Director Corporate Development

Majid Al Futtaim invites you to join us in our quest to create great moments for everyone, everyday! We are the leading shopping mall, residential communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, serving over 560 million visitors a year. For the past two decades, we have shaped the consumer landscape across the region, transforming the way people shop, live and play, while maintaining a strong sustainability track record and the largest mall in the world to attain LEED Gold EBOM Certification. We have over 45,000 team members in 17 international markets representing over 100 nationalities – all keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do. If you enjoy being BOLD, PASSIONATE and TOGETHER, then Majid Al Futtaim is the destination for you.

JOB TITLE

Corporate Development Director | MAF Holding | Corporate Development

ROLE SUMMARY

Lead, execute and support the VP of Corporate Development with the identification, assessment, conceptualization, negotiation, execution and management of new business development/ partnerships opportunities, the strategy development and tracking related to new growth avenues for Majid Al Futtaim beyond the core business (e.g. digital capabilities), and implementation and synergy realization oversight

ROLE PROFILE

• Lead the team in developing, refreshing, and overseeing proper execution of strategies related to new growth areas, and in communicating and aligning the strategies with the operating companies and relevant stakeholders
• Develop and maintain strong industry knowledge in new areas of focus for Majid Al Futtaim; have a strong understanding of global as well as industry specific trends related to Majid Al Futtaim businesses and focus industries/ geographies
• Manage the delivery of insightful analyses on new opportunities based on industry/ market trends and competitive dynamics to identify threats and improvement/ expansion areas
• Actively participate in content development and organization of corporate summits and other group wide strategy workshops
• Following the development of expansion/ growth strategies, focus on securing strategic partnerships for the core and adjacent businesses as well as new growth avenues identified
• Own and manage end-end business development agreements/ partnerships that drive value across Business Units including identifying, creating, leading, structuring, negotiating, and implementing such agreements
• Oversee sourcing of new business development opportunities including meeting with management and entrepreneurs, attending relevant conferences, networking events, and calling on new prospects
• Identify potential synergy opportunities, business and integration risks between the related Operating Companies and support in the execution of growth initiatives

REQUIREMENTS

• 10 to 15 years of cumulative professional experience
• 5-10 years of experience with demonstrated career progression in Corporate Development, Strategic Business Development, Tier-1 Management Consulting or Venture Capital and Private Equity, in relevant industries
• Bachelor’s and master’s degree in a relevant discipline from a highly reputable university with a strong academic record. MBA is preferred
• Strong leadership skills and ability to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse and capable team
• Hardworking, energetic, charismatic, and a self-starter eager to drive work independently, while able to effectively work with multi-functional teams
• Ability to take initiative and have a strong sense of ownership over shaping and executing upon our strategy and prioritized initiatives
• Strong analytical skills, fluency in performing and driving rigorous quantitative analyses, and experience with financial/ accounting and key operational metrics
• High aptitude to quickly manage new teams and large-scale projects, and work well under pressure with appropriate attention to detail

WHAT WE OFFER

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work from any country in the world for 30 days a year.
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 50,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.