ED, Market Insights & Strategy

Role Overview

Executive Director, Market Insights & Strategy at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), a key research-producing role within the Global Markets division based in Abu Dhabi.

Role Purpose

To serve as an integral member of the Market Insights & Strategy team, producing regular, timely, and value-accretive insights and analysis across designated coverage areas for internal stakeholders, senior management, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Analysis

• Produce research as a key member of the Market Insights & Strategy team, providing regular, timely, and value-accretive insights and analysis across the team's stated areas of coverage.
• Track broader macroeconomic and credit events to maintain house views on markets.
• Keep stakeholders updated on global and local economic developments.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a key point of contact within the team by maintaining up-to-date expertise.
• Provide stakeholders with requested information and analysis.
• Prepare strategic pitchbooks and presentations for sales and relationship managers to support FAB's brand-building and "go-to bank" strategy.

Publishing & Distribution

• Produce published reports for direct distribution to clients and publication on the Market Insights section of the corporate website.
• Develop the quality of reports published by the Market Insights team.
• Enhance distribution channels to increase reach.
• Enhance the output and visibility of the Market Insights & Strategy team both internally and externally.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Train and mentor junior analysts.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership within Global Markets on strategy and transformation projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience with in-depth knowledge of regional geopolitics and Asian macroeconomics in global financial markets.
• Extensive experience in writing client-facing reports and presentations.
• Proven track record of knowledge and expertise in GCC risk markets and geopolitics/oil.

Skills & Competencies

• Creative thinking in how to construct, narrate, and present key themes and topics to key stakeholders, senior management, and clients.