Associate Director- Advisory & Equity Capital Markets

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JOB PURPOSE

The role is expected to require the candidate to dedicate the majority of their time to Equity Capital Markets transactions with a strong focus on coordinating and undertaking investor dialogue through direct external channels and indirect internal FAB channels. This requires a skillset that blends an understanding of equity markets and ECM transactions across both international and MENA markets.

Candidates need to demonstrate a strong understanding of, a strong interest in, and ideally experience of working in, ECM, Equity Syndicate and/or Equity Sales within an investment banking and/or equity brokerage set up.

The opportunity will offer the candidate ample room for personal growth and development within a tight but highly effective team.

Core Responsibilities:

Client Management and Business Development:

• Assists and supports the Corporate Finance advisory in originating and executing transactions in areas of Corporate Finance;
• Participates in client meetings, as required, in the context of transaction origination and execution;
• Participates in all aspects of transaction origination and execution in areas of Corporate Finance;
• Drafts and prepares marketing presentations, pitch materials, books, information memoranda, investor presentations and term sheets on a timely basis;
• Develops full financial models on corporate finance transactions and conducts valuation analyses using appropriate valuation methodologies including (public market and transaction multiples, DCF, LBO, DDM, merger model, etc.);
• Conducts evaluation of business plans / business models and project reports for business development and/or mandate execution;
• Assists with appropriate reviews (financial, legal, risk, compliance, etc.) , due diligence, and other administrative matters relating to the team’s activities.

Policies, Systems, Processes, and Procedures:

• Implements 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 while taking into account ‘international leading 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:

• Turnaround time for client services/ transactions;
• Adherence to policies, processes, and procedures of FAB and the department (including risk, credit, compliance);
• Timely completion of performance appraisals for the team.

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Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce or any related discipline;
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce or any related discipline (Optional)

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in investment banking and/or mergers & acquisitions, preferably with a reputable international investment bank or Big 4 firm;
• Training or time spent in either London, Ney York, Singapore or Hong Kong will be looked at favorably.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand financing structures based on the current & expected market conditions.
• Strong financial modelling and PowerPoint skills;
• Ability to multi-task with solid credit, structuring and LMA documentation, expertise required;
• Strong negotiating skills and ability to exercise good judgment, which balances, needs of client, investors and FAB;
• Solid understanding of accounting and financial statements;
• Ability to work under pressure and adjust quickly to changing priorities.
• Good inter-personal skills.