Job title | Specialist – DCM & Investor Relations | Grade | |
Stream | Finance | Function | Treasury & Financial Planning and Analysis |
Location | Oman – Muscat | Budget control | *OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant* |
Reporting to | Manager – DCM & Investor Relations | Direct Reports | 0 |
Job purpose Driving end-to-end DCM activities, including assessing capital requirements, evaluating financing options, structuring and negotiating debt instruments, and Support in the execution of funding transactions across markets (e.g., RegS/144A, Sukuk). The role focuses on developing and implementing funding strategies, and maintaining active engagement with rating agencies and debt investors. In addition, ensure timely and accurate reporting, supports strategic decision-making, and contributes to enhancing the OQ’s market positioning and access to competitive funding. The position will act in accordance with the Group’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani’s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives. |
Main tasks and responsibilities - Funding Strategy and M&A Support
- Support the evaluation of investment and funding opportunities by conducting financial analysis, feasibility studies, and benchmarking.
- Support in providing sources of funding (Sukuk vs Reg 144 A/S, Tenors, etc).
- Support in sourcing funding through debt capital markets locally and internationally.
- Assist in preparing valuation models, presentations, and documentation for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
- Contribute to due diligence processes and provide analytical inputs to assess the financial impact of proposed transactions.
- Monitor key financial metrics and performance indicators to support management decision-making
- Stakeholder Relations (DCM Banking, Rating Agencies)
- Support in maintaining and cultivating domestic, Regional and international banking relationships to develop and implement DCM funding strategy.
- Assist in preparing materials and data submissions for rating agency engagements and banking partners, investor relations materials and ensuring financial information accuracy.
- Coordinate responses to investor and rating agency queries under the guidance of the Manager.
- Monitor & Reporting:
- Monitors and reports on the plans related to debt issuances at Debt capital markets.
- Process procurement-related matters in SAP (invoices, POs, PRs, service entry sheets) to facilitate payments.
- Support ad-hoc requests, reporting requirements, and financial analysis as assigned.
- Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Actively participate in cross-department collaboration, ensuring effective communication and alignment with internal stakeholders.
- Assist in the implementation of departmental initiatives and contribute to overall process efficiency improvements.
- Collaborate with the team on sustainability-related initiatives, working towards the establishment of a sustainability rating and the development of a comprehensive funding strategy.
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Key interactions Internal: Finance, Growth, Portfolio, Legal, Strategy, Sustainability, different OQ subsidiaries, management and board of director committees. External: Oman Investment Authority (OIA), Ministry of Finance, Banks, Investment and Financing Funds, Financial Advisors and others. |
Notable Working Conditions. - Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operation site.
- This role may require local and international travel on an ad-hoc basis.
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Education requirements | - Minimum qualification is a bachelor’s degree in: Finance, Economics, or equivalent,
- CFA, MBA, or master’s in finance (Preferred)
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Language | Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required). |
Background and experience | Competencies and skills |
- A minimum of 5 of relevant experience in debt capital markets, investment banking, investor relations, treasury, or related functions.
- Exposure to banking relationships and participation in financing activities such as bilateral or syndicated facilities, and/or debt capital market transactions.
- Knowledge with investor and rating agency processes and requirements is preferred.
- Strong understanding of global financial markets, funding instruments, and key market participants.
- Knowledge in financial principles, accounting standards, financial analysis, and corporate finance concepts.
- Understanding of the industry dynamics, competitive landscape, and market trends.
- Basic knowledge of SAP for processing invoices, purchase requests, service entry sheets, and other procurement matters.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel, Power point.
- Exposure to banking and investor/fund managers related to environment and knowledge of banking transactions, communications, and language is an advantage.
| Soft: - Organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple tasks accurately and on time.
- Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to translate financial data into clear insights.
- Collaborative team player, effective at coordinating and liaising across departments and stakeholders.
- Proactive in seeking feedback, guidance, and continuous learning to build expertise in debt capital markets.
Technical: - Computer literacy including MS Office
- Corporate Finance
- Bloomberg Terminal
- Rating agencies guidelines
- International banking relationships
- Funding strategies and Negotiations
- Capital structure (short term and long-term debt management, bilateral and syndicated lines, debt issuance, shareholders financing)
- Debt covenant compliance analysis, forecasting and reporting
- Corporate Finance policies, systems, processes, procedures, and controls.
- Proficiency in financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
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