Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank | Manager - CFIB

Key accountabilities of the role

• This is a key role within the Corporate Finance and Investment Banking (CFIB) team focused on originating, structing and executing DCM transactions with WBG and FI clients of the bank.
• The role holder will focus on delivering sharia compliant financing solutions ADIB’s clients across its core markets and will work closely with coverage teams, other CFIB teams, as well as internal stakeholders (such as Shari’a and credit approvers) to support the origination of DCM transactions, development strategic relationships and provide solutions in alignment with ADIB’s risk appetite and strategy.
• The role involves supporting the origination, structuring, execution, and distribution of Islamic capital market transactions while contributing to ADIB’s positioning in the GCC Sukuk market.
• Be able to work independently, adopt a proactive approach and take ownership for their area of responsibility and in support of the team’s core mandate.
• Develop and assess credit metrics, valuations etc. using financial, economic, and operating data from multiple sources.
• Conduct sensitivity and scenario analysis.
• Support the origination and execution of DCM mandates across Sovereign & Supranational, GRE, Financial Institution, and Corporate issuers.
• Lead the transaction through the entire life cycle from pitching to financial closing including, inter alia, pricing, structuring, due diligence, documentation, syndication and closing.
• Prepare pitch books and transaction materials such as teasers, information memorandums, and management presentations.
• Managing key external and internal relationships with external counsel and key banks in the Sukuk space to support deal execution capabilities and ensure emerging issues are addressed.
• Coordinate with ADIB Sharia department and the WBG Sharia team to anticipate and resolve structural considerations efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Sharia requirements, relevant Central Bank, HSA, other applicable regulations and ADIB's internal risk and compliance policies.
• Support deepening of distribution capability within the Retail Bank to support execution of mandated transactions.
• Conduct market analysis using Bloomberg and other data sources to update key stakeholders, identify prospective clients, build the DCM pipeline, and secure timely mandates.
• Evaluate issuer / obligor financial performance, capital structure, credit metrics and critically assess transaction parameters to support term sheet negotiations, pricing, credit analysis and syndication etc.
• Identify and address key risks during due diligence, transaction structuring, credit approval and documentation stages.
• Assist the Head of DCM with project management, coordination with internal and external stakeholders and provide engagement through the transaction life cycle.
• Ensure regular communication with key stakeholders to position the DCM business and ensure emerging issues are addressed proactively.
• Support the head of DCM with building and managing the investor syndication process in collaboration with ADIB’s institutional, retail, and private banking teams.
• Prepare syndicate update materials along with JLMs using tools like Bloomberg for ADIB to lead update calls.
• Lead communications with syndicate groups on projects and coordinate investor and client interactions.
• Manage Bloomberg live deal updates for the distribution list and key internal stakeholders.
• Prepare investor marketing materials and support investor engagement pre- and post-deal.
• Track investor appetite and maintain a dynamic distribution database to enhance outcomes.
• Assist in developing and refining DCM operating procedures and workflow efficiencies.

Requirements

• Strong commercial mindset and execution discipline, committed to integrity, client satisfaction, and Sharia-compliance.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities.
• Advanced technical proficiency with spreadsheets and presentations, business intelligence and data analytics.
• Proficient in Bloomberg Terminal for data analysis and leading syndicate and client communications.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced technical proficiency in spreadsheets, presentations, business intelligence, and data analytics.
• Effective communicator, capable of presenting complex issues to a senior audience internally and externally.
• Ability to work under pressure, stay calm, manage conflicts and adjust quickly to changing priorities.
• Self-starter with ability to manage multiple workstreams across stakeholders.
• Previous experience required (if any).
• At least 3-5 years of experience in corporate finance.

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank is an employer hiring in India (sector: BFSI / Investments / Insurance).

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in United Arab Emirates.

• Industry: BFSI / Investments / Insurance