71 Investment Banking jobs in the United Arab Emirates

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Our client is a well-established and reputable financial institution in the GCC, recognized for its leadership and with a strong legacy of stability, innovation, and growth. The institution offers a comprehensive suite of banking solutions across corporate, institutional, and investment banking segments. The institution is committed to digital innovation, operational excellence, and upholding the highest standards of governance and customer service.

About the Role:

The institution is seeking an accomplished and visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the finance function for its Wholesale Banking division, covering Corporate & Investment Banking and Financial Institutions. The role encompasses financial leadership, ensuring alignment with group strategy while driving performance, cost efficiency, and digital transformation of finance processes. The CFO will play a strategic partner role, providing insights that shape financial strategy, capital planning, and risk management in a complex and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

The CFO will be responsible for formulating and executing the financial strategy for wholesale banking, ensuring effective performance management, financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. A critical aspect of the role is leading the digitalization and automation of finance functions, optimizing internal processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. The CFO will also oversee financial governance, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and maintaining high standards of internal control. The role includes delivering business-aligned financial reporting, partnering with product and business leaders to enhance profitability, and engaging with regulators, auditors, and board committees. Additionally, the CFO will lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant postgraduate/professional qualification preferred.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in banking, with significant exposure to wholesale banking
• At least 10 years in a senior finance leadership role within a major financial institution.
• Proven track record of leading finance functions.
• Hands-on experience in digitalization, automation, or finance process transformation.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, corporate banking products, and institutional client segments.
• Demonstrated experience managing regulatory, risk, and compliance requirements in global jurisdictions.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership presence and the ability to influence at senior and board level.
• Proven ability to lead through transformation and manage change across complex, cross-border environments.
• High integrity, with a strong sense of accountability and sound judgment.

About the Company:

Our client is a well-established and reputable financial institution in the GCC, recognized for its leadership and with a strong legacy of stability, innovation, and growth. The institution offers a comprehensive suite of banking solutions across corporate, institutional, and investment banking segments. The institution is committed to digital innovation, operational excellence, and upholding the highest standards of governance and customer service.

About the Role:

The institution is seeking an accomplished and visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the finance function for its Wholesale Banking division, covering Corporate & Investment Banking and Financial Institutions. The role encompasses financial leadership, ensuring alignment with group strategy while driving performance, cost efficiency, and digital transformation of finance processes. The CFO will play a strategic partner role, providing insights that shape financial strategy, capital planning, and risk management in a complex and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

The CFO will be responsible for formulating and executing the financial strategy for wholesale banking, ensuring effective performance management, financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. A critical aspect of the role is leading the digitalization and automation of finance functions, optimizing internal processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. The CFO will also oversee financial governance, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and maintaining high standards of internal control. The role includes delivering business-aligned financial reporting, partnering with product and business leaders to enhance profitability, and engaging with regulators, auditors, and board committees. Additionally, the CFO will lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant postgraduate/professional qualification preferred.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in banking, with significant exposure to wholesale banking
• At least 10 years in a senior finance leadership role within a major financial institution.
• Proven track record of leading finance functions.
• Hands-on experience in digitalization, automation, or finance process transformation.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, corporate banking products, and institutional client segments.
• Demonstrated experience managing regulatory, risk, and compliance requirements in global jurisdictions.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership presence and the ability to influence at senior and board level.
• Proven ability to lead through transformation and manage change across complex, cross-border environments.
• High integrity, with a strong sense of accountability and sound judgment.

Our client is a well-established and reputable financial institution in the GCC, recognized for its leadership and with a strong legacy of stability, innovation, and growth. The institution offers a comprehensive suite of banking solutions across corporate, institutional, and investment banking segments. The institution is committed to digital innovation, operational excellence, and upholding the highest standards of governance and customer service.

About the Role:

The institution is seeking an accomplished and visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the finance function for its Wholesale Banking division, covering Corporate & Investment Banking and Financial Institutions. The role encompasses financial leadership, ensuring alignment with group strategy while driving performance, cost efficiency, and digital transformation of finance processes. The CFO will play a strategic partner role, providing insights that shape financial strategy, capital planning, and risk management in a complex and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

The CFO will be responsible for formulating and executing the financial strategy for wholesale banking, ensuring effective performance management, financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. A critical aspect of the role is leading the digitalization and automation of finance functions, optimizing internal processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. The CFO will also oversee financial governance, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and maintaining high standards of internal control. The role includes delivering business-aligned financial reporting, partnering with product and business leaders to enhance profitability, and engaging with regulators, auditors, and board committees. Additionally, the CFO will lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant postgraduate/professional qualification preferred.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in banking, with significant exposure to wholesale banking
• At least 10 years in a senior finance leadership role within a major financial institution.
• Proven track record of leading finance functions.
• Hands-on experience in digitalization, automation, or finance process transformation.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, corporate banking products, and institutional client segments.
• Demonstrated experience managing regulatory, risk, and compliance requirements in global jurisdictions.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership presence and the ability to influence at senior and board level.
• Proven ability to lead through transformation and manage change across complex, cross-border environments.
• High integrity, with a strong sense of accountability and sound judgment.

About the Company:

Our client is a well-established and reputable financial institution in the GCC, recognized for its leadership and with a strong legacy of stability, innovation, and growth. The institution offers a comprehensive suite of banking solutions across corporate, institutional, and investment banking segments. The institution is committed to digital innovation, operational excellence, and upholding the highest standards of governance and customer service.

About the Role:

The institution is seeking an accomplished and visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the finance function for its Wholesale Banking division, covering Corporate & Investment Banking and Financial Institutions. The role encompasses financial leadership, ensuring alignment with group strategy while driving performance, cost efficiency, and digital transformation of finance processes. The CFO will play a strategic partner role, providing insights that shape financial strategy, capital planning, and risk management in a complex and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

The CFO will be responsible for formulating and executing the financial strategy for wholesale banking, ensuring effective performance management, financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. A critical aspect of the role is leading the digitalization and automation of finance functions, optimizing internal processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. The CFO will also oversee financial governance, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and maintaining high standards of internal control. The role includes delivering business-aligned financial reporting, partnering with product and business leaders to enhance profitability, and engaging with regulators, auditors, and board committees. Additionally, the CFO will lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant postgraduate/professional qualification preferred.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in banking, with significant exposure to wholesale banking
• At least 10 years in a senior finance leadership role within a major financial institution.
• Proven track record of leading finance functions.
• Hands-on experience in digitalization, automation, or finance process transformation.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, corporate banking products, and institutional client segments.
• Demonstrated experience managing regulatory, risk, and compliance requirements in global jurisdictions.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership presence and the ability to influence at senior and board level.
• Proven ability to lead through transformation and manage change across complex, cross-border environments.
• High integrity, with a strong sense of accountability and sound judgment.

Role : Head of Investment Banking
Location: Dubai
Role Purpose:

We are seeking a highly skilled and entrepreneurial Senior Investment Banker to lead the development and growth of our investment banking division. This is a unique opportunity to build a business from the ground up working closely with the CEO to define and execute a strategic roadmap with short medium and long-term objectives.

The ideal candidate will have strong deal-making skills creativity and origination capabilities with a track record of sourcing and executing transactions across M&A private capital raising and strategic financial advisory. The role requires a hands-on approach leadership ability and deep industry relationships within the UAE and beyond.

Key Accountabilities of the role

Business Strategy & Development
Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for the investment banking division in collaboration with the CEO.
Establish short medium and long-term objectives identifying key growth opportunities and market positioning.
Build and lead a team of professionals as the business scales.

Origination & Deal Execution
Proactively originate and source transactions leveraging existing networks and developing new client relationships.
Lead M&A advisory capital raising and strategic financial transactions from pitch to close.
Structure and negotiate complex deals ensuring alignment with client objectives and firm strategy.
Develop innovative and creative deal structures to unlock value for clients.

Client & Market Engagement
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients investors and financial institutions.
Provide strategic financial advice to clients identifying opportunities to create value.
Represent the firm in industry events conferences and networking opportunities.

Execution & Risk Management
Oversee due diligence financial modeling valuation and structuring processes.
Ensure transactions comply with regulatory requirements and firm risk parameters.
Work cross-functionally with legal compliance and operations teams to execute transactions smoothly.

15 years of investment banking experience with a strong track record in M&A capital raising and advisory.

Deep origination capabilities with a demonstrated ability to source and close transactions.

Strong deal-making skills negotiation expertise and creativity in structuring transactions.

Experience working in boutique or entrepreneurial investment banking environments is preferred.

Established network of clients investors and financial institutions particularly in the UAE and broader Middle East.

Proven ability to develop and execute business strategies in investment banking.

Strong leadership skills capable of building and scaling a high-performance team.

Excellent financial modeling valuation and strategic advisory skills.

MBA CFA or other relevant qualifications are a plus

Required Experience:

Director

We seek a seasoned investment banking professional with extensive experience in deal execution, financial analysis, and client relationships. This individual will be responsible for managing multiple projects from inception to closing, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and developing strategic partnerships.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct thorough financial analysis, valuation, and due diligence of companies across various sectors.
• Advise clients on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions.
• Assist in raising capital through equity, debt, or hybrid instruments.
• Prepare detailed investment memorandums, pitch books, and financial models.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, investors, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends, economic indicators, and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and regulatory teams to ensure adherence to local and international regulations.
• Manage deal execution from inception to closing, including negotiation and documentation.
• Support senior bankers in business development and client pitching activities.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members.

• Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field. MBA or CFA certification preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or related fields.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proven track record of successfully managing deals and client relationships.
• Deep understanding of financial markets, instruments, and regulatory environment in the UAE and GCC region.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and financial software.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.

We deliver value-enhancing outcomes for clients across various industry sectors through our deep expertise and extensive transaction execution experience.

• Telecommunications, Media & Technology
• Power Renewables & Energy Transition
• Healthcare
• Industrials, Aviation & Aerospace

Our global boutique investment bank combines the strength of international presence with the flexibility of a boutique firm to meet the unique needs of each client.

In this role you are the backbone and a supportive force. You are an executive partner to your stakeholders who goes above and beyond to deliver business objectives represents the bank with professionalism and courtesy at all times delivering flawless work output.

As a Business Assistant within the Investment Banking Team you will be the gatekeeper and problem solver adding control to your stakeholders daytoday operations and increasing productivity. This role provides an opportunity to work cooperatively with the administrative assistants team lead and coordinate on ad hoc projects and act as a subject matter expert for policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain complex and detailed calendars and manage the coordination and logistics of both internal and external meetings
• Arrange and coordinate complicated domestic and international travel
• Organize all aspects for offsite conferences and external events including catering and transportation
• Process invoices and T&E expense claims. Ensure all policies are followed and items are processed within provided guidelines. Act as a subject matter experts for policies and procedures
• Produce high quality emails and messages to individuals at all levels of the organization
• Work cooperatively with the administrative assistants team in positive partnership to support each other smoothly
• Lead and coordinate on ad hoc projects as requested

Required qualifications capabilities and skills

• Excellent English skills reading writing and speaking
• Must have Banking or MNC experience
• Advanced ability to organize
• Tact and good judgment in confidential situations and proven experience interacting with senior management
• Strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent telephone etiquette and ability to manage competing priorities i.e. calendar management
• Be willing to embrace the Executive Assistant role and go the extra mile

Posted On 15 Apr, 2025

Type: Permanent

Job Category: Investment Banking

Job Purpose:

The Senior Manager - Syndication Support in Investment Banking will oversee and ensure that the structured financing transactions are seamlessly completed. Acting as the primary contact for finance documentation, the role involves coordinating with clients, lenders, legal counsels, and advisors. Responsibilities include overseeing facility documentation, reviewing key financing agreements, ensuring conditions precedent are met, and managing operational activities like collections and compliance. Additionally, the AVP will mentor junior staff, enhance documentation processes, and support internal and external audits to drive successful financing transactions.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Act as the primary contact for finance documentation, coordinating with clients, lenders, legal counsels, and advisors to ensure smooth syndication and financing closure.
2. Oversee a diversified portfolio, including syndicated and bilateral financing, structured finance, and Sharia-compliant structures, while managing facility documentation in primary and secondary markets.
3. Review and prepare commitment letters, term sheets, and facility advising letters, ensuring alignment with credit approvals, legal recommendations, and compliance requirements.
4. Ensure all conditions precedents are met before loan disbursement, track subsequent documentation, and manage operational activities like collections, repayments, and regulatory compliance.
5. Mentor staff on documentation processes, ensure timely execution of activities, and provide necessary support during internal and external audits.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

1. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Finance / Banking Science / Financial Management
2. Minimum Experience: 8 to 10 years
3. Computer/ System / Software Skills: MS Office – Expert

Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) started servicing the society in 1975; providing banking services to individuals and companies. An Amiri decree; released by His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohamed Al Qassimi, the member of the Supreme Council & Ruler of Sharjah, was issued to launch & green-light the bank expedition. The bank was originally founded as National Bank of Sharjah and was suited the first bank to convert to Islamic Banking in 2002.

The revolutionizing from commercial banking to Islamic banking was a significant twist for the bank. Not only were specialized products & services modulated for customers, the bank's entire organization was converted to be conventional to Islamic regulations. Now, SIB offers customers a broad range of Sharia'a compliant retail, corporate & investment services through the extensive UAE networks.

Posted On 15 Apr, 2025

Type: Permanent

Job Category: Investment Banking

Job Purpose:

The Senior Manager - Syndication Support in Investment Banking will oversee and ensure that the structured financing transactions are seamlessly completed. Acting as the primary contact for finance documentation, the role involves coordinating with clients, lenders, legal counsels, and advisors. Responsibilities include overseeing facility documentation, reviewing key financing agreements, ensuring conditions precedent are met, and managing operational activities like collections and compliance. Additionally, the AVP will mentor junior staff, enhance documentation processes, and support internal and external audits to drive successful financing transactions.

Key Accountabilities:

• Act as the primary contact for finance documentation, coordinating with clients, lenders, legal counsels, and advisors to ensure smooth syndication and financing closure.
• Oversee a diversified portfolio, including syndicated and bilateral financing, structured finance, and Sharia-compliant structures, while managing facility documentation in primary and secondary markets.
• Review and prepare commitment letters, term sheets, and facility advising letters, ensuring alignment with credit approvals, legal recommendations, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure all conditions precedents are met before loan disbursement, track subsequent documentation, and manage operational activities like collections, repayments, and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor staff on documentation processes, ensure timely execution of activities, and provide necessary support during internal and external audits.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Finance / Banking Science / Financial Management
• Minimum Experience: 8 to 10 years
• Computer/ System / Software Skills: MS Office – Expert

Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) started servicing the society in 1975; providing banking services to individuals and companies. An Amiri decree; released by His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohamed Al Qassimi, the member of the Supreme Council & Ruler of Sharjah, was issued to launch & green-light the bank expedition. The bank was originally founded as National Bank of Sharjah and was suited the first bank to convert to Islamic Banking in 2002.

The revolutionizing from commercial banking to Islamic banking was a significant twist for the bank. Not only were specialized products & services modulated for customers, the bank's entire organization was converted to be conventional to Islamic regulations. Now, SIB offers customers a broad range of Sharia'a compliant retail, corporate & investment services through the extensive UAE networks.