Associate Director, M&A Advisory and Equity Capital Markets First Abu Dhabi Bank FAB

The role holder is responsible for actively participating in all aspects of transaction origination and execution of M&A Advisory (buy-side and sell-side transactions), and Equity Capital Markets transactions (eg IPOs, rights issues, block trades, follow-on offerings, etc.) in order to achieve P&L targets for Global M&A Advisory and ECM in line with GCF s strategy and budget objectives. The role holder is also responsible for collaborating with other Client Service and Product teams to ensure superior service for the clients.

Core Responsibilities:

Client Management and Business Development:
Assists and supports A&ECM s Exec Directors and Directors in originating and executing various M&A advisory and equity capital market transactions with a primary focus on Egypt
Manages certain aspects of transaction execution as determined by the relevant transaction leader
Ensures that appropriate reviews (financial, legal, risk, compliance, etc.) are undertaken, and due diligence completed, on all transactions considered
Drafts and prepares marketing presentations, pitch materials, books, information memoranda, investor profiles on a timely basis
Prepares sophisticated financial models relevant to the origination and execution work undertaken
Shows a keen interest in M&A / equity capital markets / macro environment, which can be used when assessing potential transactions
Works closely with other IB&M teams to maximize the revenue wallet on each transaction
Works closely with the relevant Client Coverage team to guarantee the highest quality of service to FAB clients
Introduces international best practices and corporate finance standards materials

Policies, Systems, Processes, and Procedures:
Complies with departmental policies, systems, and procedure so that all relevant procedural/ legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality and cost-effective service
Contributes to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes, and practices, whilst taking into account international best practice, improvement of business processes, cost reduction, and productivity improvement

Self-Management Responsibilities:
Defines performance goals at the start of the year in discussion with the reporting manager and ensures that the goals are achieved during the course of the year
Identifies the training and development requirements for self and agrees on them with the reporting manager to ensure that the required trainings are arranged and attended
Strives to achieve the highest levels of proficiency on all the competencies and skills required to perform the role
Keeps abreast of professional developments, new techniques and current issues through continued education and professional growth

Key Performance Indicators to be defined in Balance Scorecard through goals setting, include:
GCF and Global M&A Advisory and ECM budgets
League table positions
Number of ideas pitched to FAB clients where the individual assisted
Number of transactional areas where the individual took responsibility
Adherence to policies, processes, and procedures of FAB and the department