The selected person will be a key member of our Transaction Advisory Services team with responsibility to Lead Advisory engagements relating to mergers & acquisitions,financial restructuring, privatization etc.He/She will also play an important role in new business development including marketing, proposal preparation & follow up.
Prior experience of leading / managing project-teams as well as experience in business development and client relationship management will be crucial
Be involved in preparing proposals to prospective clients
Understanding the key business drivers, identifying key issues and risks / conclusions and providing value to the client through insights, factual conclusions and advice
Actively participate at meetings with clients and other advisers throughout the transaction process
Take responsibility for own learning and development, provide coaching to others, and participate in upward feedback
Understand and manage the transaction risks from the client's and firm's perspective
Share your technical and other knowledge with your team and the department.
Additional skills requirements
3 to 7 years relevant work experience in Mergers & Acquisitions (across the deal cycle) and proven track record with reputed consulting firms, large business groups, investment banks and other financial services institutions Coaching and counseling skills
Team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels
Effective written and verbal communication
Strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas
The firm is seeking experienced and ambitious corporate finance professionals with the following profile: -
A relevant first level university degree or an MBA
A professional certification preferably a CA, CFA, CMA, CIMA, CFM, CPA, CVA, AVA
Excellent command over both Arabic and English is a must
Experience with one of the Big4 would be a plus.
Technical Skills
Excellent Analytical, interpersonal and Problem solving skills.
Previous experience in working with multicultural teams
Effective time management skills, able to keep calm when under pressure to meet deadlines
Previous experience in the consulting arena and in one or more of the above technical competencies
Very good analytical and finance and transaction structuring skills. Should have worked on a couple of deals before with experience in writing IMs
Preference will be given to exceptional people with proven track record of carrying out Mergers & Acquisitions projects & assignments Who we are
The right transaction can enhance an organization's growth, competitiveness and profitability. As a transaction support professional at Ernst & Young, you will help clients achieve their strategic goals, working directly with senior management teams for both buyers and sellers. You will work in a dynamic, forward-looking environment serving many of the world's largest organizations, fastest-growing companies and private equity firms on some of the most complex deals in the global market. This will provide opportunities for international experiences across multiple industries working for what is currently the only integrated global transaction business worldwide. We will help you develop the (more...)