Loan Syndication & Credit Sales
Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and commercially driven Vice President to lead Credit Loan Syndication and Distribution efforts across the GCC and India. This Dubai-based role will focus on originating, structuring, and distributing syndicated loan transactions with banks and financial institutions across the region. The ideal candidate will bring strong client relationships, a background in Debt Capital Markets (DCM), and fluency in an Indian language.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the syndication and distribution of credit and loan transactions across GCC and Indian financial institutions.
- Originate and structure primary and secondary loan opportunities, including bilateral, club, and syndicated facilities.
- Develop and maintain deep relationships with banks, sovereigns, and multilaterals across the Middle East and India.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders including DCM, credit trading, legal, risk, and operations to ensure seamless execution.
- Drive strategic asset allocation and portfolio optimisation aligned with capital efficiency and risk appetite.
- Negotiate agency transfers and coordinate with loan traders for execution.
- Represent the firm in investor meetings, roadshows, and syndication forums across the region.
- Provide market intelligence and feedback to origination teams to enhance product offering and pricing strategy.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to team development.
Candidate Profile
- Minimum 7-10 years of experience in loan syndication, credit sales, or DCM.
- Strong network across GCC and Indian banks, with proven deal execution experience.
- Fluent in English and at least one Indian language (e.g., Hindi, Tamil, Gujarati).
- Based in Dubai or willing to relocate; must be open to frequent travel to India.
- Deep understanding of credit markets, loan documentation (LMA), and syndication processes.
- Strong analytic, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working in an international bank or financial institution preferred.
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