Senior Associate - Strategy and Corporate Development (M&A)

Ghobash Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghobash Group in Dubai seeks a seasoned M&A and corporate development professional to drive growth through inorganic initiatives across sectors and geographies.

You will conduct market research, build financial models, prepare Investment Committee papers, and manage end-to-end deal execution with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or Engineering; MBA and/or postgraduate qualifications in finance/strategy are desirable.
• 5 years in M&A, corporate finance, corporate development, investment banking or PE.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation and Excel skills.
• Clear communication and presentation abilities (PowerPoint).
• Cross-border or multi-sector M&A experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market and industry research to support growth strategy.
• Build financial models and perform valuations for target assessment.
• Prepare Investment Committee papers and present findings.
• Support end-to-end M&A execution including due diligence.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external advisors to align with group strategy.
• Review transaction documents such as SPA/SHA and negotiate terms.

Skills

M&A

Financial modeling

Valuation

Cross-border deals

Presentation / PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's in Finance, Economics or Engineering

MBA or post-grad in finance/strategy (desirable)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the Groups growth strategy primarily through mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and other inorganic initiatives. Key responsibilities include conducting market and industry research building financial models performing valuation analyses preparing Investment Committee papers and supporting transaction execution across various sectors and geographies.

• Develop a deep understanding of the Groups portfolio companies growth strategies and industry dynamics.
• Support the identification and evaluation of new investment and M&A opportunities across sectors and geographies.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis including market research financial modeling and valuation of potential targets.
• Assist in building investment theses and prioritizing strategic initiatives for M&A and investments.
• Prepare high-quality investment papers and presentations for internal stakeholders and Investment Committee discussions.
• Support end-to-end M&A transaction execution including due diligence coordination and timeline management.
• Assist in reviewing and negotiating transaction documents such as Non-Binding Offers and Share Purchase Agreements.
• Collaborate with portfolio companies to support bolt-on acquisitions and strategic partnerships.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external advisors to ensure successful execution and alignment with Group strategy.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Finance Economics or Engineering;MBA and/or post-grad qualifications in finance and strategy is desired
• 5 years in M&A corporate finance corporate development investment banking or PE funds
• Financial modeling (Excel)
• Valuation (Excel)
• Clear communication and presentation (PowerPoint)
• Fast learner analytical thinker
• Collaborative mindset and multi-project management
• Experience in cross-border or multi-sector M&A
• Familiarity with transaction documentation (e.g. SPA SHA etc.)

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time