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Job title
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Manager of Debt Capital Markets and Debt Investors Relations
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Stream
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Finance
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Function
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Treasury & FPA
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Location
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Oman – Muscat
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Budget control
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*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*
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Reporting to
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Head Corporate Finance, DCM and IR
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Direct Reports
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2
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Job purpose
Lead the Debt Capital Market and Debt Investor Relations activities & team at OQ Corporate, under Head of Corporate finance, DCM and IR, acting as single point of accountability and lead role for the end-to-end process related with raising funding through Debt Capital Markets (assessment of capital needs, evaluate financing options, negotiate DCM agreements, and manage relationships with banks) by: (1) Develop and implement the funding strategy for further decision-making process and guide on sources of funding (Reg 144 A/S, Sukuk, (2) Maintain and cultivate domestic, Regional and international banking relationships for the development and implementation of funding strategies in DCM,(3) Maintain relationship with Rating Agencies and prepare the annual Rating Management meetings, (4) Update and Maintain relationships with International and Regional investors and (5) Ensure a high quality reporting process and continuous improvement initiatives, while encourage the capacity building of assigned team; in order to ensure the OQ Group company's financial health and success.
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.
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Main tasks and responsibilities
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Funding Strategy and M&A Support
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- Acts in a lead role in end-to-end process for raising funding through debt capital markets.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, performance indicators, key metrics, and trends to provide insights and recommendations for improvement.
- Advise on sources of funding (Sukuk vs Reg 144 A/S, Tenors, etc)
- Advise on sources of funding through debt capital markets locally and in global sphere
- Evaluate investment opportunities, conduct financial feasibility studies, and assess the financial impact of proposed projects or acquisitions
- Support due diligence activities, financial valuation, and deal structuring for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
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Stakeholder Relations (DCM Banking, Rating Agencies)
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- Maintains and cultivates domestic, Regional and international banking relationships to develop and implement DCM funding strategy
- Support Subsidiaries with DCM to raising initiatives
- Organize Rating Agencies meetings, provide information and projections to them
- Prepare materials for Investor Relations, organize meetings with Investors, answer their queries and requests
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Monitoring & Reporting
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- Monitors and reports on the plans related to debt issuances at Debt capital markets
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Continuous Improvements
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- Promote and encourage continuous learning and development among team members.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policies, systems, processes, procedures, and controls, and continuously identify and recommend improvements while ensuring compliance with the group guidelines, international / local standards, and relevant legislation.
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Leadership
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- Leading, coaching, mentoring, and developing the Corporate Finance team to ensure optimal performance and effective succession planning.
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Key interactions
Internal: OQ SAOC Streams/OQ Group Assets
External: Staffing specialized Ministry of Finance (Debt Management Office) and OIA Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers
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Notable Working Conditions. Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operation site.
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Education requirements
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Minimum qualification is a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Management, or equivalent, with a CFA, MBA, or master’s in finance (Preferred)
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Language
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Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required)
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Background and experience
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Competencies and skills
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- A minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience, preferable in a similar role
- Experience of dealing in banking relationships, and raising large bilateral/syndicated credit facilities, raising finance in debt capital markets in a Bank or Oil and Gas sector.
- Experience dealing with Investors and Rating agencies
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of International markets and key players
- Financial Expertise of financial principles, accounting standards, financial analysis, and corporate finance concepts.
- Understanding of the industry dynamics, competitive landscape, and market trends to provide strategic financial advice.
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Soft:
- People Leadership skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Ability to handle and clearly communicate complex financial information
- Strong analytical and communication skills, including verbal and written skills
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and financial institutions.
- Highly organized and ability to work independently
- Willingness to adapt to changing business environments and take initiative in driving financial initiatives and process improvements
- Ethical Conduct
Technical:
- Computer literacy including MS Office
- Corporate Finance
- Bloomberg
- 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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