Senior Investment Banker - Leveraged Finance
Corporate & Investment Banking Group (CIBG)
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB)
At ADCB, we are committed to empowering businesses, supporting economic growth, and delivering innovative financial solutions across the region. As one of the UAE's leading financial institutions, we provide a dynamic environment where talented professionals can work on complex, high-profile transactions and contribute to shaping the future of corporate and investment banking.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Investment Banker to join our Corporate & Investment Banking Group. This role offers the opportunity to originate, structure, and execute sophisticated financing, syndication, and capital markets transactions while partnering with leading regional and international clients.
The Role
As a Senior Investment Banker, you will play a key role in the origination, structuring, and execution of strategic financing transactions across ADCB's client portfolio. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will develop transaction opportunities, perform advanced financial analysis, manage execution processes, and contribute directly to achieving the Bank's growth and revenue objectives.
The successful candidate will combine strong analytical expertise with commercial acumen and relationship management skills to identify opportunities, deliver innovative solutions, and strengthen ADCB's market position.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and progressively lead the origination and structuring of financing, syndication, and capital markets transactions.
- Work closely with senior bankers to develop tailored financial solutions aligned with client objectives and ADCB's strategic priorities.
- Identify new business opportunities and contribute to expanding relationships with existing and prospective clients.
- Develop and maintain complex financial models to assess transaction viability and support decision-making.
- Prepare pitch books, client presentations, valuation analyses, and market intelligence reports.
- Manage end-to-end transaction execution, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.
- Monitor transaction milestones, documentation requirements, approvals, and closing processes.
- Ensure mandates are executed efficiently while meeting client expectations and regulatory requirements
- Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, investors, advisors, and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor market developments, industry trends, and investment banking opportunities to enhance client engagement.
- Position ADCB as a trusted financial advisor and strategic banking partner within target sectors and markets.
- Support syndication activities, distribution strategies, book-running processes, and investor engagement efforts
- Assist in managing distribution mandates and coordinating with market participants to achieve successful transaction outcomes.
Education
- Master's degree (or equivalent) with honours in:
- Finance
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Engineering (Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical)
- Pure Sciences
Experience
- Minimum 7 years of experience within an international banking or investment banking environment.
- Demonstrated experience in originating, structuring, and executing:
- Corporate financing transactions
- Syndicated loans
- Debt capital markets transactions
- Structured financing solutions
Technical Skills
- Strong financial modelling and valuation capabilities.
- Advanced financial analysis and credit assessment skills.
- Experience preparing client presentations and transaction materials.
- Sound understanding of capital markets, syndicated finance, and investment banking products.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will be:
- Commercially focused with strong business development capabilities.
- Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail.
- Confident in managing multiple complex transactions simultaneously.
- An effective communicator with strong presentation and negotiation skills.
- Collaborative, proactive, and driven by delivering outcomes for clients and the Bank.
Why ADCB?
At ADCB, you will have the opportunity to work on market-leading transactions, collaborate with high-performing teams, and contribute to the growth of one of the region's most respected banking institutions. We are committed to developing our people, rewarding performance, and providing opportunities to build a successful and fulfilling career.
