Senior Manager- Deal Strategy (Dubai based position)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Dubai seeks a Senior Manager for Strategy – Commercial Due Diligence based in London. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in CDD, strong financial analysis skills, and proven leadership abilities. This role involves leading high-impact projects, mentoring junior team members, and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in strategy consulting or investment banking.
• Led and delivered on 15+ CDD engagements.
• Strong financial analysis and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver comprehensive CDD projects.
• Conduct in-depth financial and strategic analysis.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and sign off on deliverables.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

Analytical capabilities

Leadership

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, or Economics

MBA

Job description

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Senior Manager- Deal Strategy (Dubai based position), London

Client:

Warner Scott Recruitment

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager in Strategy – Commercial Due Diligence (CDD) to join a growing advisory practice in Dubai. This is a senior-level opportunity ideal for candidates with a strong track record in CDD, deep financial analysis expertise, and proven leadership in managing and signing off on high-impact engagements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver comprehensive CDD projects, typically involving market sizing, competitor benchmarking, customer analysis, and commercial risk assessments.
• Conduct in-depth financial and strategic analysis to assess target companies' performance, value drivers, and growth potential.
• Sign off on deliverables and manage senior stakeholder expectations across private equity and corporate clients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including legal, finance, and operational specialists to drive holistic due diligence outputs.
• Prepare high-impact client reports and investment committee materials with clear, concise recommendations.
• Mentor and develop junior team members while maintaining quality standards across all outputs.

Key Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity, or transaction services with a focus on commercial due diligence.
• Demonstrated experience leading and delivering on 15+ CDD engagements.
• Advanced financial modelling, valuation, and analytical capabilities.
• Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to influence senior decision-makers.
• Prior experience signing off on engagements and representing findings at senior executive or investment committee level.
• A degree in Business, Finance, Economics or a related field; an MBA is a strong advantage.
• Willingness to travel regionally as required.