Associate Director, Project & Sustainable Finance

The Associate Director, Project & Sustainable Finance is an integral part of the Asset & Project Finance (APF) team, working closely with senior team members to support the origination and execution of Asset & Project Finance transactions across the CIB and FIG client base, contributing to revenue generation for Global Corporate Finance. The role involves developing an understanding of airlines, lessors, project developers, banks, Export Credit Agencies (ECAs), and other aviation and project finance participants to identify asset financing opportunities aligned with FAB’s client and credit appetite. The position also requires close collaboration with Corporate and Financial Institutions coverage teams, product partners, and other key stakeholders, while supporting business strategy, transaction execution, ESG initiatives, financial analysis, client advisory activities, and the continued development of the bank’s asset, project, and export finance capabilities. Join First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) in Abu Dhabi and be a key player in shaping the future of finance.

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Job Summary / Introduction The Associate Director, Project & Sustainable Finance is an integral part of the Asset & Project Finance (APF) team, working closely with senior team members to support the origination and execution of Asset & Project Finance transactions across the CIB

Company Overview

FAB is the UAE’s global bank and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, we connect customers across the UAE and international markets through a network spanning five continents and a presence in more than 20 markets, helping individuals, businesses and institutions move forward with confidence. Our people are at the heart of our success. Through learning, development and Emiratisation programmes, we nurture national and international talent for long-term careers in banking. Beyond banking, our partnerships help advance education, entrepreneurship and financial literacy.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Applicable
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related discipline.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in Project Finance (PF) and Aviation Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the APF team in originating, structuring and executing APF transactions for FAB clients globally across the CIB and FIG segments and help the team to deliver a revenue target in contribution to the overall Global Corporate Finance budget.
• Support the Team Head in developing and implementing the Aviation Industry Business Strategy as well as the Project Finance Business Strategy.
• Develop a strong understanding of the Aviation sector including but not limited to Airlines, Lessors, Manufactures, Aviation Banks & and other financiers.
• Support the team on Project financing transaction inclusion Equator Principle reporting etc.
• Preparing projections, analyzing cash flow models, running sensitivities.
• Prepare 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.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of Global and Regional Aviation and Project Finance sector.
• Good understanding and knowledge of International Aviation debt markets and syndicated loan markets.
• Good understanding of PF structures, typical participants, assessment tools, and knowledge of PF markets, syndicated loan & debt capital markets.
• Ability to support the team on advisory mandates selectively undertaken for strategic reasons for key clients of FAB.
• Experience in supporting the team in their review and conclusion of financing and security documentation – to ensure compliance with credit approved terms.

Benefits

• Contribute to revenue generation for Global Corporate Finance.
• Support business strategy and transaction execution.
• Involvement in ESG initiatives and financial analysis.
• Continued development of the bank’s asset, project, and export finance capabilities.
• Opportunity to work with a global bank and diverse client base.