Executive Director- Leveraged & Acquisition Finance
First Abu Dhabi Bank
- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Originating, structuring and executing new deals along with the coverage & credit team
- Take a proactive approach to deal origination, and develop solutions that can form the basis of future business opportunities, and help differentiate FAB vis-à-vis market competitors
- Review the existing loan portfolio, client KAPs, and identify opportunities to secure existing loans business through a combination of refinancing and restructuring;
- Analyse and scrutinise deal structures, and underlying businesses through building and sensitising financial models, independent reports or other diligence to ensure that transactions are robust and meet the bank's criteria
- Take the lead in negotiating terms with borrowers and other lenders, whether at initial stage or at definitive documentation stage
- Work in a timely manner, taking ownership of projects once allocated, and delegating where appropriate
- Remain current and develop a view on market developments related to pricing, structure, economics and legal aspects
- Ensure internal reporting is accurate and timely, and support the Head of LFS on strategic initiatives including budgeting and business planning
- Help contribute to the GCF and CIB budget in addition to cross selling opportunities for our GM, Agency & DCM businesses
- Contribute to the sub-departmental budget and make the Head of Leveraged & Acquisition Finance aware of performance gaps with suggestions to rectify and improve performance.
- Maintain strong internal relations and collaborate with Coverage partners (IB, CCB, PCG) in order to maximise revenue and deepen FAB's relationships
- Develop service level targets and manage the coordination of the section with other departments to meet service expectations.
- Implement departmental policies, systems, and procedure so that all relevant procedural/ legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality and cost-effective service.
- Supervise and provide inputs in the preparation of timely and accurate sub-departmental statements and reports to meet FAB's and departmental requirements, policies, and standards
- 15+ years of experience in leverage and acquisition financings;
- Excellent credit assessment skills including cash flow modelling, and knowledge of accounting principles;
- Some experience of corporate valuation methodologies including DCF, comps, and LBOs;
- Good grasp of legal concepts, with first-hand experience documenting loan transactions (LMA standard documentation for syndicated, leveraged deals);
- Has project managed multi-party financing transactions, and been involved in negotiating commercial terms;
- Ideally, some experience of working within the UAE/GCC or the Emerging Markets;
- Effective communicator, both written and verbal. Able to present complex transactions concisely
- Ability to work under pressure, stay calm, and adjust quickly to changing priorities;
- Attention to detail and quality of work product;
- Ability to build and develop relationships across the organisation, with clients and market participants;
- Ability to mentor, and train junior staff.