Assistant Manager, Structured Finance & International Banking Commercial Bank of Dubai

Operating in the UAE for over 50 years, CBD manages the financial requirements of some of the largest corporates and businesses operating in the country, driving the UAE economy. Over the years, CBD has transformed into a progressive and modern banking institution winning multiple awards for its digital initiatives, credit cards, bank accounts, mobile app features and services.

CBD has been recognized as the number one bank in the UAE on the Forbes list of The World s Best Banks 2022.

As we continue to build upon our successes, we are looking for ambitious individuals who are passionate about the banking and finance industry and the markets in which CBD operates. Just as important to us is your ability to demonstrate a talent for dealing with people - your colleagues and our customers and delivering service that really goes the extra mile.

Job Purpose:

Support in the development of CBD s global Structured Finance Business (Project and Structured Export Finance)

Support in the development & management of international corporate banking relations (including relationship management, corporate type loans, portfolio management)

Principal Accountabilities:

Support in the assessment of new lending opportunities, ensuring credit, risk, and compliance alignment, under the supervision of senior team members

Assist in the timely and comprehensive review of all material to support senior team members in forming an accurate view on the transaction from a credit, risk and profitability perspective (including the entire due diligence process)

Proactively assist in the entire internal decision process, including drafting of all required internal memos, in accordance with internal procedures and management guidelines under the supervision of senior team members

Perform thorough reviews of financial models to confirm consistency with negotiated contractual & financing terms, determine and run relevant sensitivities

Actively participate in the monitoring and management of the department s growing portfolio, ensure accurate credit administration through timely completion of annual reviews and regular monitoring of financials, covenants etc under the supervision of senior team members

Take full responsibility of KYC and compliance processes, reporting regularly to the Head/senior team members

Support in the preparation of internal presentations and communication material etc

Support in the drafting and regular updating of internal Client Strategic Reviews for existing and new clients

Assist in the preparation of commercial proposals/pitches and other marketing materials

Support in meetings/calls preparation (marketing material and pitch preparation), draft comprehensive meeting/call reports

Keep up to date with internal tools and systems and ensure that the new tools are properly used

Ensure strict adherence to internal audit requirements, procedures and policies (including regulatory, credit, risk, legal and compliance) and external regulations

Promote and support a high level of uniformity and consistency across the Bank

Maintain high ethical and professional standards

Maintain appropriate knowledge by completing all mandatory training as required