Job Description

Date Posted: 2009-11-04 Ref. JB1349973

Senior - Mergers & Acquisitions - Transaction Advisory Services
Ernst & Young

The selected person will be a key member of our Transaction Advisory Services team with responsibility to Lead Advisory engagements relating to mergers & acquisitions, financial restructuring, privatization, pricing strategy etc. The selected person will also play an important role in new business development including marketing, proposal preparation and follow up. He/She will also be expected to play an active role in the professional development of junior professional staff.

• Prior experience of leading / managing project-teams as well as experience in business development and client relationship management will be crucial
• Be involved in preparing proposals to prospective clients
• Understanding the key business drivers, identifying key issues and risks / conclusions and providing value to the client through insights, factual conclusions and advice
• Actively participate at meetings with clients and other advisers throughout the transaction process
• Take responsibility for own learning and development, provide coaching to others, and participate in upward feedback
• Understand and manage the transaction risks from the client's and firm's perspective
• Share your technical and other knowledge with your team and the department.

Skills

The firm is seeking experienced and ambitious corporate finance professionals with the following profile: -
• A relevant first level university degree or an MBA
• A professional certification preferably a CA, CFA, CMA, CIMA, CFM, CPA, CVA, AVA
• 3 to 7 years relevant work experience in Mergers & Acquisitions (across the deal cycle) and proven track record with reputed consulting firms, large business groups, investment banks and other financial services institutions
• Very good analytical and finance and transaction structuring skills. Should have worked on a couple of deals before with experience in writing IMs
• Preference will be given to exceptional people with proven track record of carrying out Mergers & Acquisitions projects & assignments
• Excellent command over both Arabic and English is a must
• Experience with one of the Big4 would be a plus.

Additional skills requirements

• Excellent Analytical, interpersonal and Problem solving skills.
• Demonstrate broad commercial and business acumen
• Strong report writing skills/reviewing skills
• Strong presentation skills & project management skills
• Previous experience in working with multicultural teams
• Effective time management skills, able to keep calm when under pressure to meet deadlines
• Previous experience in the consulting arena and in one or more of the above technical competencies
• Coaching and counseling skills
• Team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas

Company Profile

Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The Middle East practice of Ernst & Young has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 80 years, we have evolved to meet the legal and commercial developments of the region. Across the Middle East, our 4, 200 people are united across 20 offices and 15 Arab countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality.