Corporate Finance Senior Associate, Deals (UAE Nationals)

PwC Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Corporate Finance Senior Associate to join their M&A advisory team in Abu Dhabi. In this role, you will manage complex transactions, support financial analysis, and assist in business development activities. Bring your expertise in finance and M&A to build trust and deliver excellence for top clients across the MENA region.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Inclusive benefits and flexibility programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in M&A, corporate finance, or related fields.
• Understanding of the M&A transaction process and key execution steps.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the execution of M&A transactions including acquisitions and mergers.
• Conducting research on companies and industries in financial services.
• Preparing financial models to support analysis in proposals.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting

Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, ACCA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, we value every individual's role in shaping our future. We're looking for candidates who excel in their roles and embody our core behaviours of Trusted Leadership and Distinctive Outcomes. Trusted Leadership focuses on building trust, delivering sustained results, and showing courage and honesty. Distinctive Outcomes emphasize excellence, collaboration, and inclusiveness. We seek self-aware, collaborative individuals committed to continuous learning and delivering quality and integrity.

Our Deals Corporate Finance practice helps some of the world’s leading companies across various industries originate, create, execute, and realize value from deals. This role offers the opportunity to build a career within our M&A advisory practice, servicing our clients by providing advice, evaluating investment opportunities, and supporting negotiations and executions of diverse transactions. These transactions range from minority investments to transformational acquisitions, divestitures, and landmark joint ventures. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting the team in delivering M&A consulting services to clients within the financial services industry (including banking, insurance, leasing, fintech, asset management, NBFI providers, etc.) across the MENA region. Our team is led by experienced M&A professionals with a solid background in global deal advisory.

As a Corporate Finance Senior Associate, you will work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to prepare and execute complex transactions. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in the execution of M&A transactions including acquisitions, disposals, mergers, and joint ventures.
• Conducting thorough research on companies and industries, particularly within the financial services sector.
• Assisting in the preparation of internal and external marketing materials such as teasers, confidential information memoranda (CIM), and management presentations.
• Preparing comprehensive financial models to support analysis in proposals and transaction documentation.
• Obtaining necessary information from available client data and conducting appropriate financial analysis.
• Supporting the team in the preparation and presentation of marketing pitches to existing and potential clients.
• Managing the entire transaction execution process, including overseeing due diligence processes conducted by third-party providers, preparing status reports, and managing multiple counterparts to meet transaction deadlines.
• Actively participating in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities with new and existing clients.
• Developing internal relationships and enhancing your PwC brand.

What to consider before applying

• Nationality requirement: This role requires the candidate to be a UAE National.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, ACCA) is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in M&A, corporate finance, investment banking, valuations or related fields.
• Prior exposure to end-to-end Merger & Acquisition deal execution and understanding of the M&A transaction process and key execution steps
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Excellent understanding of financial statements and valuation techniques (understanding of financial services specifics is a plus)
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy with an ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility to travel 15% of the time, with frequent overnight stays as required. Where possible, we will consider your preferences to balance career development, personal needs, business requirements, and client needs

Why You’ll Love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be part of amazing teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact and support your wellbeing through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits, and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us atLife at PwC.

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Acquisition Strategy, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Valuations, Buyouts, Capital Raising, Client Confidentiality, Client Management, Client Onboarding, Communication, Contract Negotiation, Contractual Agreements, Corporate Development, Creativity, Data Analysis, Data Rooms, Deal Sourcing, Deal Structures, Debt Restructuring, Discounted Cash Flow Valuation, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy {+ 29 more}

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes
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