Mergers & Acquisition Manager

Ernst & Young AE; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic professional to lead transactions and drive business development. In this role, you will manage client portfolios, prepare key documentation, and engage in business development activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate finance, excellent numerical and financial modelling skills, and the ability to generate innovative solutions. Join a collaborative team where your leadership and problem-solving skills will be valued, and make a significant impact in a rapidly changing industry. If you are passionate about finance and eager to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7-8 years of experience in M&A environment with a strong track record.
• Ability to produce high-quality professional documents for clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of transactions and manage client deliverables.
• Originate transaction ideas and manage relationships.

Skills

Corporate Finance

Numerical Skills

Financial Modelling

Commercial Judgment

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Related Field

MBA or Master's Degree in Finance

Job description

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

Key responsibilities:

You will lead the execution of transactions across the client portfolio, preparing/reviewing client reports and key documentation for fund-raising, acquisitions, and disposals. You will take an active role in business development activities including involvement in the preparation of pitch books and other marketing materials, and meeting with existing/target clients. You will also be responsible for the following:

• Originate and deliver transaction ideas, identifying opportunities, opening and leveraging relationships.
• Project manage the transactions, driving the transaction timetable, ensuring quality on client deliverables, as well as managing counterparties and other advisers to ensure transaction milestones are met.
• Understand the key business drivers as well as predict, identify, and manage key issues and risks through insights, factual conclusions, and advice.
• Lead, develop, and 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 requires strong numerical, financial, and modelling skills based on a well-developed understanding of financial statements. You will have sound commercial judgment and an ability to generate creative solutions to problems.

• A Bachelor’s degree ideally in a finance-related topic or similar from a reputable university.
• At least 7 to 8 years of experience in an M&A environment, including experience playing a key role in executing transactions.
• Proven 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 field) from a reputable university.
• Transactions experience in a client-facing role within a professional services, investment bank, or similar organization(s).
• GCC experience or working in one of the 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. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.