Investment Sr. Analyst

aramco digital; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 262,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm located in Dhahran Compound, Saudi Arabia, is seeking an Investment Sr. Analyst to support mergers and acquisitions through detailed financial modeling and valuation analysis. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in finance or related fields, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. This role emphasizes collaboration with internal and external stakeholders while preparing investment recommendations. Benefits include a dynamic work environment and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in M&A, investment banking, corporate development, or transaction services.
• Experience with advanced financial modeling, valuation analysis, and due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Build detailed financial models for M&A and joint ventures.
• Support end-to-end M&A processes including due diligence.
• Evaluate strategic rationale of potential investments.
• Conduct sector and competitor research.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Prepare investment memos and executive summaries.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Strong analytical abilities

Strong problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

CFA designation or progress toward financial modeling certification

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

The main responsibility of the Investment Sr. Analyst is to support the evaluation and execution of mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investment opportunities through advanced financial modeling, valuation analysis, and due diligence. You will develop transaction models, assess financial and strategic fit, and provide data‑driven insights that support decision‑making and value creation. The role demands strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and collaboration across internal and external stakeholders throughout the deal lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Build detailed financial models for M&A targets, joint ventures, and investment opportunities. Conduct valuations using DCF, precedent transactions, and comparable company analysis.
• Support end-to-end M&A processes including financial, commercial, and operational due diligence. Analyze financial statements, quality of earnings, working capital, and debt structures to assess risks and opportunities.
• Evaluate the strategic rationale of potential investments, identify value creation levers, and quantify revenue or cost synergies.
• Conduct sector and competitor research to validate market trends, competitive positioning, and strategic fit of target companies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (finance, legal, operations, strategy) and external advisors (banks, consultants, auditors) during transaction execution.
• Prepare investment memos, board materials, and executive summaries with clear recommendations and financial implications.
• Contribute to the continuous development of investment evaluation frameworks, templates, and modeling standards.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field.
• CFA designation or progress toward financial modeling certification is a plus.

Experience

• +2 years of experience in M&A, investment banking, corporate development, or transaction services.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI) is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.