Associate Director/Director – Transaction Advisory Services

Career Maker; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for an Associate Director in Financial Advisory Services. The role requires the execution of engagements, analyzing financial results, and maintaining strong client relationships. Candidates must have 10-15 years of relevant experience and preferably a Master’s degree or CFA. This position involves travel across the GCC region.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of relevant experience in Financial/Transaction Advisory is required.
• Experience in at least 2 of the specified areas of Business Valuations or Financial Due Diligence.
• Big 4 experience is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and operational results of target companies.
• Maintain strong client focus and develop productive working relationships.
• Assist in engagement administration and reporting hours and expenses.

Skills

Excellent analytical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to develop detailed and interactive financial models

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ability to work under time and deadline pressure

Bilingual preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies, Accounting, Finance

Master’s degree in relevant discipline / 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