Director GTB FI Network Management First Abu Dhabi Bank

Director GTB FI Network Management at First Abu Dhabi Bank is responsible to manage the end-to-end FI cash product and network management functions related to all aspects of Financial Institution / Corporate clients across local/ regional and international markets.  This includes product management, product/network partner profitability analysis, subject matter support to FI advisory teams alongwith commercialization of product capabilities with adequate analysis on risk and operational controls. This is a senior level and full time role and for this job the salary ranges from 25000 AED to 40000 AED.

Responsibilities of Director GTB FI Network Management

Product Development & Management

• Formulate and drive the timely and effective implementation of FI strategies, solutions and initiatives.
• Evaluate and analyse market trends and best practices in engaging the organisation  for digital enablement and delivery of products and services within the FI space
• Work closely with Solutions & Advisory team to develop suitable product propositions relevant to the core markets and support business partners in presales consultancy activities with complete accountability for all CIB clients.
• Evaluate and recommend new ideas/solutions, acting as ‘Customer’s Voice’ and delivering bottom line benefit as a result of understanding customer demand and requests. These can be on the areas of Technology, Regulation, Industry and Market best practices.

Network Management

• Select and manage high quality correspondent banks in the markets to provide Cash Product Nostro services.
• Ensure all correspondent bank appointments are consistent with regulatory and compliance requirements, internal control, and agreed internal strategic relationship direction.

Subject matter Expert Director GTB FI Network Management

• Act as a supporting member of the FI and Cash product center of excellence and effectively collaborate with other stakeholders in development and delivery of state-of-the art solutions for our customers

Product Development & Management

• Manage the development of new products and ensure all operational, business and integration requirements are efficiently supported and tested.
• Work closely with the Channels team to make sure that the underlying products are delivered effectively through channels.
• Manage existing products and ensure operational and production issues are effectively resolved with minimum slippages.
• Responsible for relevant collaterals, website content, market strategy, commercialization and communication strategy of product launches.

Network Management

• Conduct periodic service reviews of network arrangements in order to ensure cost effective solutions and superior customer service; collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive or enhance efficient processing standards with improved service levels, turnaround time (TAT) and controls.

MIS Director GTB FI Network Management

• Monitor traffic volumes, throughput and P&L for each Client Relationship (Nostro/Vostro), and produce relevant and timely Management Information, in order to help the coverage teams in effectively managing their relationships.
• End-to-end ownership of both cost and revenue aspects of all partnerships with Financial Institutions.

Frameworks, Boundaries and Decision-Making Authority:

• Functions within the framework and boundaries of Group policies as well as overall organisational and governance frameworks.
• Authorised to take decisions as per the approved authorisation matrix.

Requirements of Director GTB FI Network Management

• Bachelor’s degree in banking, business, finance, economics or related discipline.
• Post-graduate qualification in Finance/Risk management would be an advantage
• Minimum 7 years’ relevant experience in the banking sector with at least 4 years in similar positions of progressively increasing managerial responsibilities in the Cash Product Management function.

Skills and Knowledge Desired

• Good knowledge of international and regional cash products and other banking products.
• Experience in developing, delivering, servicing and/or managing products with proven project management record.
• Good understanding of the multi-regional environment, culture, regulations and clients.
• Superior team player.
• Fluent in English with high level oral and written communication skills.

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