Director- Leveraged & Acquisition Finance

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial institution in the UAE as a Director of Leveraged & Acquisition Finance. In this role, you will evaluate and execute complex funding transactions, manage loan portfolios, and collaborate with internal teams while coaching junior members, contributing to the firm's strategic goals in a dynamic finance environment.

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years of experience in structured corporate lending.
• Minimum 3+ years in fund financing transactions.
• Ability to work under pressure and thrive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, structure and execute financing transactions.
• Perform credit analysis and assist in negotiating loan terms.
• Coach junior team members in their professional development.

Skills

Credit assessment skills

Debt/cash flow modelling

Corporate valuation

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Director- Leveraged & Acquisition Finance

• Full-time
• Division: Investment Banking and Markets

Join the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions. Our focus is to create value for our employees, customers, shareholders and communities to grow through differentiation, agility and innovation.We are looking for top talent and your success is our success. Accelerate your growth as you help us reach our goals and advance your career. Be ready to make your mark a top company, in an exciting & dynamic industry.

The role shall require:

• Evaluating, structuring and executing new deals along with the coverage & credit team; the focus will be on fund financing transactions (including capital call / subscription line facilities, NAV/asset-backed facilities, hybrid facilities, co-invest and SMA facilities, involving private equity, debt, credit, real estate and infrastructure funds;
• Take a proactive approach to deal origination, conduct analysis, propose debt structures and help develop solutions for clients, and help differentiate FAB vis-à-vis market competitors;
• Hands-on role to modelling, documentation and engagement with internal parties and external advisors;
• Prepare and efficiently process credit approval packages;
• Assist in developing internal framework for internal credit rating of new products;
• Liaise with external credit agencies to obtain credit ratings;
• Assist in managing existing loan portfolio and prepare MIS and reports from time to time;
• Analyse financing requirements and help develop a point of view in support of senior loan origination team members;
• Assist in negotiating terms with borrowers and other lenders, and drive documentation based on LMA or LSTA standards;
• Work and coach the most junior team members by supporting them in their personal and professional development;
• Work in a timely manner, taking ownership of projects once allocated.

Budgets Plans & MIS:

• Ensure internal reporting is accurate and timely, support the Head of LAF on strategic initiatives including budgeting and business planning.

Internal Collaboration:

• Maintain strong internal relations and collaborate with Coverage partners, Legal, Credit and Operations in order to ensure timely execution of transactions.
• Implement departmental policies, systems, and procedures so that all relevant procedural/ legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality and cost-effective service.

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Experience and Skills:

• 5 - 10 years of experience in structured corporate lending transactions, with minimum 3+ years’ experience in fund financing (including capital call / subscription line facilities, NAV/asset-backed facilities, hybrid facilities, co-invest and SMA facilities, involving private equity, debt, credit, real estate and infrastructure funds);
• Demonstrated exposure to Private Equity and Private Credit industry;Strong credit assessment skills including excellent debt/cash flow modelling experience, and knowledge of accounting principles;
• Some experience of corporate valuation including DCF, CompCos, and LBO methodologies;
• Good grasp of legal concepts and loan mechanics, with first-hand experience documenting loan transactions (LMA and LSTA standard documentation for syndicated, leveraged deals);
• Some experience dealing with Credit Agencies;
• Desire to step up and project manage multi-party financing transactions;
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal. Able to present complex topics to a senior audience, with good grasp of details;
• Ability to work under pressure, stay calm, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities;
• Attention to detail and quality of work product.