Job Description

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
Salary: 45000-60000 monthly (Market estimated)
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. This includes due diligence, financial modeling, risk assessments, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The role is pivotal in enhancing FAB's capabilities in real estate lending and identifying value-aligned opportunities across various 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 commercial real estate (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 exposures
• Support risk tracking, performance reviews, and data integrity in reporting systems

Financial Management

• Contribute to budgeting and assist in identifying cost-saving and revenue enhancement measures
• Suggest refinements based on performance gaps and market dynamics

Governance & Standards

• Ensure all transactions comply with internal risk, regulatory, and policy frameworks
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure data protection during all phases of the deal lifecycle

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• 5-10 years of experience in real estate finance within the banking sector
• Strong understanding of commercial real estate asset classes and international debt markets
• Expertise in syndicated loan structures, back-leverage transactions, and deal documentation
• Advanced financial modeling, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Proven ability to multitask in fast-paced, high-value deal environments
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities

What We Offer

• Join one of the world's safest and largest banks headquartered in the UAE
• Accelerated career growth in a dynamic, high-impact role
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to work on high-profile transactions across multiple jurisdictions

About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the UAE's largest bank and one of the safest financial institutions globally. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, FAB offers a wide range of tailored solutions and services through its extensive network across five continents. With a focus on innovation, agility, and sustainable growth, FAB empowers its employees and customers to achieve more and grow stronger together.
Job Title Director - Real Estate Finance
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
Salary: 45000-60000 monthly (Market estimated)
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. This includes due diligence, financial modeling, risk assessments, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The role is pivotal in enhancing FAB's capabilities in real estate lending and identifying value-aligned opportunities across various 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 commercial real estate (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 exposures
• Support risk tracking, performance reviews, and data integrity in reporting systems

Financial Management

• Contribute to budgeting and assist in identifying cost-saving and revenue enhancement measures
• Suggest refinements based on performance gaps and market dynamics

Governance & Standards

• Ensure all transactions comply with internal risk, regulatory, and policy frameworks
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure data protection during all phases of the deal lifecycle

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• 5-10 years of experience in real estate finance within the banking sector
• Strong understanding of commercial real estate asset classes and international debt markets
• Expertise in syndicated loan structures, back-leverage transactions, and deal documentation
• Advanced financial modeling, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Proven ability to multitask in fast-paced, high-value deal environments
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities

What We Offer

• Join one of the world's safest and largest banks headquartered in the UAE
• Accelerated career growth in a dynamic, high-impact role
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to work on high-profile transactions across multiple jurisdictions

About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the UAE's largest bank and one of the safest financial institutions globally. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, FAB offers a wide range of tailored solutions and services through its extensive network across five continents. With a focus on innovation, agility, and sustainable growth, FAB empowers its employees and customers to achieve more and grow stronger together.
Post Details
Job Start Date 1970-01-01
Salary from 45000.00
Salary to 60000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Abu Dhabi
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
Candidate Current Location