Director - Corporate M&A

Description

• Integrity – Never let personal gain compromise integrity
• Quality – Always value quality people and quality work
• Objectivity – Do your homework before you form conclusions
• Fun – Like what you do and with whom you do it
• Personal Reward – Perform interesting work with interesting people and achieve results that matter
• Inclusive Diversity – Embrace diversity, foster inclusiveness and reward merit

• 10+ years of relevant experience ideally within an international investment bank and boutiques.
• Key industries of focus include a combination of, or specialization in, TMT with a focus on software, Energy, and Industrials (with a focus on logistics)
• a high-grade bachelor’s degree (or equivalent/higher) from an accredited top-tier university in business, economics, sciences or a similar discipline. An MBA / CFA / CA / master’s degree from a top-tier university would be preferred but not mandatory
• Strong technical skills
• willingness to travel across Middle East and beyond, at short notice

• Lead origination teams working across the pitching effort
• Proactively develop transaction ideas
• Lead the execution team for mandates taking leadership on key elements
• Be a keen multitasker to deliver on demanding timetables
• Work in close coordination with other teams of A&M within the region and internationally on both origination and execution
• Develop and counsel junior colleagues, sharing knowledge and expertise to drive team growth and development

• Be able to lead transaction execution teams
• Be able to lead client relationships
• Develop leadership in a select number of industries

• Thrives in a fast-paced, challenging, and unpredictable environment
• Has the ability to project fun and a sense of achievement into the work that they do and team that they join
• An unflinching desire for excellence in all aspects of their role
• Hands-on and non-hierarchical operator who is equally effective in managing up and down and relates well at all levels and cultures
• Driven by values and integrity, straight talker, builds confidence and leads by example
• Demonstrable ability to balance a high-level view with detail
• A natural ability to prioritize – especially in highly pressurized situations
• Autonomous – A&M has a flat structure with a self-sufficient culture
• Entrepreneurial spirit

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

Inclusive Diversity

A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. .

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.