Job Description

Job Title Director- ESG

Description

Director- ESG - Sustainable Finance - Immediate Start
Company : First Abu Dhabi Bank Job Type : Full Time Abu Dhabi Number of Applicants : Apply Now
- Director- ESG - Sustainable Finance - Immediate Start
We are looking to hire a motivated Director- ESG - Sustainable Finance to join our all-star team at First Abu Dhabi Bank in Abu Dhabi.
Growing your career as a Full Time Director- ESG - Sustainable Finance is a terrific opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in communication, creativity and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Director- ESG - Sustainable Finance at First Abu Dhabi Bank today!
Director- ESG - Sustainable FinanceFirst Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) Al Qurm Business Park, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesFull-timeDivision: Investment Banking GroupSub Division: Global Corporate FinanceCompany DescriptionFirst Abu Dhabi Bank is an inclusive environment where each person values the experiences, perspectives, ideas and beliefs of others. We're in a unique position to learnfrom all our colleagues, combining international experience with deep cultural knowledge and local expertise. At FAB, you'll have the support of your team and a strong relationship with your line manager, who will trust you with responsibility and recognize your good performance. As we embrace different ways of seeing the world, listening to each other and respecting different viewpoints, we grow stronger together. Job Purpose:Senior role within the Sustainable Finance team with the purpose to advise on, originate and execute Sustainable Finance transactions with IB & CCB clients of the Bank and to support the Sustainable Finance transactions of the GCF team. Develop strategic relationships with clients and sponsors to identify Sustainable Financing opportunities that are aligned to FAB's client, credit appetite and ESG strategy. Work closely with respective Coverage, Product, Corporate Sustainability, Enterprise Risk Management team of FAB and other important stakeholders such as Credit etc.Key Accountabilities:The role encompasses, enhancing the bank's capabilities in sustainable finance covering all forms of financing structures in addition to identifying opportunities for origination and deal placement. This will involve:Plan, identify and market Sustainable finance opportunitiesBuild ESG Knowledge within the team and maintain database of key transactions, structurers, KPIs etc.Prepare ESG financing marketing materials, pitch-books, and reports to ensure successful promotion of the bank's Sustainable Finance credentials both internally and externallyDevelop ESG training material for GCF, Coverage and other relevant department to disseminate Sustainable Finance knowledge across the teamsMaintain engagement with large corporate clients, HNW individuals, government entities, employees, other banks, external lawyers, project managers, sustainability consultants/advisors etc.Structure, originate, and develop appropriate sustainable financing solutions for clientsAdvise clients on establishing Sustainable Finance frameworks and liaise with relevant Second PartyDevelop Term Sheet, Information Memorandum, financial modelling, mandate letter, other sustainable finance materials etc as required, ensuring client and lender financing needs are met in the most efficient mannerReview feasibility reports, environmental reports and other related due diligence reportsLead discussions with credit on specific sustainable finance transactions including review of credit memo and obtain credit approvalsReview, negotiate and conclude, in close co-ordination with lender's and borrower's legal counsels, inhouse lawyers, financing and security documents - to ensure compliance with credit approved terms including any sustainability linked terms/conditionsAssess/evaluate viability of new offers received from other banks/financial institutions for posible participation originated by other banksAchieve financial performance target individually set and contribute to the team budgeted business targetReview existing GCF loan book and identify opportunities to secure existing loans business through a combination of refinance and restructuringWorking on internal reporting, MIS requirements and support the Head of Sustainable, Asset & Project Finance in strategic initiativesCross-sell bank's fixed income, derivatives, agency, transaction banking and other productsThe job holder will be responsible for building Sustainable assets and achieving budget via P&L with fee income as a key measure of performanceBudgets and Plans
Contribute to the sub-departmental budget and make the Head of Sustainable, Asset & Project Finance aware of performance gaps with suggestions to rectify and improve performance.
Internal CollaborationMaintain strong internal relations and collaborate with Coverage partners (Investment Banking & Corporate & Commercial Banking, FIG etc) to maximize product development & revenue generation opportunitiesDevelop service level targets and manage the coordination with other departments to meet service expectationsPolicies, Systems, Processes, & ProceduresContribute to the Implementation departmental policies, systems, and procedure so that all relevant procedural/ legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality serviceMIS and ReportsProvide inputs in the preparation of timely and accurate sub-departmental statements and reports to meet FAB's and departmental requirements, policies, and standardsQualificationsKnowledge & Experience:Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.7+ years of experience in managing and facilitating corporate finance loans business in a banking environment.In-depth knowledge and proven track record of 2-5 years of Sustainable Finance including any green/sustainable project financing experience gained in a major commercial/international bankExperience of applying sustainable finance principles, mechanisms and rating methodologies including but not limited to green, social, sustainability linked loans, credit facilities and bondsDeep understanding, working knowledge and contacts in Sustainable Finance including Sustainable Finance standards and Sustainable financing frameworksUnderstanding of Sustainable financing structures, typical participants, assessment tools, and knowledge of international sustainable best practices, syndicated loans & debt capital marketsSkills:Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skillsAbility to understand financing structures based on the current & expected market conditionsAbility to multi-task with strong credit, structuring and LMA documentation, expertise requiredStrong negotiating skills and ability to exercise good judgment which balances needs of client, investors and FABAbility to work as part of a team in a collaborative mannerSolid understanding of accounting and financial statementAbility to work under pressure and adjust quickly to changing prioritiesAbility to build and develop strategic relationships
Benefits of working as a Director- ESG - Sustainable Finance in Abu Dhabi:
? Learning opportunities
? Opportunities to grow
? Attractive package
Apply Now
Abu Dhabi
How to get there? View similar Accounting / Finance jobs below
Similar Accountant jobs in the UAE
Risk Manager - Clinical Governance
AED1,200 monthly
Jaiswal Hospital Dubai
Full Time Healthcare / Careworkers
Dubai, Dubai, 39205, United Arab Emirates

You have applied correctly

A message has been sent to the employer, you are going to receive the reply soon. Good luck!

You have applied correctly

The request has been sent correctly. However, we have seen that your resume is incomplete. We highly recommend you to fill it to let the employer know you. These are the fields you have empty: