Executive Investment Banker

About the business area

Corporate & Investment Banking Group

The Corporate, Wealth & Investment Banking Group (CWIBG) provides a portfolio of corporate banking services, including investment & transaction banking as well as financial market solutions. This sophisticated product suite is powered by efficient digital platforms and distribution channels. It serves a broad range of clients both domestically and across the MENA region, including government entities, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, Non-bank financial institutions (NBFI), to large corporates, and maintains strategic relationships with leading banks globally.

We are actively seeking an ambitious professional to work alongside passionate colleagues who share your ambition to redefine excellence in banking.

Role overview 

We are hiring an Executive Manager to help lead origination, structuring, and execution of complex financing solutions across Corporate & Leveraged Finance / Structured Finance / Project Finance.

The successful candidate will own transactions end-to-end— from client pitching (alongside Coverage) through credit approval, documentation, funding, and syndication/distribution (with our Loan Syndicate & Distribution team), and be part of a best-in-class, high-performing team.

In this role, your key responsibilities include:

• Partner with Coverage to lead product origination and execution of bespoke financings, including: corporate financings, acquisition & leveraged finance, structured/asset-backed solutions, back-leverage HoldCo structures, project finance (limited recourse), and multilateral/ECA-supported financings;
• Set direction on structure, commercial terms, covenants, security packages, and distribution strategy to deliver bankable outcomes;
• Drive internal processes: credit memos, risk engagement, approvals, and ensure rigorous adherence to policy and governance;
• Lead negotiations with clients, sponsors, advisors and counsel; manage documentation to signing and funding;
• Work with Loan Syndicate team to develop lender presentations and IMs;
• Lead deal teams and coach junior Investment Bankers to produce consistently client-ready outputs (models, pitchbooks, credit materials).

The ideal candidate should have the following experience:

• Strong experience in structuring roles focused on structured finance or investment banking roles with a focus on credit analysis;
• Demonstrated ability to originate and execute complex transactions;
• High proficiency in financial modelling, credit assessment, documentation mechanics, and negotiation;
• Strong stakeholder management across Coverage, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Syndicate and external counterparties;
• A leadership mindset: ability to run mandates, raise standards, and develop talent

What we offer:

• • Competitive Salary:  Additionally, all employees are eligible to participate in one of our rewarding variable pay plans.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: This includes market-leading medical insurance, group life and personal accident insurance, paid leave and leave airfare, employee preferential rates on loans and finance facilities, staff discounts and offers, and children education assistance (for certain job levels).
  • Flexible and Remote Working Options: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, subject to eligibility and job requirements.
  • Learning and Development Opportunities: We value and facilitate continuous learning and personal development, through a variety of exciting learning opportunities, such as structured instructor-led courses.