Corporate Development Associate Full-time

Guildhall is partnering with a leading conglomerate in the mining and blockchain sectors, to find a talented Corporate Development Associate to join their team in Dubai.

As a Corporate Development Associate, you will play a key role in driving company’s strategic growth initiatives, including partnership development, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and investor relations. Reporting directly to senior management, you will be responsible for conducting strategic analysis, fostering partnerships, and enhancing investor communications to support company’s ambitious expansion plans.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Analysis & Planning:

• Conduct research and analysis to identify potential partnership or acquisition targets aligned with the company’s growth objectives.

• Evaluate strategic fit based on industry trends and expansion plans, with a focus on the cryptocurrency and blockchain domain.

M&A Activities:

• Lead due diligence processes for potential mergers and acquisitions, collaborating with internal teams and external advisors.

• Contribute to post-acquisition integration planning and execution to ensure seamless transitions.

Partnership Development:

• Develop and nurture relationships with potential partners, industry stakeholders, and investors.

• Facilitate partnership discussions and negotiations to align with company’s strategic objectives.

Investor Relations:

• Oversee investor relations activities and communications, serving as the primary liaison with the investment community.

• Organize and lead investor meetings, roadshows, and earnings calls, and develop materials tailored to the needs of a public company.

Internal Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess the viability of corporate initiatives and present comprehensive recommendations to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field; MBA preferred.

• 3-5 years of experience in corporate development, M&A, or strategy consulting.

• Experience in investment banking or transaction advisory roles at Big-4 firms is advantageous.

• Solid understanding of the cryptocurrency and blockchain space.

• Proficiency in financial modeling, market research, and strategic planning.

• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.

• Ability to relocate and work onsite in Dubai.