Mergers Acquisition Experience HiresEmirati Talent

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an M&A Executive, where you'll play a pivotal role in guiding clients through the complexities of mergers and acquisitions. This position offers the chance to work with a high-performing team, leveraging a global network to provide sector-focused advice. With opportunities to develop expertise in diverse sectors such as Energy, Healthcare, and Technology, you'll be instrumental in managing transactions, building relationships, and providing strategic insights. If you're motivated and ready to thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Continuous learning opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience in an M&A environment.
• Strong numerical, financial, and modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting transactions by preparing reports and key documentation.
• Managing the deal cycle and assisting in negotiations.

Skills

Corporate Finance

Financial Modeling

Numerical Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

MBA or Master’s degree in Finance

Job description

Our clients are increasingly looking to us to help them plan for growth and analyse all aspects of their overall strategy, including 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, whether it involves acquisitions, disposals, management buyouts, buy-ins, fundraising, initial public offerings, takeovers, mergers, or strategic reviews.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate M&A Strategy & Transactions professional to join our high-performing team. As an M&A Executive, you will assist clients in assessing the strategic fit of a business by analyzing all aspects of a transaction, projecting synergies, managing the deal cycle, assisting in negotiations, and conducting financial modeling.

Your Role

You will leverage our extensive global network to provide sector-focused advice on the sale process, from strategic positioning to close, and help execute acquisitions, alliances, and mergers. Our team specializes in sector-focused M&A transactions, offering you the opportunity to develop in-depth sector expertise in Energy, Healthcare, Financial Services, Consumer Products and Retail, or Technology, Media, and Telecommunications sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting transactions across the client portfolio by preparing reports and key documentation for fundraising, acquisitions, and disposals.
• Identifying opportunities, building relationships, and leveraging networks.
• Ensuring transaction milestones are met by managing the timetable and engaging with counterparties and advisers.
• Understanding business drivers, managing key issues and risks, and providing insights and advice.
• Counseling junior colleagues and contributing to team growth and development.

Skills and Attributes for Success

Experience in corporate finance within an investment bank, professional services firm, or boutique, with a track record on both buy-side and sell-side transactions, as well as finance raising. Strong numerical, financial, and modeling skills, with a solid understanding of financial statements. Commercial judgment and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field from a reputable university.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in an M&A environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to produce high-quality, impactful documents.
• Flexibility to travel (approx. 25% to 75%).

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree in finance or related field.
• CFA qualification or working towards it.
• Experience in Transactions Advisory.
• GCC or mature market experience.
• Arabic language skills are an asset.

What We Look For

Motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills, capable of prioritizing in a rapidly changing industry.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation, continuous learning opportunities, success as defined by you, transformative leadership, and a diverse, inclusive culture.

If you meet these criteria, please contact us promptly. The exceptional EY experience is yours to build.

Our Mission

EY is committed to building a better working world by creating long-term value for clients, people, and society, and fostering trust in capital markets. Our diverse teams across over 150 countries provide assurance, help clients grow, transform, and operate, and ask better questions to solve complex issues facing our world today.