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Mergers and Acquisition Senior - National Only
Location: Dubai Other locations: Primary Location Only Salary: Competitive Date: Apr 2, 2024
Job description
Requisition ID: 1411751 Our clients are increasingly looking to us to help them plan for growth and analyse all aspects of their overall strategy, which can include inorganic growth. When you join our experienced M&A team, you’ll be at the heart of that challenge, guiding clients through every stage of their transaction lifecycle, be it acquisitions, disposals, management buy-outs, buy-ins, fundraising, initial public offerings, takeovers, mergers and strategic reviews.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a passionate M&A Strategy & Transactions professional to join our high performing team. As a M&A Executive, you will assist clients in assessing the strategic fit of a business by analyzing all aspects of a transaction, assessing the projected synergies, project managing the deal cycle, assisting in negotiations, and conducting financial modelling.
You will leverage off an extensive global network, empowering you to provide sector-focused advice on the sale process from strategic positioning to close, and help execute acquisitions, alliances and mergers. Our team is highly specialized in sector focused M&A transactions; hence, this opportunity will allow you to build in-depth sector expertise at the start of your career journey with us. This can be within Energy, Healthcare, Financial Services, Consumer Products and Retail or Technology, Media and Telecommunications sectors.
Key responsibilities
You will support in the execution of transactions across the client portfolio, preparing client reports and key documentation for fund-raising, acquisitions and disposals. You will also be responsible for the following:
Identifying opportunities, opening and leveraging relationships Meeting the transaction timetable, ensuring quality on client deliverables, as well as engaging with counterparties and other advisers to ensure transaction milestones are met Understanding the key business drivers as well as identifying, and managing key issues and risks through insights, factual conclusions and advice Counsel junior colleagues, share knowledge, and take an active role in the growth and development of the whole team
Skills and attributes for success
Experience of corporate finance in an investment bank, professional services firm or boutique with a track record of working on both the buy-side and sell-side, as well as finance raising. The role would require strong numerical, financial and modelling skills based on a well-developed understanding of financial statements.
To qualify you must have
Bachelor’s degree ideally in a finance related topic or similar from a reputable University At least 2 years of experience in a M&A environment Strong communication and presentation skills Sound commercial judgment and problem solving skills Ability to produce high quality and impactful professional documents for clients and internal use Flexibility to travel (approx. 25 to 75%).
Ideally, you will also have
MBA or Master’s degree in finance or related specializations CFA qualification or working towards it Transactions Advisory experience in the GCC or similar mature markets Arabic language skills would be an asset
What we look for
We are interested in highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry.
What we offer
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:
Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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