Associate – Credit Administration & Documentation

About the role

The Associate, Credit Administration supports the Corporate Credit Documentation unit by ensuring that all borrowing and related documents are accurately lodged, managed and released in compliance with bank policies and regulatory requirements. This role acts as a key liaison between the bank, custodians, regulators and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Physically lodge borrowing documents in the vault under dual‑custody control and maintain digital filing.
• Represent the bank with government regulators for collateral creation and manage collateral release for borrowing exposures.
• Distribute credit approvals promptly and verify that all documentation lodgment sheets are complete and signed‑off.
• Maintain accurate customer folders, update expiry/deferral information, and ensure all approvals are obtained before document release.
• Generate management information reports, keep RCSA up‑to‑date, and address audit actions to maintain a satisfactory audit rating.
• Support special projects, system testing, and implementation of digitisation and AI initiatives within the documentation unit.
• Analyse credit approvals from a documentation perspective, prepare facility and collateral documents, and coordinate with Business Units, Risk Management and Legal teams.

Required profile

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow strict dual‑control procedures.
• Experience in banking documentation, collateral management or credit administration.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements related to borrowing and collateral.
• Ability to work with cross‑functional teams and manage multiple documentation streams.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a leading financial institution in the UAE.
• Exposure to regulatory liaison, risk management and advanced digitisation projects.
• Professional development in credit administration and documentation processes.