Manager - Corporate Finance and Investment Banking (DCM)

About the role

This is a key role within the Corporate Finance and Investment Banking (CFIB) team at ADIB, based in Dubai. It focuses on originating, structuring and executing debt capital market (DCM) transactions with World Bank Group (WBG) and financial institution clients, delivering Sharia-compliant financing solutions. The role works closely with coverage teams, other CFIB teams and internal stakeholders such as Shari'a and credit approvers, and supports ADIB's positioning in the GCC Sukuk market.

Key responsibilities

• Originate and execute DCM mandates across sovereign and supranational, grey, financial institution and corporate issuers, from pitching to financial closing, including pricing, structuring, due diligence, documentation, syndication and closing.
• Prepare pitch books, teasers, information memorandums and management presentations, and lead communications with syndicate groups and investor engagement before and after deals.
• Manage Bloomberg live deal updates, syndicate update materials and JLMs, and maintain a distribution database and pipeline.
• Evaluate issuer financial performance, capital structure and credit metrics, and support term sheet negotiations, pricing and credit analysis.
• Coordinate with the ADIB Sharia department and the WBG Sharia team, and ensure compliance with Sharia requirements, Central Bank, HSA and other regulations.
• Build and manage the investor syndication process with the institutional, retail and private banking teams, and attend roadshows, investor forums and industry events.
• Travel as needed to client meetings and transaction closings, and assist the Head of DCM with project management and workflow improvements.

Required profile

• At least 3-5 years of experience in corporate finance, M&A, advisory or private equity, with direct experience in financial modeling, capital raising, valuations or credit ratings, preferably in the UAE and the GCC at a leading bank.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CFA, CA, MBA or equivalent are an added advantage.
• Willingness to work longer hours than official hours and to travel.

Required skills

• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets, presentations, business intelligence and data analytics.
• Proficiency in the Bloomberg Terminal.