Mergers & Acquisition - Senior - Riyadh (Nationals Only)

EY; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Mergers and Acquisition Senior. This role involves supporting transaction execution, analyzing business fits, and preparing key documentation. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years' experience in M&A, strong finance and problem-solving skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field. Join a dynamic team committed to fostering your growth in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Future-focused skills development

Flexible working environment

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in a M&A environment, including executing transactions.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to produce high-quality documents.
• Experience in corporate finance at an investment bank or professional services.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of transactions and prepare key documentation.
• Meet transaction timelines and ensure quality of deliverables.
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster team growth and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Numerical and financial skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

Job description

Mergers and Acquisition Senior

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

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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.

You will support in the execution of transactions across the client portfolio, preparing client reports and key documentation for fund-raising, acquisitions and dispositions. You will also be responsible for,

• Meeting the transaction timetable, ensuring quality on client deliverables, as well as 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 of 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. As well as 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 look for

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.

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. Learn more.

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

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