Associate Director, Project & Sustainable Finance

First Abu Dhabi Bank FAB; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank FAB is seeking an Associate Director in Project & Sustainable Finance within the APF team to support origination and execution of transactions across CIB and FIG sectors, coordinating with coverage teams and product partners.

The role involves developing understanding of airlines, lessors, EPCs, and other aviation financiers to identify asset financing opportunities aligned with FAB's client and credit appetite, while contributing to ESG initiatives and capital structure

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Project Finance (PF) and Aviation Finance.
• Good knowledge of Global and Regional Aviation and PF sector.
• Understanding of PF structures, typical participants, assessment tools, and PF markets.

Responsibilities

• Support APF origination, structuring and execution across FAB clients globally.
• Help develop Aviation Industry and Project Finance strategies.
• Provide ESG updates and monitor ESG developments for loans.
• Prepare projections, cash flow models and sensitivities.
• Review financing and security documentation for credit compliance.
• Maintain pricing details for all APF transactions.

Skills

Project finance

Aviation finance

Financial analysis

Cash flow modelling

ESG initiatives

Education

Finance degree

Accounting degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

JOB SUMMARY INTRODUCTION

The Associate Director Project amp Sustainable Finance is an integral part of the Asset amp Project Finance APF team working closely with senior team members to support the origination and execution of Asset amp Project Finance transactions across the CIB and FIG client base contributing to revenue generation for Global Corporate Finance The role involves developing an understanding of airlines lessors project developers banks Export Credit Agencies ECAs and other aviation and project finance participants to identify asset financing opportunities aligned with FAB s client and credit appetite The position also requires close collaboration with Corporate and Financial Institutions coverage teams product partners and other key stakeholders while supporting business strategy transaction execution ESG initiatives financial analysis client advisory activities and the continued development of the bank s asset project and export finance capabilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the APF team in originating structuring and executing APF transactions for FAB clients globally across the CIB and FIG segments and help the team to deliver a revenue target in contribution to the overall Global Corporate Finance budget
• Support the Team Head in developing and implementing the Aviation Industry Business Strategy as well as the Project Finance Business Strategy
• Providing strategy updates as required based on market environment
• Develop a strong understanding of the Aviation sector including but not limited to Airlines Lessors Manufactures Aviation Banks amp and other financiers
• Support the Team Head on the various ESG initiatives for the loans business and regularly provide updates internally to the team on development in the ESG space
• Support the team on Project financing transaction inclusion Equator Principle reporting etc
• Preparing projections analyzing cash flow models running sensitivities
• Support the team on advisory mandates selectively undertaken for strategic reasons for key clients of FAB
• Join discussions with Credit on specialized transactions including review of the green light memos credit memos specialized waiver and amendment requests with a view to understand the transactions
• Assist the team in researching certain topics as required for internal or external purpose
• Prepare pitch books term sheets information memorandum financial models mandate letters etc and review feasibility report financial statements and financial legal and technical due diligence reports
• Support the team in their review and conclusion of financing and security documentation to ensure compliance with credit approved terms
• Maintain pricing details for all APF transactions
• Assist the Team Head in ensuring the APF Team is up to date on all internal training programs

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related discipline.3 to 5 years of experience in Project Finance (PF) and Aviation Finance.Good knowledge of Global and Regional Aviation and Project Finance sector.Good understanding and knowledge of International Aviation debt markets and syndicated loan markets.Good understanding of PF structures, typical participants, assessment tools, and knowledge of PF markets, syndicated loan & debt capital markets.