Vice President, Restructuring

Jefferies; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferies, a leading global investment bank, is seeking a senior professional to lead restructuring, refinancing and distressed M&A mandates across the Middle East and broader EMEA region. The role requires coordinating multi-stakeholder teams, developing complex financial models and presenting strategic options to clients and boards.

Ideal candidates will have 6–10+ years in investment banking or related advisory at a top firm, with strong leadership, analytical and communication skills, and a

Qualifications

• 6-10+ years of experience in investment banking, restructuring advisory, or related professional services.
• Strong transaction experience across restructuring advisory, special situations, leveraged finance, debt advisory or corporate finance.
• Excellent financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills.
• Deep understanding of debt products, capital structures, credit markets and restructuring solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of restructuring, refinancing, recapitalisation and distressed M&A mandates across MEA.
• Manage all aspects of transaction execution including financial analysis, due diligence and project management.
• Develop and review complex financial models, liquidity analyses and valuation materials.
• Prepare high-quality client presentations, board materials and transaction documentation.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Leadership

Project management

Team mentoring

Debt products knowledge

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of restructuring, refinancing, recapitalisation, liability management and distressed M&A mandates across the Middle East and broader EMEA region.
• Manage all aspects of transaction execution, including financial analysis, stakeholder coordination, due diligence and project management.
• Develop and review complex financial models, liquidity analyses, business plans, capital structure assessments and valuation materials.
• Prepare high-quality client presentations, strategic reviews, board materials and transaction documentation.
• Work closely with corporate clients, financial institutions, sovereign-related entities, private equity sponsors and creditor groups.
• Support Managing Directors in business development efforts, market coverage and origination activities.
• Identify and evaluate new restructuring and special situations opportunities across the region.
• Lead and mentor Analysts and Associates, ensuring high-quality work product and professional development.
• Coordinate effectively with legal advisers, accounting firms, lenders, investors and other external stakeholders throughout transaction processes.

Requirements

• 6-10+ years of relevant experience within an investment bank, restructuring advisory practice, financial advisory firm or leading professional services organisation.
• Strong transaction experience across restructuring advisory, special situations, leveraged finance, debt advisory or corporate finance.
• Excellent financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of debt products, capital structures, credit markets and restructuring solutions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and execute transactions in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience interacting with senior management teams, boards, lenders and investors.
• Exceptional presentation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing and developing junior team members.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related discipline.

About the Company

Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm, delivering strategic advisory, financing and capital markets solutions to corporate, sponsor and institutional clients worldwide.