolio monitoring practices.
• Ensure timely preparation of departmental and regulatory reports.

Ideal Profile

• At least five years of experience in credit risk roles within banking or financial institutions.
• Strong understanding of asset quality metrics, impairment, IFRS 9 methodologies, and regulatory reporting.
• Knowledge of global financial markets, macroeconomic trends, and international banking exposures.
• Able to analyze large datasets and produce clear, accurate risk reports.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with relationship managers, senior stakeholders, and committees.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and handle multiple deadlines.

Skills Set

• Credit risk analysis
• IFRS 9 staging and provisioning
• Asset quality monitoring
• Financial reporting
• Risk dashboards and presentations
• Regulatory compliance
• Portfolio monitoring
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Cross-functional coordination

Why Join Us

• Be part of the largest bank in the UAE with a strong transformation agenda.
• Work in a dynamic, data-driven risk environment with international exposure.
• Opportunity to influence portfolio analytics and contribute to strategic decision-making.
• Supportive leadership, structured development, and a collaborative culture.
• Meaningful role with direct impact on credit quality and risk management standards.

About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank is a leading financial institution in the UAE, offering comprehensive banking and investment services across regional and international markets. Known for its strong risk culture and forward-looking strategy, FAB provides a collaborative workplace that encourages growth, innovation, and shared success.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 9000.00
Salary to 12000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Abu Dhabi
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
Candidate Current Location

Skills Required