Full-time M&A Director/MD – Fee Generator

January 11, 2025
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Job Description

Job Title: M&A Director/MD – Fee Generator

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive, with bonuses

Contact: Kseniia Aleshina, kseniia.aleshina@selbyjennings.com

Job Description:

Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced M&A Director/MD to join our dynamic team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in mergers and acquisitions, particularly in generating fees, and will be responsible for leading transaction execution, client interactions, and business development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead Transaction Execution: Oversee and manage the execution of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions.
  • Client Interaction: Build and maintain relationships with clients, including senior management and finance directors, to gather information, present findings, and address client concerns.
  • Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities, develop pitch books, and engage in client meetings to secure new mandates.
  • Financial Modeling: Develop and review complex financial models, including discounted cash flow (DCF) analyses, leveraged buyout (LBO) models, and relative valuation techniques.
  • Valuation Analysis: Conduct valuations of target companies using various methodologies and present findings to the project team, clients, and prospective clients.
  • Market Analysis: Analyze industry and sector trends, perform commercial analysis of individual businesses, and review case studies of past transactions.
  • Documentation Preparation: Draft and review marketing materials, information memorandums, management presentations, strategic review papers, and valuation reports.
  • Team Leadership: Lead, develop, and mentor junior analysts and associates, sharing knowledge and contributing to their professional growth.
  • Project Management: Manage transaction processes, ensuring projects run smoothly and addressing potential issues in a timely manner.

Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, with a focus on fee generation.
  • Skills: Strong financial modeling skills, particularly in DCF and LBO models; excellent Excel, PowerPoint, and Word proficiency; strong valuation and analytical skills.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely.
  • Organizational Skills: Highly organized, reliable, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and contribute to a positive work culture.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
  • Opportunities for career progression within the firm.
  • A dynamic and inclusive work environment.
  • Access to professional development and training programs.

Application process:

To apply, please send your resume to kseniia.aleshina@selbyjennings.com