Director

Job Description : M&A DIRECTOR UAE Responsibilities: ? Develop and implement strategies that align with client’s overall vision and its current and long-term business objectives. ? Lead the analysis of market/industry trends and formulate strategies for possible expansion and acquisitions that could contribute to the growth of client. ? Drive the long-term corporate development / M&A strategy. ? Deliver value to the business through target prospecting, deal negotiation, assessing integration fit and readiness, developing integration strategies, target due diligence, and post-close integration management. The role encompasses the entire merger and acquisition life-cycle with a strong mix of operational, financial and strategic aspects. ? Leading, planning and providing support for due diligence activities across all functional areas of any transaction, inclusive of commercial, financial, products, operations, technology, HR, sales and marketing. ? Leading the preparation of valuation models following M&A standards and performing key analyses inclusive of ROIC, accretion and dilution analyses, comparable company analysis, and DCF analyses. ? Oversee the effective implementation of the corporate development processes for all strategic projects / initiatives across the business to ensure synergies, alignment and consistency across the group to achieve set targets collectively. ? Ensure that long term strategic risks are identified and effectively managed. Experience: ? At least 15 years working experience in M&A, portfolio development and commercial in the logistics sector. ? Investment banking and/or private equity experience on of that is also desired. ? Experience leading complex M&A activities through the entire life-cycle with a vast and successful track record of managing transactions, transaction valuation and strategic transaction analyses. ? Demonstrable in-depth operational and financial valuation modelling experience. ? Effective decision making through analysis of information and proficient deal analysis, negotiation and execution. ? Extensive knowledge of financial accounting concepts and corporate finance. ? A mix of Middle East and international experience is preferred

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