Head of Investment Banking

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.



Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role:



• 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