Mergers & Acquisition Manager / Senior Manager – Energy, Dubai

Sigma Earth; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial advisory firm in Dubai is seeking a professional to oversee transaction execution across various client portfolios. The ideal candidate has 7–8 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, strong analytical skills, and a bachelor's degree in finance. Responsibilities include leading transaction processes, mentoring juniors, and managing client deliverables. The role requires a willingness to travel and a proactive approach to identify market opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7–8 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions.
• Proven ability to manage deal execution.
• Willingness to travel (25–75%).

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of transactions across client portfolios.
• Lead transaction processes end-to-end.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Corporate finance experience

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field

MBA or Master's degree in finance

Job description

Overview

In this role, you will oversee the execution of transactions across various client portfolios. Your responsibilities will include preparing and reviewing client documentation for fundraising, acquisitions, and disposals. You’ll actively support business development through pitch book creation, marketing material preparation, and direct engagement with current and prospective clients.

Key responsibilities

• Generating and delivering transaction ideas by identifying market opportunities and building strategic relationships.
• Leading transaction processes end-to-end—managing timelines, coordinating with counterparties and advisors, and ensuring quality client deliverables.
• Gaining in-depth understanding of client business drivers and managing potential risks through well-founded analysis and recommendations.
• Mentoring and guiding junior team members, fostering a culture of learning, knowledge-sharing, and professional development.

Skills and Qualities for Success

You should bring solid corporate finance experience from an investment bank, advisory firm, or boutique environment, with a proven track record in both buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions as well as capital raising. Strong analytical and financial modelling skills are essential, along with an in-depth understanding of financial statements. A commercial mindset and ability to find innovative solutions to challenges will be key.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in finance or a related field) from a reputable institution.
• 7–8 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, with significant involvement in deal execution.
• Strong communication, presentation, and project management capabilities.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality, client-ready documentation.
• Willingness and ability to travel (approximately 25–75%).

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree in finance or a related discipline.
• Experience handling client-facing transaction work within investment banking, consulting, or similar environments.
• Experience working in GCC markets or mature global markets.
• Proficiency in Arabic would be an added advantage.