Managing Director - Investment Banking (Origination)

Client

• Boutique IB Advisory services firm in DIFC

Job Title

• Managing Director. Reporting to Founder & Chairman

Key Result Areas

• Focus on origination, business development and transaction placement activities
• Assist the firm to ensure quality and efficient transaction execution

Required Experience / Responsibilities:

• Identifying opportunities in the market
• Work closely with clients and internal team on the execution of transactions
• Interaction and coordination with clients to assist in submitting timely response to queries from investors, bankers, third parties
• Strategizing for raising / restructuring of resources for clients
• Understanding client needs and objectives towards evaluation of new opportunities
• Understanding of DFSA compliance procedures and regulations
• Strong network of clients, investors (corporates, family groups, private equity and venture capital firms)
• Motivating and Managing Teams to achieve business targets.

Knowledge and Skills

• Chartered Accountant / Masters degree in Finance with a minimum of 15+ years of post-qualification experience in the investment banking industry
• Good understanding of the deal lifecycle and process (pre-deal, diligence, valuation and post-deal)
• Strong analytical and presentation skills and a commercial approach to resolving issues and providing advice
• Demonstrated experience with managing of day to day aspects of client relationships and projects and working with diverse teams
• This professional will have strong marketing and relationship skills, and a broad referral network from which to generate new business for the firm
• Maintain deep knowledge and expertise across industry sector(s)
• Staying updated on the market trends, economic conditions, and regulatory changes that may affect the bank or its clients
• Good experience in negotiation contracts.