Corporate Finance Senior Associate, Deals (UAE Nationals)

PwC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Corporate Finance Senior Associate to drive M&A advisory services across the MENA region. Ideal candidates will possess strong financial modeling capabilities and experience in M&A transactions. As part of a dynamic team, you will contribute to high-stakes deals, ensuring thorough analysis and effective stakeholder management, all within an empowering work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Inclusive benefits

Flexibility programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in M&A, corporate finance, investment banking, valuations or related fields.
• Prior exposure to end-to-end M&A deal execution.
• Excellent understanding of financial statements and valuation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the execution of M&A transactions including acquisitions, disposals, mergers, and joint ventures.
• Preparing comprehensive financial models to support analysis in proposals and transaction documentation.
• Managing the entire transaction execution process, including overseeing due diligence processes.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Strong financial modeling and analytical skills

Attention to detail

Client Management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field

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

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

SummaryAt 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 at.

Education

Degrees / Field of Study required : Degrees / Field of Study preferred :

Certifications

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}