Job Description

Job Summary

To be a key, research producing member of the Market Insights & Strategy team within the Global Markets division of FAB. Successful candidate will work as an integral part of the team in providing internal stakeholders, senior management, and clients with regular, timely and value-accretive insights and analysis across the team's stated areas of coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce research as a key member of the Market Insights & Strategy team within FAB's Global Markets division, providing internal stakeholders, senior management, and clients with regular, timely, and value-accretive insights and analysis across the team's stated areas of coverage.
• Provide regular, timely, and relevant insights on GCC fixed income markets to Global Markets colleagues, broader CIB stakeholders, senior leadership, and clients through publications including Morning News Summary, Daily Market Chatter, Quarterly GCC Fixed Income Chart Book, and ad-hoc updates on new bond and sukuk issues.
• Compile and publish periodic Fixed Income research reports focused on the development of the GCC fixed income market.
• Analyze new sukuk and bond issues in the GCC fixed income market, assessing issuer fundamentals, pricing, and risk-reward dynamics.
• Monitor primary and secondary fixed income market in the GCC and border EM to identify trends and opportunities.
• Track broader macroeconomic and credit events to maintain house views on markets and keep stakeholders updated on global and local economic developments.
• Serve as a key point of contact within the team by maintaining up-to-date expertise and providing stakeholders with requested information and analysis.
• Enhance the output and visibility of the Market Insights & Strategy team both internally and externally.
• 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 and enhance distribution channels to increase reach.
• Train and mentor junior analysts.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership within Global Markets on strategy and transformation projects.
• Prepare strategic pitchbooks and presentations for sales and relationship managers to support FAB's brand-building and "go-to bank" strategy.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience required 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 in terms of knowledge and expertise in GCC risk markets and geopolitics / oil
• Creative thinker in terms of how to construct, narrate, and present key themes and topics to key stakeholders, senior management, and clients.

About Us

About Us:

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions. We offer a comprehensive range of personal and private banking services, including credit cards, Islamic banking, investments, loans, and mortgages. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to provide top-tier financial solutions to our clients.

Life at FAB:

Working at FAB means being part of a team of talented and passionate individuals with a shared vision to support the ambitions of our stakeholders to "Grow Stronger." We embrace the needs of our customers across the globe with a sense of responsibility and confidence driven by extensive expertise that can only be delivered by an ambitious world-class organization

Career Development:

FAB offers unique career choices, a chance to innovate, craft solutions for the future, and express yourself in a performance-based culture that will unleash the best in you. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting your career, FAB provides a range of learning and development initiatives to support all employees through training and skill development.

Our Values:

At FAB, we place our customers at the core of our activities, live our values each day in every way, celebrate achievements, and empower each other to deliver leading solutions. We have structured plans for the recruitment and career progression of Emirati talent to enable them to make a mark in the financial and banking sector both regionally and globaly that rewards your hard work and dedication.

Join our team and be part of a journey to shape the future of banking.