AVP – Syndicate

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support book-building, allocation, and pricing of sukuk issuances and shares.
• Track investor preferences and maintain internal databases for deal allocation and targeting.
• Maintain oversight on market color, orderbook momentum, investor type mix, and pricing dynamics.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regional and international institutional investors (asset managers, banks, pension funds, SWFs, hedge funds, etc.)” Establish and expand distribution lines across GCC, Asia, and Europe.
• Partner with DCM origination and execution teams to manage full-cycle deal execution, from pre-marketing to pricing and settlement.
• Lead syndication activities including book building, investor dialogue, pricing discussions, and allocation strategy for bond issuances.
• Strengthen the bank’s primary market distribution platform by developing and cultivating relationships with institutional investors, bank treasuries, asset managers, private banking clients, hedge funds etc.
• Establish internal processes on settlement to develop a robust distribution base.
• Maintain close engagement with investors to gauge sentiment, assess demand dynamics, and promote upcoming transactions.
• Provide market intelligence and investor feedback to support origination efforts, pricing strategies, and transaction structuring.
• Support the DCM team in preparing client pitch materials, market updates, and investor engagement content.
• Monitor market developments—both regionally and globally—to assess potential implications for deal execution.
• Coordinate and manage investor roadshows and meetings to drive investor participation and build transaction momentum.
• Oversee the distribution and allocation process in line with regulatory requirements and market best practices.
• Liaise with legal, Shariah, compliance, and regulatory teams to ensure end-to-end transaction integrity and adherence to all guidelines.
• Build and maintain strong ties with key internal stakeholders, including treasury, wealth management team, credit, compliance and sharia.
• Analyze industry trends, peer activity, and investor behavior to identify risks and uncover new business opportunities.
• Prepare and review deal-related documentation, investor presentations, and post-deal reports with high attention to detail.
• Maintain accurate records of syndication activities, investor interactions, and deal outcomes for reporting and audit purposes.
• Any other assignment which may be required.

Work Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in Debt Capital Markets, Syndicate and fixed incomes sales.
• Strong understanding of bond markets, interest rate environments, and credit analysis.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CFA) preferred