Head of Investment Banking
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Job Summary
Role : Head of Investment Banking
Location: Dubai
Role Purpose:
We are seeking a highly skilled and entrepreneurial Senior Investment Banker to lead the development and growth of our investment banking division. This is a unique opportunity to build a business from the ground up working closely with the CEO to define and execute a strategic roadmap with short medium and long-term objectives.
The ideal candidate will have strong deal-making skills creativity and origination capabilities with a track record of sourcing and executing transactions across M&A private capital raising and strategic financial advisory. The role requires a hands-on approach leadership ability and deep industry relationships within the UAE and beyond.
Key Accountabilities of the role
Business Strategy & Development
Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for the investment banking division in collaboration with the CEO.
Establish short medium and long-term objectives identifying key growth opportunities and market positioning.
Build and lead a team of professionals as the business scales.
Origination & Deal Execution
Proactively originate and source transactions leveraging existing networks and developing new client relationships.
Lead M&A advisory capital raising and strategic financial transactions from pitch to close.
Structure and negotiate complex deals ensuring alignment with client objectives and firm strategy.
Develop innovative and creative deal structures to unlock value for clients.
Client & Market Engagement
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients investors and financial institutions.
Provide strategic financial advice to clients identifying opportunities to create value.
Represent the firm in industry events conferences and networking opportunities.
Execution & Risk Management
Oversee due diligence financial modeling valuation and structuring processes.
Ensure transactions comply with regulatory requirements and firm risk parameters.
Work cross-functionally with legal compliance and operations teams to execute transactions smoothly.
15 years of investment banking experience with a strong track record in M&A capital raising and advisory.
Deep origination capabilities with a demonstrated ability to source and close transactions.
Strong deal-making skills negotiation expertise and creativity in structuring transactions.
Experience working in boutique or entrepreneurial investment banking environments is preferred.
Established network of clients investors and financial institutions particularly in the UAE and broader Middle East.
Proven ability to develop and execute business strategies in investment banking.
Strong leadership skills capable of building and scaling a high-performance team.
Excellent financial modeling valuation and strategic advisory skills.
MBA CFA or other relevant qualifications are a plus
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Financial Services
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Banking
- Corporate Finance
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Securities Law
- Investment Banking
- Private equity
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Bloomberg
About Company
Welcome to Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank. Our bank offers many of the world's leading financial and banking services. Learn more about us through our website.
