Director, Financing, Global Investment Fund, Abu Dhabi, UAE

About our client Our client is a leading global investment fund based in Abu Dhabi, with a diversified portfolio spanning a range of sectors and geographies. As the platform continues to grow, they are looking to add a senior financing professional to their central team, working across the fund and its portfolio companies on a broad range of capital raising and financing activities. What the job involves - Lead financing transactions across corporate debt, syndicated facilities, bond issuances and M&A / acquisition financing - Advise portfolio companies on financing requirements, capital structure and broader corporate finance considerations - Lead negotiations with banks, lenders and advisors, acting as a senior point of contact across transactions - Support the management of the fund's broader capital structure, financing strategy and debt programme - Coordinate complex, large-scale transactions involving multiple internal teams, portfolio companies and external stakeholders - Manage and develop relationships across an extensive international network of banks, bond investors, rating agencies and advisors - Support cash-flow forecasting and translate this into broader capital raising and financing requirements - Act as a centre of expertise for financing across the platform, providing guidance and support to portfolio company management teams - Work closely with senior leadership in a lean and highly collaborative environment, with significant autonomy and responsibility Who we are looking for - A senior financing professional with a strong background in banking, financing advisory or a sophisticated investment / corporate platform - Broad product experience across areas such as corporate and structured finance, acquisition finance, loan syndications and debt capital markets - Strong technical financing and corporate finance expertise, with a track record of leading and executing transactions rather than purely managing relationships - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the gravitas to build credibility with portfolio company management teams, banks and advisors - CFA or other relevant professional qualifications would be advantageous

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