Mergers & Acquisition Executive Ernst & Young Dubai

Ernst & Young is looking for a passionate Mergers & Acquisition Executive to join their high performing team in Dubai. As a M&A Executive, you will assist clients in assessing the strategic fit of a business by analyzing all aspects of a transaction, assessing the projected synergies, project managing the deal cycle, assisting in negotiations, and conducting financial modelling. You will leverage off an extensive global network, empowering you to provide sector-focused advice on the sale process from strategic positioning to close, and help execute acquisitions, alliances and mergers. This job is open for UAE Nationals only. This is a mid level full time role. For this position salary can range between 8000 to 15000 AED/month. Requisition ID for this vacancy is 1411751. 

Responsibilities of A Mergers & Acquisition Executive

• You will support in the execution of transactions across the client portfolio, preparing client reports and key documentation for fund-raising, acquisitions and disposals.
• Identifying opportunities, opening and leveraging relationships.
• Meeting the transaction timetable, ensuring quality on client deliverables, as well as engaging with counterparties and other advisers to ensure transaction milestones are met.
• Understanding the key business drivers as well as identifying, and managing key issues and risks through insights, factual conclusions and advice.
• Counsel junior colleagues, share knowledge, and take an active role in the growth and development of the whole team.

Eligibility Requirements

The eligibility requirements for role of a Mergers & Acquisition Executive are as under:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree ideally in a finance related topic or similar from a reputable University.
• At least 2 years of experience in a M&A environment.
• Experience of corporate finance in an investment bank, professional services firm or boutique with a track record of working on both the buy-side and sell-side, as well as finance raising.
• Strong numerical, financial and modelling skills based on a well-developed understanding of financial statements.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Sound commercial judgment and problem solving skills.
• Ability to produce high quality and impactful professional documents for clients and internal use.
• Flexibility to travel (approx. 25 to 75%).
• Desired: MBA or Master’s degree in finance or related specializations
• CFA qualification or working towards it.
• Transactions Advisory experience in the GCC or similar mature markets.
• Arabic language skills would be an asset.

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