Associate Director, Ratings Advisory

Responsibilities

• Support ratings advisory mandates by preparing analysis, presentation materials and supporting documentation
• Assist with reviewing client financial statements, capital structures, cash flows and business profiles
• Prepare peer benchmarking, market research and rating methodology summaries
• Contribute to rating case presentations and client discussion materials
• Support coordination of rating agency interactions and meeting logistics
• Assist with base-case and downside scenario analysis and sensitivity analysis
• Work with DCM, Corporate Finance, Coverage and Risk teams to align deliverables
• Maintain accurate mandate files and advisory documentation
• Ensure work is completed in line with FAB policies and governance standards

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Business, Accounting or a related discipline
• Basic understanding of regional markets and rating agency methodologies
• Good financial modelling, credit analysis and scenario analysis capability
• Basic understanding of capital markets instruments including bonds, sukuk, and hybrid capital
• Good presentation, credit writing and analytical communication skills
• Ability to manage assigned deliverables and work under deadlines
• High integrity and collaborative mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Entry-level to early-career experience in credit analysis, ratings, or Debt Capital Markets
• Exposure to rating agency interactions or credit assessments

About the Company

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions.