Requirements
Requires 1-5 years of experience in collections/recovery within banking, NBFC, or agency environments, with experience in handling outsourced recovery vendors. A graduate degree in Finance or Business is mandatory, with an MBA being preferred. Strong understanding of collections & recovery lifecycle for credit & personal loan products, analytical skills, negotiation, decision-making, stakeholder/vendor management, and knowledge of UAE banking regulations are essential.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Accounting & Audit
Company Industry
Banking & Financial Services
Key KPIs
Recovery rate / Cash collection vs target
Agency productivity & efficiency
Settlement turnaround time
Compliance & audit adherence
Portfolio resolution rate
Skills & Competencies
Strong understanding of collections & recovery lifecycle for credit & personal loan products
Analytical skills (MIS, performance tracking)
Negotiation & decision-making
Stakeholder / vendor management
Knowledge of UAE banking regulations
Experience & Qualification
1-5 years in collections/recovery (banking/NBFC/agency)
Experience in handling outsourced recovery vendors
Graduate in Finance / Business (MBA preferred)
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
1. Agency Management & Allocation
Allocate delinquent accounts to recovery agencies as per bucket strategy. Monitor agency performance vs allocated portfolios.
Facilitate account transfers, reallocations, and closures with proper approvals.
2. Recovery & Settlement Handling
Review and process settlement proposals within delegation authority. Coordinate with internal teams for approvals (legal, risk, MIS). Ensure proper documentation and tracking of recovery cases.
3. Performance Monitoring & MIS
Track recovery performance (daily / MTD / agency-wise). Provide MIS reports and dashboards to management. Support incentive calculations and validation for agencies.
4. Compliance & Process Adherence
Ensure agencies follow bank policies, code of conduct, and regulatory guidelines. Monitor recorded calls / audit compliance where applicable. Escalate any policy breaches or exceptions.
5. Customer Resolution Support
Support escalated customer requests related to settlements or restructuring. Assist in resolution of complaints raised via agencies. Ensure proper documentation of customer interactions.
6. Coordination with Internal Teams
Work closely with:
Collections & Recovery teams
Legal & Risk
MIS / Analytics
Ensure seamless communication between bank and agencies.
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 globally that rewards your hard work and dedication.
Join our team and be part of a journey to shape the future of banking.
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