Strategic Investments and Mergers and Acquisitions Manager

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group is seeking an experienced Strategic Investments and Mergers and Acquisitions Manager to drive execution across M&A, JVs, disposals and capital market initiatives in Abu Dhabi. The role requires 10+ years of experience, robust financial modelling and governance expertise, and close collaboration with finance, business units and external advisers.

The position is on-site in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with a strong emphasis on strategic investment governance and coordinated deal execution across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting.
• Master's degree in Finance is an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience across investment functions.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA or CFA are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead transaction workstreams including M&A, joint ventures and disposals.
• Coordinate with Finance, business units and external advisers on deal execution.
• Develop investment governance policies and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Support capital structure optimisation and equity/debt market activities.
• Prepare and review financial models, valuations and business cases.

Skills

M&A

Financial modelling

Due diligence

Stakeholder coordination

Capital markets

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting

Master's degree in Finance (advantage)

Job description

Strategic Investments and Mergers and Acquisitions Manager Job Snapshot

Role: Strategic Investments and Mergers and Acquisitions Manager - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Oil and Energy - Function: Mergers & Acquisitions - Experience: 10 years - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview ADNOC Group is seeking an experienced strategic investment professional to lead individual workstreams across mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, disposals, equity and debt capital market transactions, and capital structure optimization initiatives in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role supports the execution of strategic investments across ADNOC Group and its subsidiaries, with responsibility for financial modelling, valuation, due diligence, transaction structuring and project coordination. It also contributes to the development and implementation of investment governance frameworks, ensuring that investment proposals and transactions comply with established policies, financial evaluation guidelines and approval procedures. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance and Investment leadership, business units, internal stakeholders and external advisers to support investment decisions, transaction execution and strategic business objectives.

Job Details - Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Abu Dhabi - Industry: Oil and Energy - Function: Mergers & Acquisitions - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Job Purpose

Lead the execution of assigned workstreams associated with strategic investment transactions across ADNOC Group, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, disposals, capital market transactions and capital structure optimization. Provide transaction execution support to ADNOC subsidiaries, maintain effective investment governance practices and coordinate with relevant business functions to ensure that investment projects are evaluated, approved and executed in accordance with applicable policies and guidelines. Contribute to the delivery of investment performance scorecards and support the achievement of the Group 's strategic financial and investment objectives.

Key Accountabilities

Strategic Investment and Transaction Execution - Lead assigned transaction workstreams covering financial modelling, valuation, due diligence, transaction structuring and project management. - Support the execution of mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, business disposals and other strategic investment initiatives. - Contribute to equity and debt capital market transactions and capital structure optimization activities. - Coordinate transaction-related activities to support the effective execution of investment projects across ADNOC Group and its subsidiaries. - Oversee the procurement, engagement and management of external consultants and professional advisers for relevant projects. - Prepare transaction-related marketing materials and supporting documentation as required. - Coordinate with internal and external transaction participants to maintain progress against agreed project requirements.

Financial Modelling and Investment Evaluation - Lead and coordinate financial modelling and valuation activities for assigned investment transactions. - Review financial models and provide technical advice to relevant internal stakeholders. - Ensure finalized transaction and project financial models are internally consistent and subject to appropriate quality assurance. - Verify that financial evaluations comply with ADNOC Group Economic Evaluation Guidelines. - Support the development of investment business cases through financial analysis and coordination with relevant departments. - Provide financial evaluation inputs to support strategic investment decisions and transaction structuring.

Investment Governance and Approval Processes - Support the development, enhancement and revision of ADNOC Group Investment Governance Policies and Framework. - Contribute to the implementation and rollout of investment governance requirements across Group Companies. - Coordinate the submission and review process for investment projects presented to the relevant investment committee. - Ensure investment project submissions follow established governance procedures and approval requirements. - Support the consistent application of investment evaluation guidelines across relevant transactions and business units. - Identify opportunities to improve investment governance processes and the quality of transaction submissions.

Stakeholder and Deal Team Coordination - Act as a focal point for operational matters associated with assigned investment transactions. - Liaise with internal and external deal execution teams to coordinate information requests, meetings and transaction activities. - Work with Treasury, Planning, Assurance, Risk and other Finance functions to support investment evaluation and execution. - Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Governance, IT, Human Resources, Marketing and Sales, and relevant business units as required. - Facilitate the preparation of business cases and completion of transaction requirements. - Maintain effective communication with external advisers, potential shareholders, business partners and other relevant parties. - Support coordination between transaction stakeholders to facilitate the timely execution of assigned workstreams.

Supervision and Team Development - Plan, supervise and coordinate activities within the assigned area to achieve functional and business objectives. - Provide guidance to assigned personnel on relevant investment and transaction activities. - Support the training and professional development of staff to strengthen their technical and functional capabilities. - Monitor assigned activities to ensure alignment with established business priorities and performance expectations.

Budget and Financial Control - Contribute to the preparation of functional, divisional and departmental budgets as applicable. - Support the implementation of approved budgets and work plans in accordance with business objectives. - Review significant budget variances and highlight matters requiring management attention. - Contribute to effective financial performance monitoring and cost control within the assigned function.

Policies, Procedures and Performance Management - Implement approved investment-related policies, processes, systems, standards and operating procedures. - Ensure assigned activities comply with relevant company requirements and applicable international standards. - Contribute to the achievement of approved performance objectives under ADNOC 's performance management framework. - Support the delivery of investment performance scorecards and relevant functional performance measures. - Maintain consistency in the application of established procedures across assigned investment activities.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement - Identify opportunities to improve investment processes, transaction execution practices and operational efficiency. - Develop and implement appropriate tools and techniques to enhance the quality and effectiveness of functional activities. - Review internal processes against recognized industry practices and recommend improvements. - Support practical solutions to operational and investment governance challenges. - Contribute to the continuous improvement of transaction management and financial evaluation processes.

Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability - Comply with applicable ADNOC Health, Safety and Environment policies, procedures and operational controls. - Follow relevant legislation, sustainability guidelines, international standards and recognized industry practices. - Perform assigned responsibilities in accordance with the ADNOC Code of Practices.

Management Reporting - Provide relevant investment and transaction information for Management Information System (MIS) reporting. - Contribute to the preparation of functional progress reports for company management. - Support reporting on investment project activities, transaction progress and relevant performance objectives. - Highlight material issues requiring management review or coordination.

Stakeholder and Deal Team Coordination

Internal Stakeholders The role involves regular coordination with: - Chief Investment Officer. - Senior Vice President, Group Strategic Investments. - Vice President, Group Strategic Investments. - Finance and Investment leadership. - Relevant ADNOC directorates, departments and business units. External Stakeholders - Existing and potential shareholders and business partners. - Local and international vendors, contractors and third‑party service providers. - External consultants and transaction advisers. - Relevant government organizations and entities.

Qualifications and Experience

Education - Bachelor 's degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting. - Master 's degree in Finance is an advantage.

Professional Experience - Minimum 10 years of professional experience gained across relevant business and investment functions. - Experience may include new business development, commercial or trading activities, business growth, mergers and acquisitions, and business model development. - Extensive experience in financial management. - Strong strategic capabilities to support Finance and Investment objectives and the wider organization 's strategy.

Professional Certifications The following professional certifications are preferred: - Certified Public Accountant (CPA). - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). - Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Technical Knowledge and Skills - Mergers and acquisitions transaction execution. - Joint venture structuring and strategic investment activities. - Business disposals and capital market transactions. - Equity and debt financing considerations. - Capital structure optimization. - Financial modelling, business valuation and investment analysis. - Transaction due diligence and project coordination. - Investment governance policies and approval frameworks. - Financial model review and quality assurance. - Investment committee submission processes. - Business case development and financial evaluation. - External adviser engagement and management. - Financial management and performance reporting. - Cross‑functional stakeholder coordination. - Strategic business development and commercial evaluation.

Professional Competencies - Strong strategic thinking and commercial judgment. - Ability to lead and coordinate complex investment workstreams. - Financial analysis and investment evaluation capabilities. - Effective communication with senior management and transaction stakeholders. - Planning, organization and project coordination. - Ability to manage relationships with internal departments and external advisers. - Attention to financial accuracy, governance requirements and transaction documentation. - Ability to support investment decisions through structured financial and commercial analysis.

About ADNOC Group

Founded in 1971, ADNOC Group is a diversified energy company wholly owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi. Its integrated businesses operate across the energy value chain, supporting the responsible development, production and supply of energy. ADNOC 's strategic investment activities support the Group 's financial and business objectives through investment evaluation, transaction execution, partnerships and capital management initiatives. These activities involve coordination across the organization to support investment governance and the effective execution of strategic transactions.