Director Investment Banking

M&A & ECM Director – DubaiThe OpportunityAn investment bank is looking to appoint a Director-level M&A & ECM professional to join its Dubai team. This is a broad-based senior role for an investment banker with proven experience across both M&A advisory and Equity Capital Markets, rather than a specialist focused exclusively on one product.The successful candidate will play a key role in originating and executing transactions across the Middle East, working closely with senior bankers, management teams, shareholders and institutional investors.The role is sector agnostic, providing exposure to a broad range of industries and transaction types across the GCC and wider EMEA region.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and execute M&A transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, mergers, joint ventures and strategic advisory mandates.Lead and execute ECM transactions, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, rights issues, accelerated bookbuilds and other equity offerings.Support and drive origination across both M&A and ECM, developing relationships with corporates, shareholders, financial sponsors and institutional investors.Take responsibility for transaction execution from initial pitch through to completion.Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with clients across the Middle East.Prepare and oversee financial analysis, valuation work, transaction structures, pitch materials and marketing documentation.Coordinate internal teams and external advisers throughout live transactions.Work closely with senior leadership on business development and strategic opportunities across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and wider GCC.Mentor and develop junior members of the investment banking team.Contribute to the continued growth and development of the firm's M&A and ECM franchise in the region.The ideal candidate will have:8–12 years of investment banking experience.Strong transaction experience across both M&A and ECM.Demonstrable experience executing ECM transactions, ideally including IPOs and follow-on offerings.Proven experience executing M&A transactions across acquisitions, disposals and strategic advisory.Middle East / GCC transaction experience is essential or highly desirable.EMEA transaction experience would be highly advantageous.Strong technical skills across financial modelling, valuation and transaction analysis.Excellent understanding of capital markets and corporate finance.Strong client-facing and business development capabilities.Ability to operate effectively across multiple products and sectors.Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills.Existing relationships with corporates, sponsors, investors and/or other key market participants across the Middle East would be advantageous.