Director - M&A, Dubai

About This Role

Description

Director - M&A, Dubai

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 11,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact on 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 why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

A&M Corporate Finance is a growing global business with 150+ M&A professionals based in 15 countries. Our focus sectors are TMT, Business Services, Healthcare, Industrial, Consumer, Automotive, Healthcare and Energy. The GCC team has built a solid roster of repeat clients and is staffed by team members with international investment banking experience.

How you will contribute

Our clients operate in constantly evolving and complex environments and seek advisors that can make a noticeable impact on their strategic agendas. A&M's -Corporate Finance team sits at the center of the client agenda advising on acquisitions, divestitures, privatizations, joint ventures portfolio optimization, capital structure, capital raising & capital markets, and valuations.

We are looking for Directors to join our established M&A team in Dubai and help us drive growth and penetration into our chosen industries whilst working with the most demanding clients at the senior management and sponsor level throughout the transaction lifecycle.

You will have the opportunity to build on your existing skills and industry focus by working alongside very experienced transactors on complex regional and cross border transactions across a range of industries.

We value:

• 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.

Qualifications

You will be a high-energy individual and must like new challenges with true desire to continue to grow.

We would expect the successful candidate to bring:

• 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

The key elements of the role are:

Transaction origination, client management and execution

• 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.

Transaction management

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

Personal Style

• 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

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

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