DCM Syndicate Lead — Islamic Finance (GCC)

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank seeks an Associate Director for DCM Syndicate in Dubai. The role focuses on originating, structuring and executing debt capital market transactions, with emphasis on Sharia-compliant financing solutions across GCC and MENA.

You will liaise with coverage teams, other CFIB units, and external banks to originate, structure and close deals. The candidate brings extensive syndication experience, strong leadership and negotiation skills, and a proven track record in end-to-end

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in origination, execution and syndication of structured, high value or complex financing transactions in the UAE and GCC.
• Outstanding academic record, including Masters or MBA or CFA or CA or equivalent from a reputed university
• Extensive experience in the conversion of business opportunities and the management of external key account/internal stakeholder relationships

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and nurture relationships with key participants in the capital market in the GCC and wider MENA region.
• Profile ADIB as a trusted brand in Islamic corporate finance in the GCC.
• Lead client pitches and development of syndication strategy to secure lead mandates.
• Foster and lead all syndication/distribution conversations in public issuances and private placements.
• Provide pricing insights to ensure deals are structured and priced to clear market.
• Provide syndicate insights on demand and pricing during pre-launch and execution.
• Solicit investor feedback and demand during the book build process.
• Act as bridge between private origination and public treasury/wealth management/insurers.
• Ensure best execution and allocations; avoid sticks at closing.
• Lead idea generation applying Sharia structuring to secure lead roles.
• Build and nurture client relationships; source deals with counterparts in financial institutions
• Demonstrate market trend understanding; track and communicate developments
• Lead new product development and product infrastructure

Skills

Syndication

Structured finance

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Financial modeling

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Masters or MBA or CFA/CA

Job description

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank seeks an Associate Director for DCM Syndicate in Dubai. The role focuses on originating, structuring and executing debt capital market transactions, with emphasis on Sharia-compliant financing solutions across GCC and MENA.

You will liaise with coverage teams, other CFIB units, and external banks to originate, structure and close deals. The candidate brings extensive syndication experience, strong leadership and negotiation skills, and a proven track record in end-to-end