Manager / Senior Associate, Global M&A Execution, Middle Eastern SWF - Role based in the Middle East

Delta Executive Search; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Manager / Senior Associate for Global M&A Execution focused on private transactions. This role requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in M&A within top-tier financial institutions. Key responsibilities include leading the deal lifecycle, managing junior team members, and preparing investment materials for senior leaders. The position offers a full-time opportunity with relocation to the GCC expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in M&A within a leading global bulge‑bracket bank or elite tier 1 boutique.
• Demonstrable track record of successfully executed M&A transactions.
• Strong technical capabilities with financial modelling and transaction structuring.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end M&A execution for private transactions.
• Manage all phases of the deal lifecycle.
• Prepare and present investment materials for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support transaction approvals and integration planning.
• Prepare and present investment materials for senior leadership and investment committee.

Skills

M&A execution

Financial modelling

Valuation

Due diligence management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Presentation skills

Job description

Manager / Senior Associate, Global M&A Execution, Middle Eastern SWF - Role based in the Middle East

Our client, one of the worlds top‑10 sovereign wealth fund, is expanding its Global M&A Execution Team and is seeking high‑calibre talent to support a growing pipeline of private transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end M&A execution for private transactions across global investment mandate
• Manage all phases of the deal lifecycle, including valuation, modelling, due diligence, negotiation, documentation and closing
• Coordinate and oversee junior team members throughout the execution process, ensuring high‑quality deliverables and efficient workflows
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders—including investment teams, legal, strategy and portfolio management—to support transaction approvals and integration planning
• Prepare and present investment materials for senior leadership, including investment committee documentation and decision‑support analyses

Requirements

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in M&A within a leading global bulge‑bracket bank or elite tier 1 boutique
• Demonstrable track record of successfully executed M&A transactions
• Strong technical capabilities, including financial modelling, valuation, due diligence management and transaction structuring
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to operate in a fast‑paced, multinational environment
• No specific sector or regional focus required—quality of experience, judgement and execution capability is paramount
• Willingness to relocate to the GCC full‑time

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Finance
• Industries: Investment Management and Investment Banking