Senior Investment Officer — M&A & IPO Advisory

IFC - International Finance Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 661,000 - 1,102,000; Full time

Job summary

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is seeking a (Senior) Investment Officer for Corporate Finance Services to support the MCA region from Dubai, UAE. You will originate and execute M&A and EMP mandates, advise on listing readiness, and manage client relationships with regional teams for cross-border transactions.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 8+ years in investment banking or corporate finance, with strong leadership and communication skills in English; Arabic/Russian are a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in investment banking, corporate finance, M&A advisory, or related areas.
• Experience delivering M&A, IPO, restructuring and advisory mandates across borders.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development and implementation of the CFS strategy and regional priorities.
• Originate, structure, and execute EMP and M&A mandates across MCA region.
• Lead origination and execution of strategic pre-IPO advisory mandates.
• Advise clients on listing readiness, governance, and timing; develop roadmaps.
• Build strong client relationships and collaborate with IFC teams to secure mandates.
• Provide senior oversight on transaction materials and documentation.
• Mentor junior colleagues and strengthen team capabilities.
• Enhance IFC’s visibility in the CFS space through market development activities.

Skills

M&A advisory

Equity transactions

Financial modeling

Client relationships

Leadership

Strong communication

Education

Master’s degree in Business/Finance/Economics

Job description

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is seeking a (Senior) Investment Officer for Corporate Finance Services to support the MCA region from Dubai, UAE. You will originate and execute M&A and EMP mandates, advise on listing readiness, and manage client relationships with regional teams for cross-border transactions.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 8+ years in investment banking or corporate finance, with strong leadership and communication skills in English; Arabic/Russian are a plus.