Director, Credit Advisory - Art Finance

Job Description

As the Director, you will play a crucial role in shaping and executing credit advisory strategies, working closely with the Executive Director. Your expertise will be pivotal in developing tailored lending solutions for UHNW and HNW clients, leveraging your knowledge of art markets and secured lending principles. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive growth and innovation in art-backed financing.

Responsibilities

• Development and execution of credit advisory strategies for art-backed financing, ensuring alignment with client needs and market trends.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to deliver discretionary and program lending solutions across diverse asset classes and jurisdictions.
• Conduct comprehensive credit analysis and financial modeling for art-backed lending, assessing risks and identifying opportunities.
• Stay updated on art market trends, valuation methodologies, and auction dynamics to inform credit decisions and strategies.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with UHNW and HNW clients, understanding their unique financial needs and preferences.
• Ensure compliance with secured lending principles and GCC regulatory frameworks, implementing effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to the credit advisory team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Collaborate with art advisory and private banking teams to create holistic lending solutions tailored to elite clients.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in art finance and secured lending, driving innovation within the bank.
• The assessment of client financial needs, risk tolerances, and appetite, ensuring the bank offers the most suitable lending options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in credit solutioning or structuring credit deals, with a focus on art and other specialty assets.
• At least 3 years of experience in art finance, secured lending, or private banking, with a proven track record of working with UHNW/HNW clients.
• Proven knowledge of art markets, valuation methodologies, and auction dynamics is highly desirable.
• Strong credit analysis and financial modeling skills, with the ability to assess and manage risks in art-backed lending.
• Familiarity with secured lending principles and a solid understanding of GCC regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Background in private banking, art advisory roles, or a related field is preferred, with a deep understanding of the art market.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to navigate complex credit scenarios and make informed decisions.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and deliver results within tight deadlines.
• A genuine passion for art, a deep understanding of the art market, and a commitment to driving innovation in art-backed financing.

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.