Director, M&A Advisory and Equity Capital Markets

Role Overview

Director, M&A Advisory and Equity Capital Markets at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), based in Abu Dhabi.

Role Purpose

Actively participate in transaction origination and execution of M&A Advisory and Equity Capital Markets transactions to achieve P&L targets for Global M&A Advisory and ECM in line with GCF strategy and budget objectives, while collaborating with Client Service and Product teams to ensure superior client service.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Origination and Execution

• Support origination and execution of M&A Advisory (buy-side and sell-side) and Equity Capital Markets transactions, with primary focus on Egypt.
• Manage assigned aspects of transaction execution under the guidance of the relevant transaction leader.
• Prepare pitch materials, marketing presentations, information memoranda, investor profiles, and transaction documentation.
• Build financial models to support transaction origination, analysis, and execution.

Risk and Compliance

• Ensure financial, legal, risk, compliance, and due diligence reviews are completed for transactions.

Market and Client Intelligence

• Monitor M&A, ECM, and macro market developments to support transaction assessment and client discussions.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with IB&M, Client Coverage, and Product teams to maximize revenue opportunities and deliver high-quality client service.

Standards and Development

• Apply best international practices, corporate finance standards, departmental policies, systems, and procedures.
• Support continuous improvement, professional development, performance goals, and adherence to FAB and departmental requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, or any related discipline.
• 5 to 10 years' experience in a corporate finance, M&A, or ECM environment.
• Recent work experience with exposure to transaction origination and execution.
• Training or time spent in a recognizable investment bank in London, New York, Singapore, or Hong Kong (viewed favorably).

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of and proficiency in analyzing company financial statements.
• Advanced knowledge of and proficiency in company valuation techniques.
• Advanced understanding and knowledge of stock technical trading (a plus).
• Knowledge of Fund Administration services (beneficial).