Senior Debt Advisory Director: Capital Strategy

Alvarez & Marsal; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is expanding its Middle East Debt Advisory team in Dubai, seeking an Associate Director/Director with a banking or advisory background. The role focuses on debt raising, capital structure optimization and refinancing for corporate and PE clients.

Candidates should have 8–10 years in relevant markets, solid modelling, and the ability to engage senior stakeholders including lenders, sponsors and government counterparts. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant Middle East debt markets experience in debt advisory, leveraged finance, project finance or corporate/investment banking.
• Strong academic record from a top-tier university in finance, accounting, business or economics.

Responsibilities

• Lead debt advisory engagements for sovereign wealth funds, private equity, family offices and corporates.
• Develop and review financial models, credit analysis and covenant sensitivities.
• Present the credit story to lenders, sponsors and government stakeholders.
• Structure optimal debt facilities and capital mixes; support refinancing and restructuring efforts.

Skills

Debt advisory

Financial modelling

Credit analysis

Stakeholder management

Project finance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or higher in finance/economics/business

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal is expanding its Middle East Debt Advisory team in Dubai, seeking an Associate Director/Director with a banking or advisory background. The role focuses on debt raising, capital structure optimization and refinancing for corporate and PE clients.

Candidates should have 8–10 years in relevant markets, solid modelling, and the ability to engage senior stakeholders including lenders, sponsors and government counterparts. Fluency in English is essential.