Relationship Manager - Real Estate Coverage

Job Title
Relationship Manager - Real Estate Coverage

Relationship Manager - Real Estate Coverage

Job Overview
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE s largest financial institution, is seeking a skilled Relationship Manager to lead and grow its Real Estate portfolio. This role involves managing client relationships, driving loan performance, and cross-selling financial products while ensuring regulatory compliance and exceptional service delivery.

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Banking
Function: Relationship Management
Salary: 18000-25000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview
As a Relationship Manager under the Real Estate Coverage team, you will manage and grow a portfolio of real estate clients, delivering superior service and ensuring performance loan targets are met. You will lead financial evaluations, risk assessments, and product cross-selling while maintaining credit quality and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage business development and client service through the designated coverage team
* Grow portfolio revenues while managing risks and ensuring a low non-performing loan ratio
* Conduct credit reviews, appraisals, feasibility assessments, and financial modeling
* Ensure timely credit renewals, documentation compliance, and adherence to internal policies
* Cross-sell a full range of FAB products, including GTB and GFM solutions
* Act as a key point of contact for client service issues, enabling other teams to focus on complex sales
* Maintain complete and accurate KYC, call reports, and operational documentation
* Deliver excellent customer service and build strong long-term relationships
* Drive improvements in credit analysis skills and support team performance
* Meet internal audit expectations and SLA commitments for new client onboarding
* Work within authorized limits and escalate exceptions appropriately

Job Requirements

* Bachelor s or Master s degree in Finance, Business, or related discipline
* Professional qualification in accounting is an added advantage
* Prior experience in real estate finance or commercial banking relationship management
* Strong financial interpretation, credit appraisal, and modeling skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to manage client expectations and work under pressure
* Strong understanding of legal and regulatory requirements
* English proficiency required; Arabic language is preferable

What We Offer

* Access to high-value real estate clients and complex financial deals
* Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
* Career advancement opportunities within the UAE s most prestigious bank
* A collaborative and inclusive environment supporting individual growth