M&A Director - Regional Deals Leader, Riyadh

PwC Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 500,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Middle East in Riyadh is seeking a Corporate Finance Director to lead origination and execution of M&A transactions, joint ventures, and capital-raising initiatives. You will advise growing companies and shareholders, negotiate terms, and mentor junior team members in a market-leading deals practice.

The role requires significant corporate finance or investment banking experience, a broad Saudi client network, and professional qualifications.

Qualifications

• Extensive corporate finance or investment banking background.
• Strong M&A experience and active client network in Saudi Arabia.
• Proven ability to originate and close deals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic, detail-oriented with a big-picture view.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Professional qualifications such as CFA, CPA, CA, or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the origination and execution of M&A transactions, joint ventures, and partnerships, including structuring, negotiating, and closing deals
• Execute live transactions for inbound and outbound investments for strategic and financial investors
• Provide advice to emerging companies seeking growth capital and shareholders seeking value through restructuring and divestment
• Evaluate key deal issues and potential deal breakers
• Negotiate pricing and review commercial terms with corporate advisers and legal teams
• Lead the preparation of pitches and play a key role in deal origination
• Engage with senior management and business owners to assess performance and commercial considerations
• Deliver credible valuation analysis to support informed decision-making
• Contribute to pursuit teams and proposal development with innovative approaches
• Train and mentor junior team members

Skills

M&A experience

Deal origination

Saudi client network

Communication skills

Strategic mindset

Bilingual English Arabic

Leadership & mentoring

Education

CFA

CPA

CA

MBA

Job description

PwC Middle East in Riyadh is seeking a Corporate Finance Director to lead origination and execution of M&A transactions, joint ventures, and capital-raising initiatives. You will advise growing companies and shareholders, negotiate terms, and mentor junior team members in a market-leading deals practice.

The role requires significant corporate finance or investment banking experience, a broad Saudi client network, and professional qualifications.