Associate - Corporate Acquisitions - S&G

Overview

Associate - Corporate Acquisitions - S&G

United Arab Emirates

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the M&A Manager to conduct in-depth industry research, and evaluating potential M&A targets in line with the organization's growth strategy.
• Execute preliminary financial evaluation for identified acquisition targets, utilizing multiple valuation methodologies and metrics to assess their financial viability.
• Lead aspects of the due diligence process under supervision including coordinating the collection, review, and analysis of relevant documents and data to rigorously assess potential M&A transactions.
• Serve as a liaison between internal teams and external advisors, including legal and financial consultants, to ensure streamlined execution of M&A activities under the guidance of the M&A Manager and Senior VP.
• Develop and refine basic financial models to support valuation analyses and risk evaluations, working closely with the M&A Manager and Senior VP.
• Prepare investment presentations and reports, articulating findings for review by senior management, the Investment Committee, and the Board of Directors.
• Assist in the drafting and review of important transactional documents such as Investment Committee presentations, Non-Binding Offers (NBOs) and Binding Offers (BOs) under the guidance of the M&A Manager.
• Assist in post-merger integration activities by supporting coordination efforts between various internal departments such as management, operations, IT, and staffing to contribute to the successful assimilation and onboarding of new acquisitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Relevant certifications such as CFA or CPA are advantageous
• Relevant skills in Financial Modeling, Analytical Tools, Due Diligence, Project Coordination, and stakeholder management