Executive Director / Head of Coverage

Category; Oman; On-site; OMR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Category, a growing investment banking platform, is seeking an Executive Director / Head of Coverage in Muscat, Oman to lead senior client relationships and drive revenue across M&A, financing and capital markets in Oman and the GCC.

You will originate and execute mandates with Sovereign Wealth Funds, Pension Funds, Family Offices, Government-Related Entities and Financial Institutions, shaping the growth of the platform and serving as a trusted advisor to influential institutions.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in investment banking or coverage roles.
• Proven track record in originating and executing M&A, financing and advisory mandates.
• Strong network within Oman and GCC across SWFs, pension funds, family offices and financial institutions.
• Excellent C-suite stakeholder relationship skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with regional market acumen.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage senior-level relationships with key decision-makers.
• Originate and execute investment banking mandates across M&A and financing.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities across advisory and financing capabilities.
• Lead client coverage efforts with regular engagement of stakeholders.
• Generate and convert a robust pipeline of advisory opportunities.
• Collaborate with product teams to tailor solutions for clients.
• Act as a market ambassador for the firm in Oman and GCC region.
• Support growth and development of the investment banking franchise.

Skills

Relationship management

M&A advisory

Sovereign wealth networks

Strategic financing

Job description

Executive Director / Head of Coverage – Investment BankingLocation: Muscat, Oman OverviewWe are partnering with a growing investment banking platform in Oman that is looking to appoint a senior Coverage Banker to lead strategic client relationships across the Sultanate and wider GCC region. This is a senior revenue-generating role focused on originating and executing advisory and financing opportunities across Sovereign Wealth Funds, Pension Funds, Family Offices, Government-Related Entities, Financial Institutions and large Corporates. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding the firm's franchise, developing senior stakeholder relationships and driving new business across M&A, financing and capital markets solutions. The position offers a unique opportunity to help shape and grow the investment banking platform whilst acting as a trusted advisor to some of the region's most influential institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage senior-level relationships across Sovereign Wealth Funds, Pension Funds, Family Offices, Government entities and Financial Institutions.
• Originate and execute investment banking mandates across M&A, strategic advisory, financing and capital markets transactions.
• Identify opportunities for cross-selling the firm's broader advisory and financing capabilities.
• Lead client coverage efforts, maintaining regular engagement with key decision-makers and stakeholders.
• Generate and convert a robust pipeline of advisory and financing opportunities.
• Work closely with product teams to structure and deliver tailored solutions to clients.
• Act as a market ambassador for the firm across Oman and the wider GCC region.
• Support the continued growth and development of the investment banking franchise.

Candidate Profile

• 12+ years of experience within Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, Advisory or Coverage roles.
• Demonstrable track record of originating and executing transactions across M&A, financing and strategic advisory mandates.
• Strong network across Sovereign Wealth Funds, Pension Funds, Family Offices, Government-Related Entities and Financial Institutions within Oman and the GCC.
• Proven ability to build and maintain C-suite and senior stakeholder relationships.
• Experience managing both origination and execution responsibilities.
• Commercially driven with a strong understanding of regional market dynamics.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to contribute to the growth of a developing platform.

What the Role Offers

• Opportunity to lead and build a key coverage function within a growing investment banking platform.
• Significant exposure to senior decision-makers across Oman and the GCC.
• Broad mandate spanning advisory, financing and strategic relationship management.
• High level of autonomy and visibility within the organisation.
• Competitive compensation package with strong long-term growth potential.