Vice President – Investment Banking, Origination & Deal Execution

About the role

Apollonia Capital is seeking a commercially driven Vice President to originate new business, secure paid advisory mandates and lead transactions from initial engagement through completion. The role blends strong network building with hands‑on transaction execution across M&A, equity and debt capital raising.

Key responsibilities

• Originate and develop relationships with corporates, banks, family offices, institutional investors and other qualified clients.
• Identify, qualify and convert opportunities into documented, paid advisory mandates.
• Lead preparation of pitches, proposals, engagement letters, teasers, information memoranda and other transaction materials.
• Manage transactions across M&A, equity and debt capital raising, strategic advisory and selected fund‑raising assignments.
• Develop transaction structures, valuation analyses, buyer/investor universes and execution strategies.
• Lead client meetings, negotiations, due‑diligence processes and transaction workstreams through signing and closing.
• Coordinate internal analysts, advisers and external professional parties while maintaining clear accountability and deadlines.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and provide disciplined weekly reporting on origination, execution, risks and revenue conversion.

Required profile

• 8–12 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, transaction advisory, Big Four deals practice or reputable advisory boutique.
• Proven track record of personally originating and executing transactions, with at least three completed deals.
• Established relationships across the UAE and GCC with corporate decision‑makers, financial institutions, investors or family offices.
• Strong commercial judgement, negotiation ability, written communication and presentation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business or related field; postgraduate or professional qualifications are advantageous.
• Fluency in English; Arabic or another regional language is a plus.

Required skills

• Valuation
• Due Diligence
• Capital Raising
• Financial Modelling
• Transaction Documentation