Senior Director

Job Description : Senior Director of Mergers & Acquisitions Dubai seasoned Senior Director of Mergers & Acquisitions to shape, direct, and execute their M&A strategy. This role is pivotal in driving inorganic growth through strategic acquisitions, synergy creation, and value maximisation. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of M&A processes, risk management, and stakeholder alignment. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee the sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and integration of acquisition targets to strengthen the company's market position and financial performance. Drive inorganic growth through strategic acquisitions Oversee sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and integration of acquisition targets Ensure seamless integration and long-term success across the company's diverse portfolio What you'll do: As the Senior Director of Mergers & Acquisitions, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future direction of the company. Your primary responsibility will be to drive inorganic growth by identifying strategic acquisition targets that align with the company's growth objectives. You will establish robust M&A policies and procedures to ensure consistency across the organisation. Collaborating closely with executive leadership, you will align M&A initiatives with long-term business goals. Your ability to source and maintain a strong pipeline of potential acquisition targets will be key to your success in this role. You will lead transaction structuring efforts, working closely with finance, legal, and advisory teams to optimise shareholder value. Your expertise in risk management will be essential in addressing legal, financial, and operational risks associated with M&A activities. Furthermore, your strong network of external advisors, investment partners, and industry leaders will be invaluable in supporting the company's M&A activities. Develop and implement the M&A strategy to identify acquisition targets that align with corporate growth objectives. Establish M&A policies, procedures, and frameworks to ensure consistent and effective M&A practices across the organisation. Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure strategic alignment of M&A initiatives with long-term business objectives. Source and maintain a strong pipeline of acquisition targets through industry relationships, market analysis, and strategic partnerships. Lead transaction structuring, including valuation, negotiation strategies, and contract development to optimise shareholder value. Coordinate with finance, legal, and advisory teams to develop and execute deal structures. Implement risk management frameworks specific to M&A, addressing legal, financial, and operational risks. Develop and maintain relationships with external advisors, investment partners, and industry leaders to support M&A activities. What you bring: As the Senior Director of Mergers & Acquisitions, you bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. You have a Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics or Business Administration, complemented by a CFA or equivalent certification. Your extensive experience in investment firms has equipped you with the ability to interact effectively with investors and a broad understanding of global capital markets. Your expertise in Investment Analysis and Valuation methodology is second to none, and you have a deep understanding of M&A best practices and policies. Your excellent business acumen and industry networks will be invaluable in this role. You are a strong project manager with exceptional communication skills, strategic decision-making abilities, and crisis leadership skills. Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics or Business Administration with CFA or equivalent certification. Minimum of 12 years of experience in investment firms with expertise in interacting with investors. Broad knowledge of global capital markets and macro-economic issues affecting investment. Expertise in Investment Analysis and Valuation methodology. Deep understanding of Merger & Acquisition best practices & policies. Excellent business acumen and industry networks. Strong project management skills. Exceptional communication skills. Strategic decision-making abilities. Crisis leadership skills.

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