Job Description

Head of Investment Products - Global Private Banking
Job Overview
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is hiring a Head of Investment Products to lead the development, governance, and strategic growth of investment solutions across the Global Private Banking segment. This is a senior leadership role based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, responsible for product innovation, regulatory alignment, third-party vendor management, and multi-jurisdictional governance across various asset classes and investment services.
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Banking
Function: Finance / Investment Banking
Salary: 55000-65000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full Time
Job Overview
As Head of Investment Products, you will drive the investment product strategy for the Global Private Banking division. This includes overseeing product design, sourcing and governance across UCITS platforms, structured products, private placements, and discretionary investment offerings. You will lead regulatory engagement, ensure compliance with global standards, manage investment committees, and collaborate with global teams in Switzerland, Singapore, London, and Egypt.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end governance of investment products including sourcing, selection, design, and ongoing management
• Develop and execute the annual Investment Products Calendar in collaboration with distribution teams
• Oversee the launch of in-house funds, structured investment solutions, and capital market offerings
• Maintain and enhance FAB's UCITS and regional fund platforms, ensuring compliance with board and regulatory standards
• Spearhead the Focus List process, including product risk rating methodologies and governance frameworks
• Manage the Investment Committee (IC), Investment Products Steering Committee (IPSC), and Asset Allocation Committee
• Lead Wealth Solutions offerings, onboarding global service providers in trust, real estate, and estate planning
• Represent FAB at industry roundtables, forums, and conferences on product governance and cross-border investments
• Develop private client strategies across MENA, Asia, Europe, and Islamic investment jurisdictions
• Drive content development for FAB's investment offerings on digital platforms and websites
• Manage new issues and IPOs tailored to private banking clientele including LTV structures and subscription processes
• Lead special situations and client restructuring initiatives in collaboration with senior FAB leadership
• Establish and implement a Credit Advisory framework aligned with private banking needs

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Banking, Marketing, or Liberal Arts
• Minimum of 18 years of leadership experience in investment banking, fund management, or wealth advisory
• Proven experience in product development, fund structuring, UCITS governance, and private banking investments
• Deep understanding of structured products, LP-GP vehicles, and discretionary portfolio services
• Familiarity with global regulations (e.g., Swiss FINMA, Singapore MAS, UK FCA) for cross-border product compliance
• Strategic thinker with strong execution skills and stakeholder management experience across geographies
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage executive leadership, regulators, and external partners

What We Offer

• Executive leadership opportunity within the UAE's most prestigious financial institution
• Direct influence over investment strategy and product innovation for high-net-worth and global private clients
• International exposure with responsibilities spanning Europe, Asia, and MENA regions
• Competitive executive compensation and benefits package
• Platform to represent FAB at thought leadership events and regulatory forums

About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the UAE's largest financial institution and one of the safest banks globally, offering comprehensive financial services across retail, corporate, private, and investment banking. With a strong presence in strategic global markets, FAB is committed to sustainable innovation, customer-centric growth, and operational excellence, making it a preferred partner for high-value clients and top-tier professionals.
Job Title Head of Investment Products - Global Private Banking
Head of Investment Products - Global Private Banking
Job Overview
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is hiring a Head of Investment Products to lead the development, governance, and strategic growth of investment solutions across the Global Private Banking segment. This is a senior leadership role based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, responsible for product innovation, regulatory alignment, third-party vendor management, and multi-jurisdictional governance across various asset classes and investment services.
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Banking
Function: Finance / Investment Banking
Salary: 55000-65000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full Time
Job Overview
As Head of Investment Products, you will drive the investment product strategy for the Global Private Banking division. This includes overseeing product design, sourcing and governance across UCITS platforms, structured products, private placements, and discretionary investment offerings. You will lead regulatory engagement, ensure compliance with global standards, manage investment committees, and collaborate with global teams in Switzerland, Singapore, London, and Egypt.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end governance of investment products including sourcing, selection, design, and ongoing management
• Develop and execute the annual Investment Products Calendar in collaboration with distribution teams
• Oversee the launch of in-house funds, structured investment solutions, and capital market offerings
• Maintain and enhance FAB's UCITS and regional fund platforms, ensuring compliance with board and regulatory standards
• Spearhead the Focus List process, including product risk rating methodologies and governance frameworks
• Manage the Investment Committee (IC), Investment Products Steering Committee (IPSC), and Asset Allocation Committee
• Lead Wealth Solutions offerings, onboarding global service providers in trust, real estate, and estate planning
• Represent FAB at industry roundtables, forums, and conferences on product governance and cross-border investments
• Develop private client strategies across MENA, Asia, Europe, and Islamic investment jurisdictions
• Drive content development for FAB's investment offerings on digital platforms and websites
• Manage new issues and IPOs tailored to private banking clientele including LTV structures and subscription processes
• Lead special situations and client restructuring initiatives in collaboration with senior FAB leadership
• Establish and implement a Credit Advisory framework aligned with private banking needs

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Banking, Marketing, or Liberal Arts
• Minimum of 18 years of leadership experience in investment banking, fund management, or wealth advisory
• Proven experience in product development, fund structuring, UCITS governance, and private banking investments
• Deep understanding of structured products, LP-GP vehicles, and discretionary portfolio services
• Familiarity with global regulations (e.g., Swiss FINMA, Singapore MAS, UK FCA) for cross-border product compliance
• Strategic thinker with strong execution skills and stakeholder management experience across geographies
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage executive leadership, regulators, and external partners

What We Offer

• Executive leadership opportunity within the UAE's most prestigious financial institution
• Direct influence over investment strategy and product innovation for high-net-worth and global private clients
• International exposure with responsibilities spanning Europe, Asia, and MENA regions
• Competitive executive compensation and benefits package
• Platform to represent FAB at thought leadership events and regulatory forums

About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the UAE's largest financial institution and one of the safest banks globally, offering comprehensive financial services across retail, corporate, private, and investment banking. With a strong presence in strategic global markets, FAB is committed to sustainable innovation, customer-centric growth, and operational excellence, making it a preferred partner for high-value clients and top-tier professionals.
Post Details
Job Start Date 1970-01-01
Salary from 55000.00
Salary to 65000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Abu Dhabi
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
Candidate Current Location