M&A Relationship Associate

Nami M&A Platform; Jeddah; Hybrid; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering M&A platform in Saudi Arabia is seeking an M&A Relationship Associate to join their founding team. This role will manage the seller and buyer pipelines through a confidential process, requiring experience in M&A or corporate finance. Candidates should be fluent in Arabic (Saudi dialect) and English, with excellent organizational skills and a relationship-driven mindset. The company offers opportunities for growth and a remote-friendly culture built on trust and performance.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus framework

Remote-friendly culture

Exposure to real transactions in various sectors

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in banking, corporate finance, consulting, or SME advisory.
• Solid understanding of M&A concepts including EBITDA multiples, NDAs, and LOIs.
• Capable of managing multiple deals simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onboarding calls with SME owners and guide them through Nami’s process.
• Manage relationships with qualified buyers and ensure smooth execution of transactions.
• Support transaction flow through various stages of deal execution.

Skills

M&A fundamentals

Strong communication in Arabic and English

Organizational skills

CRM systems

Relationship management

Tools

HubSpot

Digital collaboration tools

Job description

About Nami

Nami is the first M&A platform purpose-built for SMEs in Saudi Arabia and MENA. We bring an institutional, confidential process — powered by modern technology and professional deal workflows — to help business owners exit safely and help buyers access quality opportunities.

We’re building a new model for how M&A is done for SMEs — combining technology, human insight, and trust.

The Role

We are hiring an M&A Relationship Associate to join our founding team and manage the heartbeat of Nami — the seller and buyer pipelines. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role for someone with M&A or corporate finance experience who wants to grow in a fast‑scaling startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Seller Onboarding & Success
• Conduct onboarding calls with SME owners and guide them through Nami’s process and documentation.
• Prepare and refine investment teasers and deal briefs (financial highlights, rationale, anonymized profiles).
• Educate sellers on confidentiality, valuation benchmarks, and readiness requirements.

Buyer Relations & Deal Flow

• Manage relationships with qualified buyers — including family offices, strategic acquirers, and funds.
• Coordinate NDAs, distribute teasers, and organize buyer–seller meetings.
• Maintain accurate tracking of opportunities and communications in CRM (HubSpot).

Deal Execution Support

• Support transaction flow from NDA → LOI → Due Diligence → Closing.
• Manage document flow between buyers, sellers, and advisors through data rooms.
• Liaise with legal and financial advisors to ensure smooth execution.

Represent Nami Professionally

• Act as a trusted first point of contact for both sellers and buyers.
• Clearly articulate Nami’s strengths — confidentiality, process discipline, and technology‑driven efficiency.

What You Bring

• 1–2 years of experience in banking, corporate finance, consulting, or SME advisory.
• Solid understanding of M&A fundamentals (EBITDA multiples, NDAs, LOIs, earn‑outs, SPAs).
• Strong communication in Arabic (Saudi dialect preferred) and English.
• Excellent organizational skills — able to handle multiple deals simultaneously.
• Comfortable with CRM systems, data rooms, and digital collaboration tools.
• A relationship‑driven mindset and ability to build trust with SME owners and investors.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely follow‑up and response to buyer/seller queries.
• Growth and quality of deals added to Nami’s active pipeline.
• Monthly successful deal progressions (NDA signed, LOI issued, deal closed). Seller satisfaction and retention rate across active listings.

Bonus & Growth

• We operate a performance‑based bonus framework, rewarding tangible results such as deal progress, pipeline quality, and successful transaction support.
• High performers will have opportunities to expand their responsibilities as the company grows.

Why Join Nami

• Be part of a founding‑stage team shaping the future of M&A in KSA and MENA.
• Gain exposure to real transactions across healthcare, retail, industrials, and tech.
• Work directly with experienced founders from investment banking and private equity backgrounds.
• Shape the evolution of a tech‑enabled investment banking platform from the ground up.
• Remote‑friendly culture built on trust and performance.