Vice President - Debt Advisory (Dubai)

Liberty Bridge Partners; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vice President for their Debt Advisory team in Dubai. This role is crucial for supporting increasing deal activity across Central Africa. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Debt Advisory or Debt Capital Markets, coupled with fluency in French and a deep understanding of Central African markets. You will lead client relationships, structure financing solutions, and mentor junior team members. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and high-performing environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Debt Advisory or DCM from a leading investment bank.
• Strong exposure to Central African clients or markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute debt advisory mandates across emerging markets.
• Originate and manage client relationships with corporates in Central Africa.

Skills

Debt Advisory

Debt Capital Markets (DCM)

Fluent French

Interpersonal Skills

Commercial Acumen

Job description

Job Title: Vice President Debt Advisory (French-Speaking, Central Africa Coverage)

Location: Dubai

Industry: Investment Banking

Sector Focus: Debt Advisory / Debt Capital Markets (DCM)

Level: Mid-Level VP

Languages: Fluent French required

Nationality Requirement: Central African nationality (due to regional coverage needs)

Overview:

Our client is a highly reputable investment bank headquartered in Dubai, currently seeking to appoint a Vice President to join their growing Debt Advisory team. This role is part of a strategic build-out to support increasing deal activity across Central Africa.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical and transactional experience in Debt Advisory or DCM, combined with French language fluency and deep understanding of or ties to Central African markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute debt advisory mandates across emerging and frontier markets, with a strong focus on Central Africa
• Originate and manage client relationships, particularly with corporates and financial institutions operating in or focused on Central Africa
• Structure and negotiate financing solutions, including syndicated loans, project finance, and capital markets instruments
• Work closely with internal product and coverage teams to deliver tailored financing strategies
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the development of the platform's Africa-focused offering

Key Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in Debt Advisory or Debt Capital Markets, ideally from a leading investment bank or advisory platform
• Fluent in French; additional African languages are a plus
• Strong exposure to Central African clients or markets
• Currently operating at VP level with demonstrated leadership in transaction execution
• Candidates currently based in the GCC, or those open to relocating from the UK, France, or US, will be considered
• Strong interpersonal skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-performing environment