Director, Debt Capital Markets
Skills
About This Role
Job Purpose
- Ongoing preparation & update of marketing material, transactions documentation, DCM related strategies and reporting, as and when required.
- Managing regular and effective client interaction and providing optimal solutions to target client needs.
- Supporting the DCM marketing efforts and transaction execution, in addition to providing resource assistance to the GCF teams as and when required.
Accountabilities
- Perform global credit markets research on daily/weekly basis and preparing pitch-books
- Setting up and updating market analytical databases
- Produce complex market analytics from Bloomberg & Dealogic data for pitch books and related presentations
- Extracting economic, technical and other quantitative data from Bloomberg & Dealogic systems, to allow the DCM to be better equipped for meetings
- Handle DCM related documentation (Islamic and Conventional) and manage in deal execution
- Assist other senior team members in managing deal requirements/execution and closing DCM mandates to ensure completion of transaction reviews/post-deal analysis
- Preparing for and/or coordinating weekly syndicate market updates and documentation update calls, in addition to coordinating deal and non-deal roadshows in conjunction with Bond Syndicate and collating feedback from investors
- Ensure appropriate internal and external documentation and approvals are secured, and proper filing system is set up for each competed transaction to comply with FAB internal and external audit and compliance requirements.
- To generate specific revenue and volume targets as defined by Head of DCM-L&B
- Manage all transaction aspects of deals/clients assigned from origination/structuring to documentation and execution, maintaining high professional standanrds
- Develop core client origination activities; building productive relationships with clients at a senior level (CFO/Treasurer).
- Work alongside Bond Syndicate/GM Sales & Trading for DCM to ensure seamless deal execution
- Maintain good relationships with Senior Executives, Legal, Finance, Operations and other team members
Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in finance / business or related discipline. MBA/MSc (preferred) and/or professional qualifications (e.g. CFA/ACA/CAIA/ACCA)
Minimum Experience
- Preferably 5+ years of experience in the Investment Banking, Debt Capital Markets or related activity
- Strategic thinker and agent for change
- Sound knowledge of investment appraisals, financial statement analysis and modelling, and legal/regulatory environments
- Proven track record of delivery against financial objectives
- Fluent in English & Arabic (advantageous). Knowledgeable of local, Middle East and International markets
- Good interpersonal, motivation, resource management & marketing-orientated skills
- Experience of handling Investment Banking key clients and winning new mandates with them
- Must cooperate with other members of the team; a "team player"
- Displays original thinking and creativity - follows policies and procedures
- Generates suggestions for improving work and being able to work under pressure
- Skilled in managing deals with tight deadlines and good organizational skills
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 globaly that rewards your hard work and dedication.
Join our team and be part of a journey to shape the future of banking.
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