AVP, Capital Management & Planning

Role Overview

AVP, Capital Management & Planning at First Abu Dhabi Bank - FAB.

Role Purpose

Lead business-as-usual processes for the Capital Management Function, build automated Balance Sheet and Capital Forecasting components, support Business functions across all Capital planning aspects, and deliver projects across Group Treasury including Balance Sheet and Capital Optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

Capital Planning & Forecasting

• Lead and manage monthly reporting processes including Equity Charge mechanism, Legal entity capital morning, RWA and Return (RoC) hurdle analysis.
• Maintain capital and balance sheet rolling forecasts and assist annual Budget process including Business and legal entity Capital and RWA allocations.
• Solve and lead on ad-hoc capital planning projects including Intra-Group dividend, KRIs, AT1 dividends, and book capital funding tickets.
• Work with and support Business functions across all Capital planning aspects including RWA and Capital allocation at a Business, Legal Entity, and international level.

Risk & Monitoring

• Monitor enhanced structural FX risk monitoring and capital impact of net investments value; monitor and optimise where applicable.
• Review Stress capital planning outputs and review risk appetite thresholds on a periodic basis.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure all Policies, SOPs, Business Continuity, and Operational Risk exercises are up to date; recommend methodology changes to enhance returns and capital optimisation across the Group.

Stakeholder Engagement & Analysis

• Lead key benchmark and peer analysis; present to Senior Management on market observations and key recommendations.
• Provide support on projects across Group Treasury including Balance Sheet and Capital Optimisation with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide assistance across Group Treasury as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years banking experience across relevant Finance, Treasury, or Business segments.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or equivalent (beneficial but not mandatory).
• Professional accounting qualification (beneficial but not mandatory).
• Additional qualifications such as CFA or FRM (beneficial but not mandatory).
• Strong knowledge of banking products across Consumer, Commercial, and Investment Banking (beneficial).
• Experience and proficiency with reporting and analytics processes in Group Finance function in the finance sector.
• Experience with Basel capital, liquidity, and funding (CBUAE) requirements (beneficial).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong data analytics skills and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to develop data and management information through Excel and relevant technical platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams.