Director Corporate Finance

The Director of Corporate Finance will lead M&A advisory, financial modeling, investment evaluation, and valuation engagements within a consulting and advisory environment.

The role requires strong technical depth, client-facing leadership, and the ability to drive complex cross-border transactions. The Director will oversee deal execution, manage client relationships, and support strategic investment decisions across sectors, including financial services, infrastructure, energy, real estate, and diversified groups.

1. M&A Advisory & Transaction Leadership

• Lead buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions end-to-end.
• Oversee financial due diligence, valuation, and deal structuring.
• Lead negotiations and coordinate with legal, tax, and regulatory advisors.
• Prepare investment committee and board-level materials.
• Support capital raising, joint ventures, and restructuring initiatives.

2. Financial Modeling & Valuation

• Develop and review complex integrated financial models (3-statement).
• Conduct DCF, comparable company, and precedent transaction analyses.
• Perform impairment testing, PPA, and fairness opinion support.
• Review model assumptions and sensitivity analyses.
• Ensure model integrity and alignment with IFRS standards.

3. Investment Evaluation & Strategy

• Evaluate investment opportunities and capital allocation strategies.
• Conduct feasibility studies and commercial assessments.
• Support portfolio optimization and performance improvement initiatives.
• Advise on corporate restructuring and strategic growth planning.

4. Client & Stakeholder Management

• Lead senior client engagement and advisory discussions.
• Present findings to boards, investment committees, and C-level executives.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Support business development and proposal preparation.

5. Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor managers and associates.
• Oversee project timelines, quality control, and deliverables.
• Ensure high standards of analytical rigor and documentation.

Background

• 12+ years of experience in:
• Corporate Finance Advisory
• Transaction Advisory
• Investment Banking
• Private Equity
• Big 4 Deals/Transaction Services background strongly preferred (PwC, EY, Deloitte, KPMG).
• Experience in Qatar or GCC markets preferred.
• Exposure to regulated sectors (banking, infrastructure, and energy) is an advantage.

Technical Skills Required

• Advanced Financial Modeling (3-statement models)
• M&A execution & transaction structuring
• DCF / Valuation methodologies
• Quality of Earnings analysis
• Working Capital & Net Debt analysis
• Investment memoranda preparation
• IFRS financial reporting knowledge
• Capital structuring & funding strategy
• Advanced Excel (mandatory)
• PowerPoint (board-level presentations)