Associate Director, Leveraged And Sponsor Financing

Job summary

This role within the Global Corporate Finance (GCF) team focuses on originating, evaluating, and executing Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (LAF) transactions with CIB clients of the bank. The candidate shall work closely with relationship managers in coverage, GCF colleagues, as well as other internal stakeholders to develop strategic relationships with a variety of obligors (corporates, family groups, GREs, investors, and financial institutions) by identifying solutions and lending opportunities aligned to the company's risk parameters and targets.

Key responsibilities

Evaluating, structuring, and executing new deals along with the coverage and credit team.

Take a proactive approach to deal origination, conduct analysis, propose debt structures, help develop solutions for clients, and help differentiate FAB vis-à-vis market competitors.

Manage hands-on financial modelling, transaction documentation, and engagement with internal stakeholders and external advisors.

Assist in managing existing loan portfolio and prepare MIS and reports from time to time.

Analyse financing requirements and help develop a point of view in support of senior loan origination team members.

Assist in negotiating terms with borrowers and other lenders, and drive documentation based on LMA standards.

Work in a timely manner, taking ownership of projects once allocated.

Ensure internal reporting is accurate and timely done and support the Head of LAF on strategic initiatives including budgeting and business planning.

Maintain strong internal relations and collaborate with coverage partners, legal, credit, and operations to ensure timely execution of transactions.

Implement departmental policies, systems, and procedures so that all relevant procedural and legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality and cost-effective service.

Requirements / qualifications

Five years of experience in structured corporate lending transactions.

Strong credit assessment skills including excellent debt/cash flow modelling experience and knowledge of accounting principles.

Some experience of corporate valuation including DCF, comparable companies, and LBO methodologies along with experience in data analysis and financial modelling.

Good grasp of legal concepts and loan mechanics, with first-hand experience documenting loan transactions (LMA standard documentation for syndicated, leveraged deals).

Desire to step up and project manage multi-party financing transactions.

Effective communicator, both written and verbal.

Able to present complex topics to a senior audience, with good grasp of details.

Ability to work under pressure, stay calm, and adjust quickly to changing priorities.

Attention to detail and quality of work product.

About us

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions. We offer a comprehensive range of personal and private banking services, including credit cards, Islamic banking, investments, loans, and mortgages. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to provide top-tier financial solutions to our clients.

Life at FAB

Working at FAB means being part of a team of talented and passionate individuals with a shared vision to support the ambitions of our stakeholders to "Grow Stronger." We embrace the needs of our customers across the globe with a sense of responsibility and confidence driven by extensive expertise that can only be delivered by an ambitious world-class organization.

Career development

FAB offers unique career choices, a chance to innovate, craft solutions for the future, and express yourself in a performance-based culture that will unleash the best in you. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting your career, FAB provides a range of learning and development initiatives to support all employees through training and skill development.

Our values

At FAB, we place our customers at the core of our activities, live our values each day in every way, celebrate achievements, and empower each other to deliver leading solutions. We have structured plans for the recruitment and career progression of Emirati talent to enable them to make a mark in the financial and banking sector both regionally and globally that rewards your hard work and dedication.

Join our team and be part of a journey to shape the future of banking.