Head of Investment Banking

ADIB Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment banking firm is seeking a Senior Investment Banker to lead their investment banking division in Dubai. The ideal candidate will possess over 15 years of experience, strong deal-making skills, and the ability to build and manage a high-performance team. Responsibilities include developing the business strategy, sourcing M&A transactions, and maintaining client relationships. This is an exceptional opportunity to significantly impact and shape the future of the investment banking division.

Qualifications

• 15 years of investment banking experience with a strong track record in M&A and capital raising.
• Demonstrated ability to source and close transactions.
• Experience in boutique or entrepreneurial investment banking environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for the investment banking division.
• Proactively originate and source transactions across M&A and advisory.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients and investors.

Skills

Investment banking experience

Deal-making skills

Negotiation expertise

Leadership skills

Financial modeling

Education

MBA

CFA

Job description

Role: Head of Investment Banking

Location: Dubai

Role Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled and entrepreneurial Senior Investment Banker to lead the development and growth of our investment banking division. This is a unique opportunity to build a business from the ground up working closely with the CEO to define and execute a strategic roadmap with short, medium and long‑term objectives.

The ideal candidate will have strong deal‑making skills, creativity and origination capabilities with a track record of sourcing and executing transactions across M&A, private capital raising and strategic financial advisory. The role requires a hands‑on approach, leadership ability and deep industry relationships within the UAE and beyond.

Key Accountabilities

• Business Strategy & Development
  • 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.
• Origination & Deal Execution
  • Proactively 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.
• Client & Market Engagement
  • 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.
• Execution & Risk Management
  • Oversee due diligence, financial modeling, valuation and structuring processes.
  • Ensure transactions comply with regulatory requirements and firm risk parameters.
  • Work cross‑functionally with legal, compliance and operations teams to execute transactions smoothly.

Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge

• 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.
• Experience working in boutique or entrepreneurial investment banking environments is preferred.
• Established network of clients, investors and financial institutions particularly in the UAE and broader Middle East.
• Proven ability to develop and execute business strategies in investment banking.
• Strong leadership skills capable of building and scaling a high‑performance team.
• Excellent financial modeling, valuation and strategic advisory skills.
• MBA, CFA or other relevant qualifications are a plus.