Job Description

Director - Loan Capital Markets
Job Overview
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is hiring a Director within its Loan Capital Markets team based in Abu Dhabi. This senior role is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in corporate lending, syndications, and structured finance, particularly within MENA markets. The successful candidate will play a key role in originating, structuring, and executing loan transactions across institutional and government-related clients, while also contributing to the bank's cross-sell strategy across investment banking and capital markets.
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Banking
Function: Finance / Investment Banking
Salary: 40000-55000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full Time
Job Overview
As Director in the Loan Capital Markets team, you will lead the origination and execution of primary syndicated loan transactions for key FAB clients across corporate, sovereign, and GRE segments. Your responsibilities include structuring lending solutions, client engagement, documentation oversight, and cross-functional collaboration to support FAB's strategic business goals. This role demands high-level financial modeling skills, solid knowledge of regional and international loan markets, and a strong commercial mindset.
Key Responsibilities

• Originate and structure corporate and sovereign loan transactions in coordination with coverage teams
• Execute syndicated and bilateral lending deals in alignment with FAB's credit and risk policies
• Develop financing solutions to differentiate FAB in a competitive regional market
• Analyze deal structures and conduct due diligence, including financial model creation and review
• Lead commercial negotiations and manage documentation process using LMA standards
• Maintain active engagement with internal stakeholders including Credit, Legal, Coverage, and DCM teams
• Contribute to portfolio review, refinancing opportunities, and restructuring strategies
• Ensure timely and accurate internal reporting and MIS generation
• Support strategic initiatives including budget planning and market positioning
• Identify and support cross-sell opportunities in Debt Capital Markets, Global Markets, and Agency services

Financial Management

• Provide input to the sub-departmental budget and performance tracking
• Address any gaps in revenue generation with corrective action plans

Governance & Standards

• Ensure all transactions comply with internal policies, market regulations, and risk management frameworks
• Maintain a high standard of documentation quality and process integrity

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business; CFA or MBA preferred
• 7+ years of experience in corporate finance or syndicated lending within a banking environment
• Strong credit assessment and cash flow modeling abilities
• Proven experience with LMA-standard loan documentation and multi-party deal structuring
• Familiarity with UAE/GCC markets and cross-border finance practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on clarity and conciseness
• High attention to detail and ability to handle multiple complex transactions under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to mentor and support junior staff on deal execution and client engagement

What We Offer

• Senior leadership role in a top-tier financial institution
• Exposure to high-profile transactions across the Middle East and global markets
• Competitive salary and incentive package
• Strong pipeline of deal flow and client interaction
• Supportive and performance-driven culture with internal mobility

About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the UAE's largest financial institution and one of the world's most trusted and secure banks. FAB combines strong regional presence with international capabilities to offer market-leading products in corporate banking, investment solutions, and capital markets. Through innovation and strategic execution, FAB empowers professionals to shape meaningful careers while contributing to the economic development of the region.
Job Title Director - Loan Capital Markets
Director - Loan Capital Markets
Job Overview
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is hiring a Director within its Loan Capital Markets team based in Abu Dhabi. This senior role is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in corporate lending, syndications, and structured finance, particularly within MENA markets. The successful candidate will play a key role in originating, structuring, and executing loan transactions across institutional and government-related clients, while also contributing to the bank's cross-sell strategy across investment banking and capital markets.
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Banking
Function: Finance / Investment Banking
Salary: 40000-55000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full Time
Job Overview
As Director in the Loan Capital Markets team, you will lead the origination and execution of primary syndicated loan transactions for key FAB clients across corporate, sovereign, and GRE segments. Your responsibilities include structuring lending solutions, client engagement, documentation oversight, and cross-functional collaboration to support FAB's strategic business goals. This role demands high-level financial modeling skills, solid knowledge of regional and international loan markets, and a strong commercial mindset.
Key Responsibilities

• Originate and structure corporate and sovereign loan transactions in coordination with coverage teams
• Execute syndicated and bilateral lending deals in alignment with FAB's credit and risk policies
• Develop financing solutions to differentiate FAB in a competitive regional market
• Analyze deal structures and conduct due diligence, including financial model creation and review
• Lead commercial negotiations and manage documentation process using LMA standards
• Maintain active engagement with internal stakeholders including Credit, Legal, Coverage, and DCM teams
• Contribute to portfolio review, refinancing opportunities, and restructuring strategies
• Ensure timely and accurate internal reporting and MIS generation
• Support strategic initiatives including budget planning and market positioning
• Identify and support cross-sell opportunities in Debt Capital Markets, Global Markets, and Agency services

Financial Management

• Provide input to the sub-departmental budget and performance tracking
• Address any gaps in revenue generation with corrective action plans

Governance & Standards

• Ensure all transactions comply with internal policies, market regulations, and risk management frameworks
• Maintain a high standard of documentation quality and process integrity

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business; CFA or MBA preferred
• 7+ years of experience in corporate finance or syndicated lending within a banking environment
• Strong credit assessment and cash flow modeling abilities
• Proven experience with LMA-standard loan documentation and multi-party deal structuring
• Familiarity with UAE/GCC markets and cross-border finance practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on clarity and conciseness
• High attention to detail and ability to handle multiple complex transactions under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to mentor and support junior staff on deal execution and client engagement

What We Offer

• Senior leadership role in a top-tier financial institution
• Exposure to high-profile transactions across the Middle East and global markets
• Competitive salary and incentive package
• Strong pipeline of deal flow and client interaction
• Supportive and performance-driven culture with internal mobility

About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the UAE's largest financial institution and one of the world's most trusted and secure banks. FAB combines strong regional presence with international capabilities to offer market-leading products in corporate banking, investment solutions, and capital markets. Through innovation and strategic execution, FAB empowers professionals to shape meaningful careers while contributing to the economic development of the region.
Post Details
Job Start Date 1970-01-01
Salary from 40000.00
Salary to 55000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Abu Dhabi
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
Candidate Current Location