Associate Director/Director – Transaction Advisory Services

Career Maker; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Maker is seeking an Associate Director with extensive experience in Financial Advisory Services to lead engagements and deliver high-quality analyses. You will analyze financial results, develop detailed financial models, and coordinate with engagement teams to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires 10–15 years in Financial/Transaction Advisory, Big 4 exposure as a plus, and candidates with CFA/MBA are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies, Accounting, Finance.
• Master’s degree or CFA preferred.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience (Financial/Transaction Advisory) are required.
• Big 4 experience is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and operational results of target companies by reviewing financial/accounting reports and secondary research.
• Perform industry and company research.
• Maintain strong client focus by being responsive to client requests and developing productive working relationships with client personnel.
• Stay informed of current business, economic and regulatory developments relevant to our clients.
• Assist in engagement administration, including maintaining files, managing timelines, and reporting hours and expenses for budgeting purposes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Verbal & written communication

Microsoft Office

Pressure handling

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies, Accounting, Finance

Master’s degree / CFA preferred

Job description

Role Objective

Our client is seeking to recruit Associate Director, who have relevant experience and skills in Financial Advisory Services. The Associate Director has the primary responsibility for execution of the engagement they have been assigned, and report the deliverables in time to the engagement manager.

Role Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the candidate include:

1. Analyze financial and operational results of target companies by reviewing financial/accounting reports, and secondary research as applicable.
2. Perform industry and company research.
3. Maintain strong client focus by being responsive to client requests and developing/maintaining productive working relationships with client personnel.

• Stay informed of current business, economic and regulatory developments relevant to our clients.
• Assist in engagement administration, including maintaining files, managing timelines, and reporting hours and expenses for budgeting purposes.

Type of Experience

Seeking candidates with experience in at least 2 of the following areas:

1. Business Valuations
2. Business and Financial Due Diligence Reviews
3. Deal Advisory including buy-side/sell-side, equity placement
4. Feasibility Studies and Business Plans

Skillsets

• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to develop detailed and interactive financial models
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work under time and deadline pressure
• Bilingual preferred

Work Experience & Education

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies, Accounting, Finance.
2. Master’s degree in relevant discipline / CFA is preferred
3. 10-15 years of Relevant experience (Financial/Transaction Advisory) is required
4. Big 4 experience is an added advantage

Expected Travel

Yes – Primarily across the GCC region