Transaction Strategy & Execution Analyst

Leading Edge; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A major consulting firm is seeking a Transaction Strategy & Execution Analyst to enhance their Riyadh team. This role involves supporting complex M&A deals and operational restructurings by developing strategies, analyzing data, and interacting with clients. To excel, candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, at least two years of experience in consulting, and strong communication skills. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of Arabic is preferable.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience; postgraduate with 1+ year accepted.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is an asset.
• Experience in consulting firms like Big Four preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing transaction strategies and financial models.
• Build integration/carveout roadmaps and define workstreams.
• Analyze large data sets and provide actionable insights.
• Attend client meetings and support presentation activities.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or IT

MBA/Masters preferred

Job description

Transaction Strategy & Execution Analyst

Overview

Job Tile: Transaction Strategy & Execution Analyst (Riyadh)

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Transaction Strategy & Execution (TSE) analyst to join their team. The TSE will help navigate complex deals M&A, divestitures, integrations, and operational restructurings by designing and executing the strategy that creates and maximizes value.

Key Responsibilities

• Deal support: Assist in developing transaction strategies, financial models, and synergy/cost saving analyses.
• Execution planning: Build integration/carveout roadmaps, define workstreams, set timelines, and track deliverables.
• Data analysis: Extract, clean, and analyze large data sets; translate findings into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
• Client interaction: Attend client meetings, contribute to presentations, and support pitch/proposal activities.
• Previous experience at a recognized consulting firm (e.g., Big Four, McKinsey, BCG, Bain, or similar)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or IT (MBA/Masters preferred).
• 2+ years of relevant work (postgraduate with 1+ year also accepted).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management; comfortable influencing at senior levels.
• Fluent English (Arabic an asset).
• Lebanese preferable but not necessary