Head of Global Transaction Advisory

Overview

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.

Education

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