Global M&A & IPO Advisory Lead

International Finance Corporation (IFC); Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

International Finance Corporation (IFC) seeks a senior advisor to develop and implement cross-border financing strategy, structure and execute M&A and EMP mandates across the MCA region, and lead pre-IPO advisory efforts across five regions.

The role entails advising on listing readiness, valuation, broker selection and prospectus review while building multi-regional client relationships and providing senior oversight on transaction materials. Arabic/Russian skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related field.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in investment banking, corporate finance or M&A advisory.
• Experience in equity transactions as investor, advisor or underwriter.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to use LLM tools responsibly for research and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement CFS strategy with regional and World Bank Group teams.
• Originate, structure and execute EMP and M&A advisory mandates across the MCA region.
• Lead strategic pre-IPO advisory mandates across five regions.
• Advise clients on listing readiness, valuation, broker selection and prospectus review.
• Build and manage multi-regional client relationships and transaction strategies.
• Provide senior oversight on transaction materials and documentation.
• Mentor junior colleagues on transaction execution and business development.
• Strengthen IFC's positioning and visibility in the CFS space.

Skills

English communication

LLM tools usage

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related field

Job description

International Finance Corporation (IFC) seeks a senior advisor to develop and implement cross-border financing strategy, structure and execute M&A and EMP mandates across the MCA region, and lead pre-IPO advisory efforts across five regions.

The role entails advising on listing readiness, valuation, broker selection and prospectus review while building multi-regional client relationships and providing senior oversight on transaction materials. Arabic/Russian skills are a plus.