Dubai Investment Banking Leader: M&A & Growth

ADIB Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ADIB Group is seeking a Senior Investment Banker to lead the development and growth of its investment banking division in Dubai. The role focuses on sourcing and executing M&A, capital raising and strategic advisory with a hands-on leadership style.

You will collaborate with the CEO to define a strategic roadmap, build a high-performing team, and manage deals from pitch to close across the UAE and beyond.

Qualifications

• 15 years of investment banking experience with a strong track record in M&A, capital raising and advisory.
• Deep origination capabilities with a demonstrated ability to source and close transactions.
• Strong deal‑making skills, negotiation expertise, and creativity in structuring transactions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for the investment banking division in collaboration with the CEO.
• Establish short, medium and long-term objectives identifying key growth opportunities and market positioning.
• Build and lead a team of professionals as the business scales.
• Originate and source transactions leveraging existing networks and developing new client relationships.
• Lead M&A advisory, capital raising and strategic financial transactions from pitch to close.
• Structure and negotiate complex deals ensuring alignment with client objectives and firm strategy.
• Develop innovative and creative deal structures to unlock value for clients.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, investors and financial institutions.
• Provide strategic financial advice to clients identifying opportunities to create value.
• Represent the firm in industry events, conferences and networking opportunities.
• Oversee due diligence, financial modeling, valuation and structuring processes.
• Ensure transactions comply with regulatory requirements and firm risk parameters.

Skills

M&A

Capital raising

Origination

Deal structuring

Leadership

Networking UAE

Client relationships

Education

MBA

CFA

Job description

ADIB Group is seeking a Senior Investment Banker to lead the development and growth of its investment banking division in Dubai. The role focuses on sourcing and executing M&A, capital raising and strategic advisory with a hands-on leadership style.

You will collaborate with the CEO to define a strategic roadmap, build a high-performing team, and manage deals from pitch to close across the UAE and beyond.