Mergers and Acquisitions Director

KPMG Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Middle East seeks a senior M&A Director to lead the firm’s Corporate Finance practice in Saudi Arabia. This top-level role focuses on expanding the market presence, deepening C-suite relationships, and originating strategic transactions to establish a premier M&A franchise within the region.

The successful candidate will drive deal flow, oversee complex transactions, and mentor junior professionals. The ideal candidate has 10-15+ years in M&A or related fields, a strong local network across

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of experience in M&A or related fields such as investment banking, private equity, or corporates.
• Proven track record of originating and executing transactions across acquisitions, divestitures, capital raises, and strategic deals.
• Native or fluent Arabic with strong English communication for client interaction and deal execution.

Skills

M&A experience

Deal origination

Saudi market network

Arabic fluency

English communication

Leadership

Job description

We are seeking a high-caliber M&A Director to serve as the firm's most senior Corporate Finance professional based in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in expanding our market presence, deepening C-suite relationships, originating strategic transactions, and helping build a leading M&A franchise in Saudi Arabia.

This is a career-defining opportunity for an ambitious individual with a strong local network, proven deal credentials, and a clear aspiration to progress to Partner.

Candidate Profile

Market Presence & Relationships

• Well-established network across Saudi Arabia's corporate, government, sovereign wealth, family business, and investment communities.
• Trusted advisor to senior executives, shareholders, and decision-makers.
• Strong understanding of Saudi Arabia's business landscape and Vision 2030 agenda.

M&A Experience

• 10-15+ years of experience in M&A, investment banking, private equity, corporate finance, or transaction advisory.
• Demonstrable track record of originating and executing successful transactions.
• Experienced in advising clients on acquisitions, divestments, capital raises, joint ventures, and strategic transactions.

Leadership & Personal Attributes

• Native or fluent Arabic speaker with excellent English communication skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented leader who contributes to the success of the broader platform.
• Strong commercial instincts and business development capability.
• Entrepreneurial, energetic, and highly motivated to build a franchise rather than simply manage a portfolio.
• Possesses the ambition, resilience, and "hunger in the belly" to earn admission to the partnership over time.

Success Factors

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical deal credentials with market connectivity, client gravitas, and a growth mindset. Above all, we are seeking an individual who wants to build something meaningful in Saudi Arabia, develop long-term client relationships, and establish themselves as a future Partner within the firm.

Ideal Candidate

A KSA-based Arabic-speaking dealmaker with deep Saudi relationships, a proven origination track record, strong leadership qualities, and the ambition and drive to become one of the next generation of Partners in the Middle East Corporate Finance practice.