Director - Loan Capital Markets

First Abu Dhabi Bank; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in Abu Dhabi seeks a Director for its Loan Capital Markets team. The successful candidate will oversee the origination, structuring, and execution of loan transactions for corporate and government clients in the MENA region while collaborating with various internal teams to meet the bank's strategic objectives.

Benefits

Competitive salary and incentive package

Exposure to high-profile transactions

Supportive and performance-driven culture

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in corporate finance or syndicated lending in banking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and support junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Originate and structure corporate and sovereign loan transactions.
• Lead commercial negotiations and manage documentation processes.
• Analyze deal structures and conduct due diligence.

Skills

Financial modeling

Credit assessment

Cash flow modeling

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

CFA or MBA preferred

Job description

Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Title
Director - Loan Capital Markets
Job Description
Director - Loan Capital Markets

Job Overview
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is hiring a Director within its Loan Capital Markets team based in Abu Dhabi. This senior role is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in corporate lending, syndications, and structured finance, particularly within MENA markets. The successful candidate will play a key role in originating, structuring, and executing loan transactions across institutional and government-related clients, while also contributing to the bank s cross-sell strategy across investment banking and capital markets.

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Banking
Function: Finance / Investment Banking
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full Time

Job Overview
As Director in the Loan Capital Markets team, you will lead the origination and execution of primary syndicated loan transactions for key FAB clients across corporate, sovereign, and GRE segments. Your responsibilities include structuring lending solutions, client engagement, documentation oversight, and cross-functional collaboration to support FAB s strategic business goals. This role demands high-level financial modeling skills, solid knowledge of regional and international loan markets, and a strong commercial mindset.

Key Responsibilities

* Originate and structure corporate and sovereign loan transactions in coordination with coverage teams
* Execute syndicated and bilateral lending deals in alignment with FAB s credit and risk policies
* Develop financing solutions to differentiate FAB in a competitive regional market
* Analyze deal structures and conduct due diligence, including financial model creation and review
* Lead commercial negotiations and manage documentation process using LMA standards
* Maintain active engagement with internal stakeholders including Credit, Legal, Coverage, and DCM teams
* Contribute to portfolio review, refinancing opportunities, and restructuring strategies
* Ensure timely and accurate internal reporting and MIS generation
* Support strategic initiatives including budget planning and market positioning
* Identify and support cross-sell opportunities in Debt Capital Markets, Global Markets, and Agency services

Financial Management

* Provide input to the sub-departmental budget and performance tracking
* Address any gaps in revenue generation with corrective action plans

Governance & Standards

* Ensure all transactions comply with internal policies, market regulations, and risk management frameworks
* Maintain a high standard of documentation quality and process integrity

Job Requirements

* Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business; CFA or MBA preferred
* 7+ years of experience in corporate finance or syndicated lending within a banking environment
* Strong credit assessment and cash flow modeling abilities
* Proven experience with LMA-standard loan documentation and multi-party deal structuring
* Familiarity with UAE/GCC markets and cross-border finance practices
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on clarity and conciseness
* High attention to detail and ability to handle multiple complex transactions under pressure
* Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to mentor and support junior staff on deal execution and client engagement

What We Offer

* Senior leadership role in a top-tier financial institution
* Exposure to high-profile transactions across the Middle East and global markets
* Competitive salary and incentive package
* Strong pipeline of deal flow and client interaction
* Supportive and performance-driven culture with internal mobility

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