Associate Director, M&A Advisory and Equity Capital Markets

Overview

Client Management And Business Development

• Assists and supports A&ECM’s Exec Directors and Directors in originating and executing various M&A advisory and equity capital market transactions with a primary focus on Egypt
• Manages certain aspects of transaction execution as determined by the relevant transaction leader
• Ensures that appropriate reviews (financial, legal, risk, compliance, etc.) are undertaken, and due diligence completed, on all transactions considered
• Drafts and prepares marketing presentations, pitch materials, books, information memoranda, investor profiles on a timely basis
• Prepares sophisticated financial models relevant to the origination and execution work undertaken
• Shows a keen interest in M&A / equity capital markets / macro environment, which can be used when assessing potential transactions
• Works closely with other IB&M teams to maximize the revenue wallet on each transaction
• Works closely with the relevant Client Coverage team to guarantee the highest quality of service to FAB clients
• Introduces international best practices and corporate finance standards materials

Policies, Systems, Processes, And Procedures

• Complies with departmental policies, systems, and procedure so that all relevant procedural/ legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality and cost-effective service
• Contributes to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes, and practices, whilst taking into account international best practice, improvement of business processes, cost reduction, and productivity improvement

Self-Management Responsibilities

• Defines performance goals at the start of the year in discussion with the reporting manager and ensures that the goals are achieved during the course of the year
• Identifies the training and development requirements for self and agrees on them with the reporting manager to ensure that the required trainings are arranged and attended
• Strives to achieve the highest levels of proficiency on all the competencies and skills required to perform the role
• Keeps abreast of professional developments, new techniques and current issues through continued education and professional growth
• Key Performance Indicators – to be defined in Balance Scorecard through goals setting, include:
• GCF and Global M&A Advisory and ECM budgets
• League table positions
• Number of ideas pitched to FAB clients where the individual assisted
• Number of transactional areas where the individual took responsibility
• Adherence to policies, processes, and procedures of FAB and the department

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or any related discipline

Minimum Experience

• Up to 6 years’ experience in a corporate finance / M&A / ECM environment
• Advanced knowledge of and proficiency in (i) analysizing company financial statement, and (ii) company valuation techniques
• Advanced understanding and knowledge of stock technical trading is a plus
• Recent work experience with exposure to transaction origination and execution
• Training or time spent in a recognisable investment bank in either London, New York, Singapore or Hong Kong will be looked at favourably