Associate Director - M and A Advisory ECM

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank is searching for an Associate Director in M and A Advisory ECM based in Abu Dhabi. This full-time role involves originating and executing M and A advisory and equity capital market transactions, engaging closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality service and compliance.

The ideal candidate has experience in investment banking, strong skills in financial modelling and client presentation, and a Bachelor's degree. Join us to advance your career in a leading banking institution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• Experience in investment banking or related fields preferred.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Executives in M and A advisory and equity capital markets transactions.
• Prepare financial models, pitch books, and client materials.
• Manage transaction execution and coordinate due diligence.

Skills

M and A advisory

Equity capital markets

IPO transaction support

Corporate finance

Financial modelling

Transaction execution

Client presentation development

Education

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

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Associate Director - M and A Advisory ECM

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Industry: Banking

Function: Investment Management

Experience: M and A advisory, equity capital markets, corporate finance, or investment banking experience preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Associate Director - M and A Advisory ECM in Abu Dhabi, UAE is a specialist banking role focused on transaction origination and execution across M and A advisory, buy-side and sell-side mandates, IPOs, rights issues, block trades, follow-on offerings, and other equity capital markets transactions. The position supports First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) by contributing to Global Corporate Finance revenue targets, developing high-quality client materials, preparing financial models, supporting due diligence, and helping deliver strategic advisory solutions with a primary focus on Egypt-related transactions.

Job Details

Country: UAE | City: Abu Dhabi | Industry: Banking | Function: Investment Management | Salary: 30000-45000 | Gender: Any | Nationality: Any | Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Support Executive Directors and Directors in originating and executing M and A advisory and equity capital markets transactions.
• Work on buy-side, sell-side, IPO, rights issue, block trade, follow-on offering, and other ECM-related mandates.
• Manage selected parts of transaction execution as assigned by the relevant transaction leader.
• Prepare marketing presentations, pitch books, information memoranda, investor profiles, and transaction materials within required timelines.
• Build and maintain sophisticated financial models for transaction origination, valuation, execution, and client advisory work.
• Support financial, legal, risk, compliance, and commercial reviews required for potential and active transactions.
• Coordinate due diligence activities to ensure transaction decisions are supported by accurate analysis and complete review processes.
• Monitor M and A, equity capital markets, macroeconomic, sector, and country-specific developments to support transaction assessment.
• Work closely with Investment Banking and Markets teams to maximize revenue opportunities across each transaction.
• Partner with Client Coverage teams to ensure FAB clients receive consistent, high-quality service during advisory and capital markets mandates.
• Contribute international best practices and corporate finance standards to client materials and internal transaction processes.
• Follow departmental policies, systems, procedures, and legislative requirements while delivering quality and cost-effective execution support.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, productivity, and transaction delivery practices.
• Support internal reporting, transaction updates, and management information when requested by the line manager.
• Maintain strong personal development discipline by setting performance goals, identifying training needs, and improving technical competencies.
• Stay updated on professional developments, new techniques, regulatory themes, and current market issues affecting M and A and ECM activity.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Experience in investment banking, corporate finance, M and A advisory, equity capital markets, financial modelling, or transaction execution preferred.
• Strong understanding of M and A processes, ECM products, IPO execution, rights issues, block trades, and capital market transaction workflows.
• Ability to prepare high-quality pitch books, information memoranda, investor materials, valuation outputs, and client presentations.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, analytical, and transaction structuring skills.
• Good awareness of macroeconomic trends, public markets, investor behavior, corporate finance standards, and regional transaction activity.
• Ability to support due diligence, review transaction risks, and coordinate with legal, compliance, risk, finance, and client coverage teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
• Detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple transaction workstreams under tight deadlines.
• Strong commitment to policy compliance, professional development, technical accuracy, and client service quality.

Skills Set

• M and A advisory
• Equity capital markets
• IPO transaction support
• Buy-side and sell-side execution
• Rights issues
• Block trades
• Follow-on offerings
• Corporate finance
• Financial modelling
• Valuation analysis
• Pitch book preparation
• Information memorandum development
• Investor profile preparation
• Due diligence coordination
• Transaction execution
• Client presentation development
• Market and macro analysis
• Risk and compliance review support
• Investment banking coverage coordination
• Deal team collaboration
• Corporate finance best practices

Why Join Us

• Work on strategic M and A and equity capital markets mandates within a leading banking institution in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• Gain exposure to regional and international transaction execution, client advisory, public markets activity, and corporate finance decision-making.
• Build advanced technical experience in financial modelling, pitch development, valuation, due diligence, and capital markets execution.
• Collaborate with senior investment banking professionals, client coverage teams, product partners, and control functions.
• Contribute to Global Corporate Finance growth while developing a strong career path in M and A Advisory and ECM.

About the Company

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the UAE's largest bank and a leading financial institution headquartered in Abu Dhabi. FAB delivers retail, corporate, Islamic, investment, global markets, transaction banking, and advisory services across regional and international markets, combining financial strength, market expertise, innovation, and disciplined governance to support clients, investors, institutions, and communities.