Executive Director / Head of Coverage – Investment Banking
Location: Muscat, Oman
Overview
We are partnering with a growing investment banking platform in Oman that is looking to appoint a senior Coverage Banker to lead strategic client relationships across the Sultanate and wider GCC region.
This is a senior revenue-generating role focused on originating and executing advisory and financing opportunities across Sovereign Wealth Funds, Pension Funds, Family Offices, Government-Related Entities, Financial Institutions and large Corporates. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding the firm's franchise, developing senior stakeholder relationships and driving new business across M&A, financing and capital markets solutions.
The position offers a unique opportunity to help shape and grow the investment banking platform whilst acting as a trusted advisor to some of the region's most influential institutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage senior-level relationships across Sovereign Wealth Funds, Pension Funds, Family Offices, Government entities and Financial Institutions.
- Originate and execute investment banking mandates across M&A, strategic advisory, financing and capital markets transactions.
- Identify opportunities for cross-selling the firm's broader advisory and financing capabilities.
- Lead client coverage efforts, maintaining regular engagement with key decision-makers and stakeholders.
- Generate and convert a robust pipeline of advisory and financing opportunities.
- Work closely with product teams to structure and deliver tailored solutions to clients.
- Act as a market ambassador for the firm across Oman and the wider GCC region.
- Support the continued growth and development of the investment banking franchise.
Candidate Profile
- 12+ years of experience within Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, Advisory or Coverage roles.
- Demonstrable track record of originating and executing transactions across M&A, financing and strategic advisory mandates.
- Strong network across Sovereign Wealth Funds, Pension Funds, Family Offices, Government-Related Entities and Financial Institutions within Oman and the GCC.
- Proven ability to build and maintain C-suite and senior stakeholder relationships.
- Experience managing both origination and execution responsibilities.
- Commercially driven with a strong understanding of regional market dynamics.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to contribute to the growth of a developing platform.
What the Role Offers
- Opportunity to lead and build a key coverage function within a growing investment banking platform.
- Significant exposure to senior decision-makers across Oman and the GCC.
- Broad mandate spanning advisory, financing and strategic relationship management.
- High level of autonomy and visibility within the organisation.
- Competitive compensation package with strong long-term growth potential.