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Deal Origination & Strategic Partnerships Advisor

Corvian Advisory
Dubai, UAE
temporary, parttime, fulltime, contract
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Overview

Corvian Advisory is a boutique corporate finance and transaction advisory firm specializing in M&A, capital raising, valuation, financial due diligence, and strategic advisory services across the GCC and international markets.

We work closely with business owners, investors, family offices, private equity firms, and strategic acquirers to identify growth opportunities, execute transactions, and unlock value.

As part of our expansion, we are seeking experienced Deal Origination & Strategic Partnerships Advisors who possess strong market networks, commercial acumen, and the ability to identify and develop transaction opportunities across the GCC.

Engagement Type

  • **Full-Time**
  • **Part-Time**
  • **Independent Consultant**
  • **Remote / Hybrid**

Location

UAE Preferred; (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman)

Role Overview

We are looking for commercially driven professionals who understand the GCC business landscape and can identify strategic acquisition, investment, fundraising, partnership, and divestment opportunities.

The ideal candidate is a natural relationship builder with a strong network across business owners, family offices, corporate groups, investors, and industry leaders.

Rather than focusing solely on transaction execution, this role is responsible for originating opportunities, understanding client objectives, identifying strategic matches, and facilitating high-value introductions.

This position is ideal for professionals who have spent years building relationships within specific industries and possess a deep understanding of how businesses operate, scale, acquire, and raise capital within the region.

Key Responsibilities

  • **Source buy-side and sell-side M&A opportunities across the GCC**
  • **Identify strategic acquisition targets and potential investors for clients**
  • **Develop relationships with business owners, family offices, corporate groups, private investors, and industry leaders**
  • **Understand client mandates and identify strategic transaction opportunities**
  • **Facilitate introductions between potential buyers, sellers, investors, and strategic partners**
  • **Maintain an active pipeline of transaction opportunities**
  • **Monitor industry trends, consolidation opportunities, and emerging sectors**
  • **Assist in expanding Corvian Advisory's market presence and referral network**
  • **Work closely with internal transaction teams to support mandate conversion and execution**
  • **Represent Corvian Advisory at networking events, conferences, and industry forums**

Preferred Background

  • We welcome candidates from various industries, including:
  • **M&A Advisory**
  • **Corporate Development**
  • **Investment Banking**
  • **Private Equity**
  • **Business Brokerage**
  • **Commercial Banking**
  • **Real Estate Investment**
  • **Education Sector**
  • **Healthcare Sector**
  • **Manufacturing**
  • **Logistics & Supply Chain**
  • **Hospitality**
  • **Technology & Digital Businesses**
  • **Family Offices and Investment Groups**

Requirements

  • **3+ years of relevant business development, corporate development, deal origination, investment, or strategic advisory experience**
  • **Strong network within the GCC business community**
  • **Demonstrated ability to identify and develop business opportunities**
  • **Understanding of M&A, fundraising, investments, and strategic partnerships**
  • **Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills**
  • **Commercial mindset with the ability to understand business models and industry dynamics**
  • **Self-driven and capable of working independently**
  • **Prior experience in deal sourcing, transaction origination, or strategic business development is highly preferred**

What Success Looks Like

  • Successful candidates will be able to:
  • **Generate high-quality buy-side and sell-side opportunities**
  • **Build long-term relationships with business owners and investors**
  • **Identify strategic transaction matches**
  • **Convert market relationships into advisory mandates**
  • **Contribute directly to revenue growth and deal flow generation**

Compensation

Competitive compensation and/or performance-based success fee arrangements depending on experience, network strength, and engagement model.

Why Join Corvian Advisory?

  • **Work on cross-border transactions and strategic mandates**
  • **Flexible remote and part-time opportunities**
  • **Entrepreneurial and high-performance environment**
  • **Direct exposure to investors, founders, and decision-makers**
  • **Opportunity to build long-term value through meaningful transactions**

To Apply

Please send your profile to:

contact@corvianadvisory.com

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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dubai

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