Mergers and Acquisition Senior

EY; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Riyadh is looking for a Mergers and Acquisition Senior to join their high-performing team. You will analyze transaction aspects, assist in negotiations, and manage deal cycles. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in finance with 3-4 years of M&A experience, demonstrating strong analytical and leadership skills. You'll work in a dynamic environment leading diverse teams and engaging with clients to deliver impactful solutions.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Diverse and inclusive culture

Future-focused skills development

Qualifications

• At least 3-4 years of experience in an M&A environment.
• Experience in corporate finance in an investment bank or professional services firm.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality professional documents.

Responsibilities

• Assess the strategic fit of businesses by analyzing transaction aspects.
• Project manage the deal cycle and assist in negotiations.
• Engage with counterparties to ensure transaction milestones are met.

Skills

Strong numerical and financial skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership and people-management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related specialization

Job description

Mergers and Acquisition Senior

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The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced M&A Strategy & Transactions professional to join our high performing team. As a M&A Senior, you will work with the Senior Managers and Partners to assist clients in assessing the strategic fit of a business by analyzing all aspects of a transaction, assessing the projected synergies, project managing the deal cycle, assisting in negotiations, and conducting financial modelling.

Key Responsibilities

We are interested in highly motivated individuals with excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people‑management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.

• Meeting the transaction timetable, ensuring quality onœur client deliverables, and engaging with counterparties and other advisers to ensure transaction milestones are met
• Understanding the key business drivers as well as identifying and managing key issues and risks through insights, factual conclusions and advice
• Collaborate with junior colleagues, share knowledge, and take an active role in the growth and development of the team

Skills & Attributes for Success

Experience in corporate finance in an investment bank, professional services firm or boutique with a track record of working on both the buy‑side and sell‑side, and including finance raising. The role would require strong numerical, financial and modelling skills based on a well‑developed understanding of financial statements. You will have sound judgement and an ability to generate creative solutions to problems.

To qualify you must have

• Bachelor’s degree ideally in a finance or related specialization from a reputable university
• At least 3‑4 years’ experience in a M&A environment, including experience playing a key role in executing transactions
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to produce high quality and impactful professional documents for clients and internal use

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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