Associate Director- Advisory & Equity Capital Markets

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Dubai is seeking a Corporate Finance professional to participate in transaction execution and client management activities. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience, strong financial modeling skills, and excellent communication abilities. This is a full-time position with no remote work options available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in investment banking and/or mergers & acquisitions.
• Training or time spent in London, New York, Singapore, or Hong Kong will be favored.

Responsibilities

• Participates in all aspects of transaction origination and execution.
• Drafts and prepares marketing presentations and pitch materials.
• Conducts evaluation of business plans and project reports.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong financial modelling

PowerPoint skills

Ability to understand financing structures

Strong negotiating skills

Good inter-personal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Commerce

Master's degree in relevant discipline (Optional)

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

The role holder is responsible for actively participating in all aspects of transaction execution in areas of Corporate Finance (M&A buy side sell side mergers; IPO and other equity capital markets activities; and selected debt advisory etc.) in order to achieve P&L targets for Corporate Finance in line with the CIB strategy. The role holder is also responsible for collaborating with other Client Service and Product teams to ensure superior service for the clients.

Core Responsibilities:

Client Management and Business Development:

• Assists and supports the Corporate Finance advisory in originating and executing transactions in areas of Corporate Finance;
• Participates in client meetings as required in the context of transaction origination and execution;
• Participates in all aspects of transaction origination and execution in areas of Corporate Finance;
• Drafts and prepares marketing presentations pitch materials books information memoranda investor presentations and term sheets on a timely basis;
• Develops full financial models on corporate finance transactions and conducts valuation analyses using appropriate valuation methodologies including (public market and transaction multiples DCF LBO DDM merger model etc.);
• Conducts evaluation of business plans / business models and project reports for business development and/or mandate execution;
• Assists with appropriate reviews (financial legal risk compliance etc.) due diligence and other administrative matters relating to the teams activities.

Policies Systems Processes and Procedures:

• Implements departmental policies systems and procedure so that all relevant procedural/ legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality and cost-effective service;
• Contributes to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems processes and practices while taking into account international leading practice improvement of business processes cost reduction and productivity improvement.

Self-Management Responsibilities:

• Defines performance goals at the start of the year in discussion with the reporting manager and ensures that the goals are achieved during the course of the year.
• Identifies the training and development requirements for self and agrees on them with the reporting manager to ensure that the required trainings are arranged and attended.
• Strives to achieve the highest levels of proficiency on all the competencies and skills required to perform the role.
• Keeps abreast of professional developments new techniques and current issues through continued education and professional growth.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Turnaround time for client services/ transactions;
• Adherence to policies processes and procedures of FAB and the department (including risk credit compliance);
• Timely completion of performance appraisals for the team.

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Qualifications :

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics Commerce or any related discipline;
• Masters degree in Finance Accounting Economics Commerce or any related discipline (Optional)

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in investment banking and/or mergers & acquisitions preferably with a reputable international investment bank or Big 4 firm;
• Training or time spent in either London Ney York Singapore or Hong Kong will be looked at favorably.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand financing structures based on the current & expected market conditions.
• Strong financial modelling and PowerPoint skills;
• Ability to multi-task with solid credit structuring and LMA documentation expertise required;
• Strong negotiating skills and ability to exercise good judgment which balances needs of client investors and FAB;
• Solid understanding of accounting and financial statements;
• Ability to work under pressure and adjust quickly to changing priorities.
• Good inter-personal skills.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time