Head of Agency Securities Lending

Overview

Integrated in the Global Securities Financing team, you will be the one person in charge of building a brand new activity of Agency Securities Lending within First Abu Dhabi Bank. Supported by a dedicated and experienced project manager, you will have the responsibility to concretely implement a clearly defined roadmap, take strategic decisions in various areas relevant for the activity like choice of systems, tasks prioritization or commercial initiatives to move from a project to a revenue-generating business.

Based in Abu Dhabi, the role requires numerous interactions with vendors as well as internal departments and a regular communication to management on progresses and blocking points.

• Leads and conducts the construction of a ASL activity within First Abu Dhabi Bank
• Management of the growth and follow up of the onboarding process
• Direct management of interactions with internal stakeholders (sales, legal, credit, risk, compliance, IT, Back Office)
• Direct management of relation with beneficial owners (Central banks and SWFs)
• Full responsibility of Agency lending trading and implementation of strategies
• Full responsibility for quality and reliability of reporting
• Extensive knowledge and access to the Asset Management community
• Strong communication and Presentation skills
• Remain prudent by maintaining highest standards of business ethics and disciplines
• Ability to manage, enrich and enhance relationships internally and externally across the community of Limited Partners and key General Partners

• A minimum of 10-year experience in the capital markets industry with a strong and proven track record in building and managing an Agency Securities Lending activity
• Having relevant and concrete knowledge in onboarding process
• Autonomous, rigorous, entrepreneur spirit and capability to concretely deliver