Senior Manager - Financial Solutions

Senior Manager Financial Solutions (External Title: Executive Director) Location: UAE Reporting to: Head of Loan Capital Markets Role Overview: This is a structured lending and syndications role with a strong emphasis on originating, structuring, and executing syndicated loans and complex financing transactions . The role requires a banker with deep experience in structured finance, leveraged finance, and asset-backed lending , bringing strong credit expertise and the ability to manage multi-l Senior Manager Financial Solutions (External Title: Executive Director) Location: UAE Reporting to: Head of Loan Capital Markets Role Overview: This is a structured lending and syndications role with a strong emphasis on originating, structuring, and executing syndicated loans and complex financing transactions . The role requires a banker with deep experience in structured finance, leveraged finance, and asset-backed lending , bringing strong credit expertise and the ability to manage multi-lender deals end-to-end. While the core focus is on loan capital markets (c.80 90%), there will also be occasional exposure to equity-related mandates typically in the form of private placements, sell-downs, or staple financings in the context of M&A transactions. This is not an IPO-driven ECM role; rather, the expectation is to complement loan solutions with equity when appropriate. The successful candidate will act as a solutions-driven transaction banker , comfortable leading syndicated financings and advising clients across complex capital structures, particularly when deals involve a mix of debt and equity. Key Responsibilities: Loan Capital Markets (Core Focus) Originate, structure, and execute syndicated loans across corporates, real estate, and development financing. Lead end-to-end deal execution: preparing information memoranda, coordinating with other banks, negotiating terms, and managing documentation. Provide expertise in structured finance, leveraged finance, and asset-backed lending , including cash flow analysis and credit structuring. Assess creditworthiness, lead internal approval processes, and ensure risk alignment. Deliver complex, multi-bank financing solutions under tight deadlines. Equity-Linked / Complementary Transactions (Secondary Focus) Support equity-related financing solutions when linked to loan mandates, such as: Private sell-downs and minority stake placements. Staple financing alongside M&A transactions (where debt is packaged with a sale or acquisition). Block trades or strategic placements to institutional or family office investors. Provide valuation input and support equity structuring where relevant, but not as a primary mandate. Who you are: Essential Experience & Skills Strong banking background in syndicated lending, structured finance, leveraged finance, or project finance . Proven ability to originate, structure, and execute syndicated loans and complex financings. Deep credit analysis and structuring expertise . Experience in asset-backed lending or financing tied to real estate/development projects. Client-facing skills: pitching, relationship management, and transaction leadership. Desirable (but not essential) Exposure to equity-linked deals such as private placements, sell-downs, or staple financing in M&A contexts. Some background in ECM (non-IPO) transactions that complement loan solutions. International exposure, particularly with SWFs, family offices, and institutional investors. Not Looking for Pure DCM professionals (bond issuance focus). IPO-only ECM bankers. Pure advisory/agency backgrounds without direct transaction banking experience. Key Selling Points High-visibility role reporting to the Head of Loan Capital Markets . Core focus on syndicated lending, leveraged finance, and structured deals , with equity as a complementary skillset. Opportunity to work with corporates, family groups, and sovereign wealth funds across the region & globally. Broad sector exposure; sector-agnostic and international in reach.