Partner - M&A

Moore JFC Group is seeking a senior, entrepreneurial Partner – Mergers & Acquisitions to lead and further scale its M&A advisory platform in the UAE, with responsibility for regional origination and execution across the GCC.

This is a market‑facing leadership role designed for an experienced transaction professional with strong origination capability, deep execution expertise, and the credibility to advise owners, boards, and senior executives on complex strategic transactions.

The Partner will play a central role in shaping Moore JFC’s M&A strategy, strengthening the firm’s market presence, and contributing materially to the growth of the broader Corporate Finance and Deal Advisory practice.

· Lead and grow Moore JFC’s M&A advisory offering within the Corporate Finance practice in Dubai and the wider region.

· Contribute to setting the strategic direction of the M&A practice, including sector focus, service offerings, and go‑to‑market approach.

· Work closely with other partners to build an integrated and scalable deal advisory platform.

· Originate and lead buy‑side, sell‑side, and strategic advisory mandates across a range of sectors.

· Build deep, senior‑level relationships with business owners, boards, family offices, private equity funds, and corporate clients.

· Develop a strong regional ecosystem with private equity firms, sovereign and quasi‑sovereign entities, lawyers, banks, and intermediaries.

· Actively contribute to Moore JFC’s market profile through thought leadership, client engagement, and deal origination initiatives.

· Serve as a trusted advisor to boards, founders, and senior management teams.

· Provide commercially focused, practical advice aligned with clients’ strategic objectives.

· Manage senior stakeholders and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality outcomes.

· Lead, mentor, and develop senior team members within the M&A and Corporate Finance practice.

· Support recruitment of high‑quality talent and development of future leaders.

· Foster a collaborative, performance‑driven culture with a strong emphasis on quality and client service.

As a Partner, the role carries full commercial accountability and is expected to make a significant contribution to the firm’s revenue growth and profitability.

This includes:

· Building and sustaining a robust origination pipeline for M&A and strategic advisory engagements.

· Demonstrating consistent growth in personal and practice‑level revenues through new client development and repeat mandates.

· Delivering profitable, well‑governed engagements while maintaining strong risk management and quality standards.

· Driving cross‑selling opportunities across valuation, transaction services, restructuring, IPO advisory, and broader deal advisory capabilities.

· Contributing actively to Moore JFC’s brand, market profile, and long‑term growth of the Corporate Finance practice.

· Extensive senior‑level experience in M&A advisory, investment banking, corporate finance, or transaction advisory.

· Partner or Director‑level experience from a Big 4 firm, leading advisory firm, investment bank, or boutique M&A advisor.

· Strong track record in originating and executing mid‑market and large M&A transactions.

· Solid understanding of regional deal dynamics, particularly within the UAE and broader GCC.

· Strong commercial acumen with a demonstrable origination mindset.

· Established market credibility and professional network.

· Ability to advise boards and senior executives with confidence and pragmatism.

· Collaborative leader with a focus on team development and practice building.