Fund Financing Associate – Structured Lending

Job title: Fund Financing Associate – Structured Lending

Company: First Abu Dhabi Bank


Job description: Fund Financing Associate – Structured LendingJob Overview
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s largest and one of the world’s safest financial institutions, is seeking a highly skilled professional to join its Lending Against Funds (LAF) team. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in fund finance, structured lending, and private markets who can support origination, credit analysis, and deal execution. The position offers exposure to innovative financing solutions within a dynamic and fast-paced investment banking environment.Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Banking
Function: Finance / Investment Banking
Salary: 45000-55000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full-timeJob Overview
As a Fund Financing Associate, you will play a critical role in originating, structuring, and executing fund financing transactions including subscription lines, NAV-based facilities, hybrid deals, and co-investment structures. This position requires strong credit modeling, legal documentation exposure, and deep knowledge of private equity and credit fund structures. You will work closely with senior leadership, internal stakeholders, and external advisors to drive end-to-end execution.Key Responsibilities

• Support origination and structuring of fund finance deals across PE, credit, real estate, and infrastructure funds
• Model cash flows, perform credit assessments, and prepare internal approval packages
• Execute transaction documentation using LMA/LSTA standards in coordination with legal counsel
• Evaluate and negotiate deal terms with borrowers, partners, and co-lenders
• Assist in the internal credit rating process for new products and manage agency interactions
• Maintain accurate MIS and portfolio tracking for the lending book
• Collaborate with coverage, credit, legal, operations, and risk teams to ensure deal closure
• Guide and mentor junior team members in modeling, credit evaluation, and documentation
• Stay abreast of market developments, legal structures, and evolving fund strategies

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field
• 5-10 years of experience in structured corporate lending, with at least 3 years in fund finance
• Proficiency in debt modeling, cash flow analysis, and financial statement review
• Strong understanding of fund structures, capital call facilities, NAV-based lending, hybrid finance
• Familiarity with valuation methods (DCF, LBO, CompCos) and corporate finance principles
• First-hand experience with LMA/LSTA legal documentation and loan structuring
• Exposure to credit rating agency interactions and internal risk modeling
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex ideas clearly
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
• Desire to take initiative, lead transactions, and work cross-functionally

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on innovative fund finance deals with global institutional clients
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and top-tier investment strategies
• Professional development and mentorship in a high-growth environment
• Competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and career mobility
• Inclusive work culture driven by performance, innovation, and collaboration

About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is a leading global bank headquartered in the UAE, offering comprehensive financial services across investment, corporate, and retail banking. With a strong capital base, robust risk management framework, and commitment to innovation, FAB supports its clients through transformative financial solutions and forward-looking strategies.Job Title Fund Financing Associate – Structured Lending
Job Description Fund Financing Associate – Structured LendingJob Overview
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s largest and one of the world’s safest financial institutions, is seeking a highly skilled professional to join its Lending Against Funds (LAF) team. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in fund finance, structured lending, and private markets who can support origination, credit analysis, and deal execution. The position offers exposure to innovative financing solutions within a dynamic and fast-paced investment banking environment.Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Banking
Function: Finance / Investment Banking
Salary: 45000-55000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full-timeJob Overview
As a Fund Financing Associate, you will play a critical role in originating, structuring, and executing fund financing transactions including subscription lines, NAV-based facilities, hybrid deals, and co-investment structures. This position requires strong credit modeling, legal documentation exposure, and deep knowledge of private equity and credit fund structures. You will work closely with senior leadership, internal stakeholders, and external advisors to drive end-to-end execution.Key Responsibilities

• Support origination and structuring of fund finance deals across PE, credit, real estate, and infrastructure funds
• Model cash flows, perform credit assessments, and prepare internal approval packages
• Execute transaction documentation using LMA/LSTA standards in coordination with legal counsel
• Evaluate and negotiate deal terms with borrowers, partners, and co-lenders
• Assist in the internal credit rating process for new products and manage agency interactions
• Maintain accurate MIS and portfolio tracking for the lending book
• Collaborate with coverage, credit, legal, operations, and risk teams to ensure deal closure
• Guide and mentor junior team members in modeling, credit evaluation, and documentation
• Stay abreast of market developments, legal structures, and evolving fund strategies

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field
• 5-10 years of experience in structured corporate lending, with at least 3 years in fund finance
• Proficiency in debt modeling, cash flow analysis, and financial statement review
• Strong understanding of fund structures, capital call facilities, NAV-based lending, hybrid finance
• Familiarity with valuation methods (DCF, LBO, CompCos) and corporate finance principles
• First-hand experience with LMA/LSTA legal documentation and loan structuring
• Exposure to credit rating agency interactions and internal risk modeling
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex ideas clearly
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
• Desire to take initiative, lead transactions, and work cross-functionally

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on innovative fund finance deals with global institutional clients
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and top-tier investment strategies
• Professional development and mentorship in a high-growth environment
• Competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and career mobility
• Inclusive work culture driven by performance, innovation, and collaboration

About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is a leading global bank headquartered in the UAE, offering comprehensive financial services across investment, corporate, and retail banking. With a strong capital base, robust risk management framework, and commitment to innovation, FAB supports its clients through transformative financial solutions and forward-looking strategies.
Post DetailsJob Start Date 1970-01-01
Salary from 45000.00
Salary to 55000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
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Location: Abu Dhabi

Job date: Mon, 09 Jun 2025 22:10:54 GMT

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