Executive Vice President & Head of Corporate Banking – Abu Dhabi

RAKBANK is seeking an accomplished Executive Vice President & Head of Corporate Banking – Abu Dhabi to lead our Corporate Banking franchise in the capital, driving strategic growth across large corporates, GREs, family conglomerates, and key government-linked entities. You will own the P&L, shape sector strategies, deepen strategic client relationships, and strengthen our market position while ensuring disciplined risk management and governance. This role reports to the Managing Director & Head of Wholesale Banking Group – Coverage and is based in Abu Dhabi.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Business & Revenue Leadership

• Own the full P&L for Corporate Banking – Abu Dhabi, driving asset, liability, fee income and cross‑sell performance.
• Lead growth across Large Corporates, GREs, Family Groups and select Multinationals.
• Develop and execute sector-focused strategies (Energy, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Government, Industrials, Services, Trade).
• Increase wallet share through transaction banking, trade finance, treasury, cash management, FX and capital markets solutions.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as Senior Relationship Sponsor for top-tier strategic clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with C‑suite executives, owners, boards and government stakeholders.
• Lead complex credit structuring, negotiations, and syndication activities in partnership with Investment Banking and Risk teams.

Risk & Credit Oversight

• Ensure disciplined credit growth aligned with UAE Central Bank guidelines and internal risk appetite.
• Participate in and/or chair credit committees; approve exposures within delegated authority.
• Monitor portfolio quality, early warning indicators and remediation plans.

People & Leadership

• Lead and develop Relationship Managers and Unit Heads; drive a high‑performance culture.
• Set clear KPIs across business development, client experience and risk management.
• Build strong succession pipelines and promote a collaborative team environment.

Stakeholder & Governance Management

• Work closely with Risk, Compliance, Legal, Operations, Treasury, Trade and Investment Banking teams.
• Represent the bank with regulators, government bodies and industry forums in Abu Dhabi.
• Ensure adherence to governance standards, policies and regulatory requirements.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and drive innovative initiatives that enhance competitiveness.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or related discipline; MBA preferred.
• 15+ years’ experience in banking/financial services with strong Corporate Banking leadership exposure.
• Proven success managing large corporate/GRE portfolios and driving strategic growth.
• Deep knowledge of lending, trade finance, cash management and treasury products.
• Strong understanding of UAE market dynamics and regulatory frameworks.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of developing high‑performing teams.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic is an advantage.

What You’ll Gain:

• Competitive compensation and performance‑driven incentives
• Medical insurance and life coverage
• Opportunity to shape RAKBANK’s Corporate Banking strategy in Abu Dhabi
• Exposure to major government, GRE and corporate initiatives
• Career advancement and professional development pathways
• Collaborative, growth‑focused working environment