Executive Director Infra & Energy Finance

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an Executive Director for Infra & Energy Finance in Dubai. The successful candidate will develop business in the Middle East, focusing on project finance transactions. Candidates should have over 12 years of expertise in project and structured finance. This senior role offers a full-time position with significant responsibilities in managing client relationships and leading a team.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of relevant experience in project & structured finance.
• Strong expertise in managing deal preparation, structuring, and negotiations.
• Experience in developing client relationships and supervising teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop business in the Middle East for infrastructure & energy sectors.
• Originate and execute project finance transactions.
• Oversee documentation, due diligence, and compliance processes.

Skills

Project finance expertise

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Multilingual skills

Education

Postgraduate degree

Job description

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Natixis is a French multinational financial services firm specializing in asset & wealth management, corporate & investment banking, insurance, and payments. A subsidiary of Groupe BPCE, it employs nearly 16,000 staff across 38 countries. Its clients include corporations, financial institutions, sovereign and supranational organizations, and customers of Groupe BPCE's networks.

Natixis Middle East focuses on :

• Structured finance, especially in renewable energy
• Global Markets, Fixed Income, Equities, and Commodities
• Trade Finance Solutions
• Islamic Finance
• Investment Banking, DCM, ECM, M&A
• Coverage

Our region spans 14 countries from Egypt to Turkey, mainly focusing on the GCC countries.

An Executive Director in Infra & Energy is responsible for developing Natixis' business in the Middle East, including :

Project financing, refinancing, and advisory in infrastructure & energy sectors

Collaborating with other teams to maximize opportunities

Core functions include :

Originate and execute project finance transactions as Mandated Lead Arranger, Underwriter, or Financial Advisor across sectors like Power & Renewables, Energy Transition, Natural Resources, Telecom, Transportation, and Social Infrastructure within the Dubai-based INFA team coverage area.

Develop client relationships, ensure alignment with bank strategies, and facilitate meetings with senior management.

Supervise junior and mid-level team members.

Key responsibilities :

Manage deal preparation, structuring, negotiations, and capital raising processes.

Oversee internal and external documentation, due diligence, and compliance processes.

Lead marketing efforts and cross-divisional business development.

Coordinate with other departments and external partners like legal counsel and consultants.

The role requires at least 12 years of relevant experience, strong expertise in project & structured finance, leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities. A postgraduate degree and multilingual skills are preferred.

The position reports to the Head of Infra & Energy Finance (MENAT CCA) and involves extensive external and internal stakeholder engagement.

Senior-level, full-time employment in the financial services and investment banking industry.

Note : The job posting appears active, with no explicit indication of expiration.

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