Senior Corporate Finance Associate | PWC Middle East
Company Name: PWC Middle East
Qualification: Masters and Bachelors Degree
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary Range: 15,000 AED – 18,000 AED
Company Size: 50 – 100 Employees
Other Benefits: Medical Insurance | Bonus
Employment: Full Time
About Company
At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.
Job Description/Role
Job Description & Summary
Our Deals Corporate Finance practice helps some of the world’s leading companies across various industries originate, create, execute, and realize value from deals. This role offers the opportunity to build a career within our M&A advisory practice, servicing our clients by providing advice, evaluating investment opportunities, and supporting negotiations and executions of diverse transactions. These transactions range from minority investments to transformational acquisitions, divestitures, and landmark joint ventures. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting the team in delivering M&A consulting services to clients within the financial services industry (including banking, insurance, leasing, fintech, asset management, NBFI providers, etc.) across the MENA region. Our team is led by experienced M&A professionals with a solid background in global deal advisory.
Our team focuses on playing the role of lead financial advisers in sell-side and buy-side transactions.
The Role
Responsibilities
As a Corporate Finance Senior Associate, you will work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to prepare and execute complex transactions. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting in the execution of M&A transactions including acquisitions, disposals, mergers, and joint ventures.
- Conducting thorough research on companies and industries, particularly within the financial services sector.
- Assisting in the preparation of internal and external marketing materials such as teasers, confidential information memoranda (CIM), and management presentations.
- Preparing comprehensive financial models to support analysis in proposals and transaction documentation.
- Obtaining necessary information from available client data and conducting appropriate financial analysis.
- Supporting the team in the preparation and presentation of marketing pitches to existing and potential clients.
- Managing the entire transaction execution process, including overseeing due diligence processes conducted by third-party providers, preparing status reports, and managing multiple counterparts to meet transaction deadlines.
- Actively participating in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities with new and existing clients.
- Developing internal relationships and enhancing your PwC brand.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, ACCA) is preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in M&A, corporate finance, investment banking, valuations or related fields.
- Prior exposure to end-to-end Merger & Acquisition deal execution and understanding of the M&A transaction process and key execution steps
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
- Excellent understanding of financial statements and valuation techniques (understanding of financial services specifics is a plus)
- Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy with an ability to work under pressure
- Arabic speaking is considered a plus
- Flexibility to travel 15% of the time, with frequent overnight stays as required. Where possible, we will consider your preferences to balance career development, personal needs, business requirements, and client needs