Head of Global Transaction Advisory

The Head of Global Transaction Advisory will lead the global or regional transaction‑advisory practice, overseeing end‑to‑end support for M&A, divestitures, IPOs, JVs, and complex restructuring or privatization mandates. You will act as the senior technical and commercial lead, directing the team’s origination, execution, and methodological standards, while serving as the trusted advisor to corporate clients, financial sponsors, and government‑linked entities.

Key Responsibilities

Practice Leadership & Strategy

Define the vision, strategy, and growth roadmap for the Global Transaction Advisory practice, aligned with the firm’s or bank’s broader corporate‑finance and M&A ambitions.

• Oversee practice management, resource allocation, and quality standards across global and regional mandates.
• Drive revenue targets, client coverage, and market share for transaction‑advisory services.

Deal Origination & Execution Oversight

• Lead or co‑lead high‑profile financial and commercial due diligence, M&A, IPO, carve‑out, and restructuring assignments.
• Ensure robust analysis of financial performance, quality of earnings, working capital, tax and legal implications, and deal‑pricing structures.
• Coordinate with tax, legal, ESG, regulatory, and internal risk teams to deliver integrated, bankable transaction solutions.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the senior relationship lead for corporates, private‑equity funds, sovereign‑wealth‑linked entities, and government‑owned companies.
• Present transaction‑thematic pitches, deal‑warranties, and value‑creation plans at board and C‑suite level.
• Maintain long‑term partnerships with capital‑markets players, law firms, and other advisors to strengthen the transaction ecosystem.

Methodology & Quality Standards

• Set and enforce global standards for due diligence, model‑risk frameworks, reporting, and client‑deliverables.
• Design and refine standard workstreams for financial, commercial, and digital/tech‑due‑diligence, where relevant.
• Ensure full compliance with local and international regulations affecting M&A, capital markets, and cross‑border transactions.

Team & Capability Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop senior managers, directors, and junior transaction‑advisory professionals.
• Drive internal training on new tools, analytics, and sector‑specific methodologies (e.g., energy, infrastructure, real estate, financial services).
• Promote a collaborative, high‑performance culture across global and regional teams.

Market Positioning & Thought Leadership

• Represent the practice at conferences, roundtables, and industry forums focused on M&A, PE, and capital‑markets trends.
• Contribute to publications, market‑intelligence reports, and webinars that position the firm as a leading transaction‑advisory partner.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CPA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification strongly preferred.

Professional Background

• 12–18+ years of experience in Transaction Advisory / M&A / Deal Advisory, with a proven track record of leading large‑scale financial and commercial due‑diligence and transaction‑support mandates.
• Prior leadership experience as a Managing Director / Partner / Head of Transaction Advisory in a Big‑4, global advisory, or investment‑banking environment.
• Strong exposure to GCC/Middle East transactions, including privatizations, IPOs, and government‑linked‑company deals, is highly advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Deep technical knowledge of transaction processes, including accounting‑ and tax‑driven quality of earnings, working‑capital analysis, and deal structuring.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills; ability to run complex, multi‑jurisdictional engagements.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills suitable for senior‑management and board‑level interaction.
• Proficiency in data analytics, visualization tools, and financial modeling platforms.

Pay: QAR350.00 - QAR450.00 per hour

Work Location: In person