Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst 2 - EY Parthenon, Dubai (National)

EY-Parthenon; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

EY-Parthenon in Dubai is seeking an experienced M&A Analyst to join our high-performing team. You will work with Senior Managers and Partners to assess strategic fit, analyze transaction synergies and manage the deal cycle, including negotiations and financial modelling.

You will support execution across client portfolios, prepare reports for fund-raising, acquisitions and disposals, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables while collaborating with junior colleagues to grow the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree ideally in a finance or related specialization from a reputable University
• At least 2-4 years' experience in a M&A environment, including experience playing a key role in executing transactions
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to produce high quality and impactful professional documents for clients and internal use

Responsibilities

• Support in executing transactions across the client portfolio and prepare client reports and key documentation for fund-raising, acquisitions and disposals
• Meet transaction timetables and ensure quality on client deliverables
• Collaborate with junior colleagues and contribute to the growth and development of the team

Skills

Numerical skills

Financial modelling

Problem solving

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

Job description

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The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced M&A Strategy & Transactions professional to join our high performing team. As an M&A Analyst, you will work with the Senior Managers and Partners to assist clients in assessing the strategic fit of a business by analyzing all aspects of a transaction, assessing the projected synergies, project managing the deal cycle, assisting in negotiations, and conducting financial modelling.

Key Responsibilities

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. You will support in the execution of transactions across the client portfolio, preparing client reports and key documentation for fund-raising, acquisitions and disposals. You will also be responsible for meeting the transaction timetable, ensuring quality on client deliverables, as well as engaging with counterparties and other advisers to ensure transaction milestones are met, understanding the key business drivers as well as identifying, and managing key issues and risks through insights, factual conclusions and advice and collaborate with junior colleagues, share knowledge, and take an active role in the growth and development of the team.

Skills & 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 would require strong numerical, financial and modelling skills based on a well-developed understanding of financial statements. You will have sound judgement and an ability to generate creative solutions to problems.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree ideally in a finance or related specialization from a reputable University
• At least 2-4 years' experience in a M&A environment, including experience playing a key role in executing transactions
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to produce high quality and impactful professional documents for clients and internal use

What We Look For

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.

What We Offer You

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

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