Our client is a boutique
UAE-based transaction advisory and management consulting firm, advising on
strategic, financial, and operational matters across complex transactions and
business transformations.
We are hiring a
commercially astute Investment Advisor for our consulting firm client,
specializing in mergers & acquisitions, valuations, and business sales.
The role covers the full
engagement lifecycle from initial client enquiry through investor outreach to
deal completion or delivery of valuation projects.
Candidates must have a
strong consulting background, exceptional financial analysis and valuation
expertise, and the ability to manage client relationships while successfully
driving transactions.
Role Summary
- Manage client
relationships from first meeting to closing the deal or completing valuation
projects. - Lead and coordinate all
stages of M&A and valuation projects - conduct valuations, financial
modelling, and in-depth market and industry analysis. - Prepare investor
materials - pitch decks, information memoranda, and executive summaries. - Set up and manage
virtual data rooms for investor due diligence. - Research, identify, and
approach potential investors or acquirers. - Coordinate all stages of
the M&A process with legal, tax, and advisory partners. - Maintain accurate
project records and status reports, and deliver clear, concise presentations
and reports for management and clients.
Mandatory Skills
& Experience
- Minimum 5 years’
experience in consulting, corporate finance, or investment banking with direct
exposure to M&A and end-to-end transaction or valuation project management. - Strong understanding of
valuation methodologies, M&A processes and transaction structures, with
advanced financial modelling skills and expert-level Excel proficiency. - Proven ability to
prepare investor materials, manage data rooms, and deliver professional
presentations and reports. - Excellent client-facing
and relationship management skills, with the ability to communicate complex
concepts clearly. - Exceptional research and
analytical abilities, synthesizing market data into actionable insights.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in
Finance, Economics, Business, or related field; CFA, ACA
Candidate Profile
- Currently living in the
UAE. - Fluency in English is
mandatory – professional appearance with excellent interpersonal and
communication skills. - Results driven,
tenacious and client driven.