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Lead Principal - Merger And Acquisition

AD Ports GroupAbu Dhabi, UAE1 weeks agoMid-Senior
Mid-Seniorfulltime

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AcquisitionMergerPrincipal

About This Role

Core Responsibilities

  • Leverage deep skillset developed from 8+ years’ experience gained from leading international investment banks, strategy consultants or other key advisors or key industry players to utilize market intelligence and strategic insights to identify, assess, and execute value-driven M&A opportunities that strengthen the Group’s competitive edge.
  • Oversee financial models, valuation techniques, and multiple streams of due diligence frameworks to evaluate and execute potential transactions. Ensure sound investment decisions that maximize returns, enhance EBITDA, and mitigate financial and operational risks.
  • Engage regularly with each cluster and each corporate function, driving alignment between business unit strategies and M&A objectives to unlock synergies, optimize integration success, and accelerate long-term growth.
  • Build and maintain high-level relationships with acquisition targets, financial institutions, investment banks, a full range of leading advisors (financial, legal, tax, technical, commercial and integration), and internal executive leadership to ensure seamless transaction execution.
  • Lead high-stakes negotiations, structuring deals that optimize shareholder value, minimize risk exposure, and maximize financial and operational benefits across each cluster and the Group’s portfolio.
  • Oversee integration strategies that capture synergies, drive operational efficiencies, and generate tangible financial returns, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with the Group and Cluster-level strategic plans alongside cluster senior management.
  • Develop and present high-impact investment proposals to the Investment Committee, Strategy & Investment Committee, and Board of Directors, providing strategic rationale, financial justification, risk assessments, and value creation roadmaps to support executive decision-making.

People Management Responsibilites

  • Provide effective leadership, supervision, and guidance within the merger and acquisition team.
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and high performance.
  • Manage the performance of direct reports, providing constructive feedback and recognizing achievements.

Strategic Responsibilities

  • Participate in the formulation of the overall Corporate Acquisition strategy and ensure the alignment with group objectives.
  • Support the leadership team on merger & acquisition best practices and trends.
  • Manage the strategic planning, development, execution, and evaluation of all merger & acquisition programs and initiatives.
  • Review and evaluate project budget to meet company financial plans.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, Law or a related field.

Masters degree is a plus

Job Details

Role Level: Not Applicable Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Company Website: http://www.adportsgroup.com Job Function: Education & Teaching Company Industry/

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