Managing Director Investment Banking

Bachelor of Commerce(Commerce), MBA/PG Diploma in Business Mgmt Nationality: Any Nationality Vacancy: 1 Vacancy Job Description Key Responsibilities:

1. M&A Advisory Leadership: • Lead the execution of M&A transactions for clients across various sectors, providing strategic, financial, and operational advisory services. • Advise corporate clients, private equity firms, and institutional investors on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures. • Develop and implement innovative strategies to secure mandates and manage complex M&A processes from deal origination through execution to closure.
2. Team Management & Collaboration: • Co-lead and mentor a team of investment banking professionals, driving excellence in deal execution and client service. • Foster a collaborative environment to enhance deal sourcing, pitch preparation, financial modeling, and presentation development. • Manage and oversee the quality of client deliverables and team outputs.
3. Market Intelligence & Business Development: • Leverage deep knowledge of the local market to identify potential M&A opportunities and cultivate relationships with high-level decision-makers. • Actively participate in the firm’s business development efforts by attending industry events, meeting with clients, and expanding the firm's network within Bahrain and the broader GCC region. • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, legal advisors, regulators, and industry experts.
4. Strategic Advisory & Client Management: • Provide expert advice on market trends, strategic growth opportunities, and potential M&A risks. • Oversee the development of pitch books, financial models, and other client presentations, ensuring alignment with client objectives. • Maintain high-level client relationships and act as the primary point of contact throughout the transaction lifecycle. • Negotiate and structure deal terms in collaboration with senior executives and external parties.
5. Transaction Execution & Risk Management: • Oversee due diligence processes, coordinate with internal and external teams, and ensure transaction execution adheres to timelines and budgets. • Act as a trusted advisor during negotiations and help resolve any critical issues or conflicts. • Monitor and mitigate risk throughout the transaction process, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and firm policies.

1. Experience: • A minimum of 11 years of experience in investment banking, with a strong focus on M&A transactions, preferably in the GCC region. • Proven track record of leading and executing high-value M&A transactions, particularly in the local and regional market. • Extensive experience working with corporate clients, private equity firms, and institutional investors on complex strategic transactions.
2. Educational Background: • A degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred).
3. Skills & Competencies: • Strong leadership abilities with a proven track record of managing teams and developing junior talent. • Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills (DCF, precedent transactions, comps, LBO modeling). • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with senior executives and clients. • Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills. • In-depth understanding of M&A processes, regulatory frameworks, and market dynamics in the Middle East. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
4. Languages: • Fluent in English; proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable but not essential.