VP, Restructuring & Distressed Finance - MEA

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

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