Associate Director/Director – Transaction Advisory Services
Role Objective
Our client is seeking to recruit Associate Director, who have relevant experience and skills in Financial Advisory Services. The Associate Director has the primary responsibility for execution of the engagement they have been assigned, and report the deliverables in time to the engagement manager.
Role Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of the candidate include:
- Analyze financial and operational results of target companies by reviewing financial/accounting reports, and secondary research as applicable.
- Perform industry and company research.
- Maintain strong client focus by being responsive to client requests and developing/maintaining productive working relationships with client personnel.
- Stay informed of current business, economic and regulatory developments relevant to our clients.
- Assist in engagement administration, including maintaining files, managing timelines, and reporting hours and expenses for budgeting purposes.
Type of Experience
Seeking candidates with experience in at least 2 of the following areas:
- Business Valuations
- Business and Financial Due Diligence Reviews
- Deal Advisory including buy-side/sell-side, equity placement
- Feasibility Studies and Business Plans
Skillsets
- Excellent analytical skills
- Ability to develop detailed and interactive financial models
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to work under time and deadline pressure
- Bilingual preferred
Work Experience & Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies, Accounting, Finance.
- Master’s degree in relevant discipline / CFA is preferred
- 10-15 years of Relevant experience (Financial/Transaction Advisory) is required
- Big 4 experience is an added advantage
Expected Travel
Yes – Primarily across the GCC region