Director- Leveraged & Acquisition Finance

VERA Security, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial institution in the UAE as a Director in Leveraged & Acquisition Finance. This dynamic role involves evaluating and structuring complex deals in fund financing, working closely with a talented team to drive innovative solutions for clients. You will play a pivotal role in managing loan portfolios, preparing credit approval packages, and collaborating with various departments to ensure seamless transaction execution. With a focus on personal and professional growth, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment while advancing your career in the financial sector.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in structured corporate lending with focus on fund financing.
• Strong credit assessment skills and debt modeling experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute new deals with a focus on fund financing transactions.
• Maintain strong internal relations and collaborate for timely execution.

Skills

Structured Corporate Lending

Debt/Cash Flow Modeling

Credit Assessment Skills

Legal Concepts and Loan Mechanics

Corporate Valuation

Effective Communication

Attention to Detail

Job description

Director - Leveraged & Acquisition Finance

• Full-time
• Division : Investment Banking Group

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 at 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);
• Taking a proactive approach to deal origination, conducting analysis, proposing debt structures, and helping develop solutions for clients, and helping differentiate FAB vis-à-vis market competitors;
• Hands-on role in modeling, documentation, and engagement with internal parties and external advisors;
• Preparing and efficiently processing credit approval packages;
• Assisting in developing an internal framework for internal credit rating of new products;
• Liaising with external credit agencies to obtain credit ratings;
• Assisting in managing existing loan portfolio and preparing MIS and reports from time to time;
• Analyzing financing requirements and helping develop a point of view in support of senior loan origination team members;
• Assisting in negotiating terms with borrowers and other lenders, and driving documentation based on LMA or LSTA standards;
• Working and coaching the most junior team members by supporting them in their personal and professional development;
• Working in a timely manner, taking ownership of projects once allocated.

Budgets Plans & MIS :

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

Internal Collaboration :

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

Experience and Skills :

• 5 - 10 years of experience in structured corporate lending transactions, with a minimum of 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 the Private Equity and Private Credit industry; strong credit assessment skills including excellent debt / cash flow modeling experience, and knowledge of accounting principles;
• Some experience in 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 a 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.