Director, Project & Export Finance LCM & SF First Abu Dhabi Bank FAB

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Desired Candidate Profile

Key Accountabilities:

The role encompasses, working as a team and enhancing the bank's capabilities in project and export finance covering all forms of financing structures in addition to identifying opportunities for origination and deal placement. This involves the following:

br> Originate, structure, and execute PF transactions for FAB clients globally across the IB and CCB segments and deliver a revenue target in contribution to the overall LCM & SF/GCF budget across sectors: Oil & Gas, Power, Utilities, Infrastructure, alternate energies, telecommunication etc
Contribute to the Project Finance Business Strategy and sharing industry knowledge / market trends
Proactively contribute to the Sustainability agenda and structure PF transactions where possible as ESG (Green/Social/Sustainability linked) Financing and structure transactions in compliance with FAB s ESG policies and Equator Principles
Advise and structure bespoke/tailor-made financing solutions to meet the needs of the clients and lead negotiations with clients on key commercial and legal terms
Undertake PF advisory mandates selectively for strategic reasons for key clients of FAB
Prepare green light memos, credit memos, specialised project waivers and amendment requests and engage with Credit to obtain approvals including analysing project agreements, various due diligence reports, financial model including running sensitivities/projections
Prepare financing pitch books, term sheets, information memorandum, financial models, mandate letters etc.; and review feasibility report, financial statements and financial, legal and technical due diligence reports
Review, negotiate and conclude, in close co-ordination with lender's and borrower's legal counsels, in house lawyers, financing and security documentation to ensure compliance with credit approved terms
Cross-sell other FAB products and services to clients as part of the PF loan offering, i.e. Agency, DCM, interest rate and currency swaps, account bank role etc.
Identify opportunities within the existing PF loan book through a combination of refinance and restructuring
Accurate and timely reporting of relevant transactions for deal/house awards, League Table submissions, deal highlights/case studies for internal circulation etc.

Knowledge & Experience:
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related discipline. br> 7+ years of experience in managing and facilitating corporate finance loans business in a banking environment.
In-depth knowledge of Project Finance sector, various asset assessment tools and FAB s products and business strategies
Deep understanding of the oil & gas, utilities, infrastructure etc. sectors, working knowledge and contacts in the syndicated loan & debt capital market as well as Sustainable Finance
Understanding of Project Finance (PF) structures, typical participants, assessment tools, and knowledge of international PF markets, syndicated loan & debt capital markets

Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to understand financing structures based on the current & expected market conditions.
Ability to multi-task with strong credit, structuring and LMA documentation expertise
Strong negotiating skills and ability to exercise good judgment which balances needs of client, investors and FAB
Solid understanding of accounting and financial statements as well as financial modelling
Ability to work under pressure and adjust quickly to changing priorities
Ability to build and develop strategic relationships