M&A Director — Regional Lead for Saudi & MENA Growth

Client of Aventus Global Talent; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 700,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Aventus Global Talent is seeking an senior M&A professional to lead origination and execution across Saudi Arabia and the broader MENA region. The role involves building relationships with C-suite executives, sponsors and strategic partners, and delivering complex transactions from inception to close.

The ideal candidate has extensive M&A experience in investment banking or advisory, with a track record of managing senior client relationships and expanding regional capabilities,

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in M&A investment banking, corporate finance advisory or a closely related transaction-focused role.
• Demonstrable experience in both M&A origination and transaction execution, with the ability to independently develop and convert client relationships into mandates.
• A strong track record of leading complex transactions and managing senior client relationships.
• Sector-agnostic experience, with the ability to advise across multiple industries and identify opportunities beyond a single sector specialism.
• Experience gained within an investment bank, advisory boutique or relevant corporate or institutional environment.
• Candidates with a proven track record of originating transactions from a corporate or institutional balance sheet will also be considered.
• Previous experience covering EMEA markets, including Europe, the Middle East and/or Africa, is preferred.
• Arabic language skills are preferred but not essential.
• Existing relationships across Saudi Arabia or the wider Middle East are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the origination of M&A mandates developing relationships with corporates, family groups, financial sponsors, sovereign-backed entities and other key stakeholders across Saudi Arabia and the wider region.
• Experienced with end-to-end execution of M&A transactions including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and strategic advisory mandates.
• Establish and maintain senior-level relationships with C-suite executives, board members, shareholders and key decision-makers.
• Provide strategic advice on corporate transactions, valuation, deal structuring, negotiations and transaction strategy.
• Contribute to the expansion of the firm’s M&A franchise in Saudi Arabia by identifying new opportunities across sectors and supporting regional growth.
• Work alongside transaction teams, mentor junior bankers, and collaborate with senior management to deliver high-quality client outcomes.
• Leverage international experience and relationships to identify and execute cross-border opportunities, particularly across the EMEA region.

Skills

M&A origination

Transaction execution

Relationship management

Cross-border deals

C-suite engagement

Arabic language (preferred)

Job description

Client of Aventus Global Talent is seeking an senior M&A professional to lead origination and execution across Saudi Arabia and the broader MENA region. The role involves building relationships with C-suite executives, sponsors and strategic partners, and delivering complex transactions from inception to close.

The ideal candidate has extensive M&A experience in investment banking or advisory, with a track record of managing senior client relationships and expanding regional capabilities,