Director- Investment Banking - Ameriabank CJCS - Yerevan

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Director will head Investment Banking Department which includes Mergers and Acquisitions Unit, Corporate Finance and Capital Market Units, and will provide overall leadership for development of one of the key strategic directions of Ameriabank. The incumbent will also be part of the management team of the bank and is expected to be a formal member of the management board, investment committee and other committees as needed upon satisfying relevant regulator’s requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Solicit and advise clients on a wide range of investment banking transactions;
- Train and coach team members and provide guidance on all aspects of Corporate Finance, M&A and Capital Markets transactions;
- Oversee deal structuring and execution;
- Manage projects including resources within and outside the team;
- Develop relationships with existing and potential clients from initial negotiations to closure (existing clients network both in Armenia and outside is encouraged);
- Develop relationships with private and institutional investors for debt and equity fundraising;
- Oversee and develop Corporate Finance/ M&A documentation, models and presentation including LoI, term sheet, business valuation models, teasers, information memorandums, etc.;
- Oversee and develop capital markets/ underwriting documentation including prospectus of issuance, information memorandums, investor and road show presentation materials, etc.;
- Oversee and manage financial due diligence on targets for strategic investments and acquisitions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in fields of economics, business, MBA is highly preferred;
- Preference to CFA or plans to apply to the program in the near future;
- Minimum 5 years of proven experience in debt or equity fundraising, M&A advisory, business valuation, financial due diligence or capital markets, including some of that with internationally recognized banks/ institutions;
- Heavier M&A and Corporate Finance experience as well as experience in markets similar to Armenia are preferred;
- Comprehensive knowledge of financial markets and investment banking business;
- Ability to plan, execute and deliver on projects in a timely manner;
- Attention to detail, organized and thorough with desire for continuous improvements;
- Technical computer skills: advanced user and excellent spreadsheet modeling skills;
- Strong entrepreneurship drive;
- Excellent managerial skills;
- Self-confidence, good judgment and ability to make sound decisions;
- Strong team-player with excellent verbal and written communication skills, presentation and public speaking skills;
- Superior financial modeling and analysis skills, including with equity valuation;
- Ability to drive ideas from concept to completion, work both independently and in a team;
- Ability to work in multifunctional environment under strict deadlines;
- Positive personality with strong interpersonal skills;
- Excellent oral and written English languages skills; Russian and Armenian strongly preferred.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Highly competitive compensation plan, partnership option available, mortgage and consumer lending facility, medical insurance and Pension plan participation, annual bonus payments and equity stock options are available.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
To apply for this position, please submit the attached application form together with CV addressing relevant qualifications, experience and contact information for professional references to the following e-mail address: hr.ib@ameriabank.am . New application for this specific position is required, even if the candidate has previously applied to other Investment Banking positions at the bank. In the subject line of your e-mail message please mention the title of the position you are applying for. Application process is highly competitive - before applying, please carefully consider how well you fit for this particular position. Only short listed candidates will be notified for the interview. No personal visits, deliveries or phone calls, please!