Senior Investment Officer — M&A & IPO Advisory (MEA)

World Bank Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 955,000 - 1,249,000; Full time

Job summary

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, seeks a (Senior) Investment Officer based in Dubai to lead M&A advisory and equity/EMP mandates across the MCA region, with a focus on private sector mobilization and infrastructure finance. Strong English communication is essential; Arabic/Russian are assets.

The role emphasizes client relationship management, deal origination, and strategic transaction execution in a multicultural, cross-border environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience in investment banking, corporate finance, M&A advisory, or equivalent.
• Experience with cross-border transactions and IPO readiness is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Originate and structure EMP and M&A mandates across the MCA region.
• Advise on listing readiness, valuation, roadmaps, and regulatory considerations.
• Develop client relationships and manage transaction materials and docs.
• Provide senior oversight on due diligence, contracts, and transaction outputs.
• Mentor juniors and strengthen team capabilities.

Skills

Investment banking

M&A advisory

Financial modeling

Client relationship management

Cross-border deal execution

Strong communication (English)

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration/Finance/Economics

Tools

Claude/ChatGPT/Copilot

Job description

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, seeks a (Senior) Investment Officer based in Dubai to lead M&A advisory and equity/EMP mandates across the MCA region, with a focus on private sector mobilization and infrastructure finance. Strong English communication is essential; Arabic/Russian are assets.

The role emphasizes client relationship management, deal origination, and strategic transaction execution in a multicultural, cross-border environment.