86 Mergers And Acquisitions jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Overview

We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven
M&A Analyst
to support our M&A initiatives on a contract basis. The role requires strong technical expertise in financial modeling and valuation, along with the ability to manage due diligence processes and contribute to transaction structuring. The successful candidate will have solid exposure to investment banking or corporate development, excellent communication skills, and must be fluent in Arabic.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex financial models to assess potential investment opportunities.
• Conduct company valuations, market analysis, and industry benchmarking across multiple sectors.
• Draft and prepare investment reports, presentations, and briefing materials for decision-makers.
• Coordinate due diligence activities with legal, financial, and technical advisors.
• Contribute to negotiations by providing analytical and strategic support to senior management.
• Track portfolio company performance and prepare periodic monitoring reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related discipline (MBA is a plus).
• 3–4 years of direct M&A experience within investment banking or corporate development.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, valuation methodologies, and deal analysis.
• Strong command of Arabic (written and spoken)
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working under pressure and delivering results in time-sensitive environments.

Mergers and Acquisitions Consultant

(Remote)

About our Company

One of a leading telecommunication company based in Bahrain.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Consultant to support the buy-side process as a dedicated, hands-on resource. This is not an advisory role — the consultant will work as a proxy team member, managing deal documentation, data flow, data room management, and financial reconciliations independently.

The ideal candidate should have proven experience in both buy-side and sell-side transactions, with a strong focus on execution and process management.

Duties and Responsibilities

Transaction Support & Due Diligence

• Coordinate and manage virtual data rooms (VDRs) to support due diligence processes.
• Perform reconciliations across financial, legal, and operational data for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain detailed checklists, trackers, and progress reports for effective M&A process management.

Data Room Management

• Independently upload, categorize, and organize documents with proper indexing and version control.
• Ensure seamless navigation for stakeholders and monitor Q&A logs and document requests.

Due Diligence Execution

• Conduct initial reviews of financial statements, contracts, and supporting documents.
• Identify discrepancies and coordinate with the single point of contact (SPOC) for resolution.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Report regularly on progress, issues, and risks to leadership.
• Support preparation of summaries, reconciliations, and data packs for decision-making.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• 3–7 years of relevant M&A experience with a strong track record on both buy-side and sell-side transactions
• In-depth understanding of the end-to-end M&A process, including due diligence, documentation management, and transaction execution
• Proven ability to manage large volumes of documentation and perform detailed data and financial reconciliations independently
• Hands-on experience with Virtual Data Room (VDR) platforms such as Intralinks, Datasite, Firmex, iDeals, etc.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong capabilities in data reconciliation and analysis

M&A Specialist – Project Assignment (Dubai/Ajman – Steel Industry – 6 months)

Handle is recruiting an
M&A Specialist
on behalf of
BR Steel
, a leading industrial player in the UAE steel sector )

This is a
6-month project-based assignment
for BR Steel, managed in collaboration with Handle. The role will place you at the centre of a significant industrial growth project, with exposure to strategic initiatives and investor interactions.

About the BR Steel Project:

BR Steel operates a plant producing steel pipes, billets, and rebars. The current multimillion-dollar financing initiative aims to raise both capex and opex funding to support a capacity expansion from 150 kt/y to over 500 kt/y and beyond — a transformative step in the company's growth.

Key Responsibilities:

·   Identify, contact, and qualify potential investors (strategic and financial)

·   Manage communications with interested parties and maintain a structured investor pipeline

·   Prepare investor materials and coordinate due diligence information

·   Support Handle's senior partners and BR Steel management in deal structuring and negotiations

Profile:

·   4–6 years of experience in M&A, corporate finance, investment banking, or private equity

·   Background in UK or European-based roles or international exposure preferred

·   Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or infrastructure sectors is an advantage

·   Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to engage with investors

·   Self-driven professional, able to manage multiple discussions and deliver within deadlines

. Fluency in English (working language of the project)

Additional Requirements:

. Willingness to
relocate to Dubai/Ajman
for the duration of the assignment

Why Apply?

·   Direct involvement in a
strategic financing and growth initiative
in the steel industry

·   Contract under BR Steel with potential for further collaboration on future assignments

·   Opportunity to showcase deal-making skills in a
high-exposure, growth-focused environment

We are a leading telecommunication company based in Bahrain, seeking an experienced Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Consultant to support the buy-side process.

The ideal candidate should have proven experience in both buy-side and sell-side transactions, with a strong focus on execution and process management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage virtual data rooms (VDRs) to support due diligence processes.
• Perform reconciliations across financial, legal, and operational data for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain detailed checklists, trackers, and progress reports for effective M&A process management.

Data Room Management

• Independently upload, categorize, and organize documents with proper indexing and version control.
• Ensure seamless navigation for stakeholders and monitor Q&A logs and document requests.
• Conduct initial reviews of financial statements, contracts, and supporting documents.
• Identify discrepancies and coordinate with the single point of contact (SPOC) for resolution.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Report regularly on progress, issues, and risks to leadership.
• Support preparation of summaries, reconciliations, and data packs for decision-making.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• 3–7 years of relevant M&A experience with a strong track record on both buy-side and sell-side transactions
• In-depth understanding of the end-to-end M&A process, including due diligence, documentation management, and transaction execution
• Proven ability to manage large volumes of documentation and perform detailed data and financial reconciliations independently
• Hands-on experience with Virtual Data Room (VDR) platforms such as Intralinks, Datasite, Firmex, iDeals, etc.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong capabilities in data reconciliation and analysis

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

We are seeking a highly skilled corporate finance professional to spearhead mergers and acquisitions transactions in Dubai.

• Conduct detailed financial analyses, including financial modeling, valuation, and scenario planning, to inform strategic business decisions.
• Review target companies' financial statements, contracts, and other relevant documents to identify potential opportunities and risks.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, presenting findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify potential acquisition targets and execute deals effectively, driving business growth and profitability.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; an MBA or CFA certification is highly desirable.
• 2-4 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in Arabic is a plus.

Job Title: M&A Strategist

The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the company's growth strategy primarily through mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and other inorganic initiatives.

• Conduct market and industry research to identify new business opportunities.
• Build financial models to evaluate potential targets.
• Perform valuation analyses to determine investment value.
• Prepare high-quality papers and presentations for internal stakeholders and Investment Committee discussions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the identification and evaluation of new M&A opportunities across various sectors and geographies.
• Assist in building investment theses and prioritizing strategic initiatives for M&A and investments.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external advisors to ensure successful execution and alignment with company strategy.

The following skills and qualifications are essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or Engineering; MBA and/or post-grad qualifications in finance and strategy is desired.
• 5 years of experience in M&A, corporate finance, corporate development, investment banking or PE funds.
• Financial modeling skills using Excel.
• Valuation analysis expertise using Excel.
• Candidate should have excellent communication and presentation skills using PowerPoint.
• Fast learner, analytical thinker, and collaborative mindset.

We're on a mission to empower businesses to reach their full potential. Our global company focuses on acquiring and scaling B2B software companies worldwide.

This role involves leading M&A processes from LOI to close for multiple acquisitions each year. You'll meet with founders, assess strategic fit, determine valuations, and structure deals.

• Presentation of our value proposition to software founders.
• Leading acquisition processes from LOI to closing, resolving key issues and roadblocks in collaboration with business owners.
• Analysing financial data, building valuation models, and assessing strategic fit.
• Due diligence to identify key risks, opportunities, and value-creation levers.
• Management of internal resources and external advisors (tech, accounting, legal) for smooth execution.
• Maintenance and growth of relationships with business brokers, bankers, and other deal sources to drive pipeline.
• Building and leading an M&A team.

• Proven track record in buy-side M&A transactions in software or technology sectors.
• Influencing senior leadership, growing a team, and developing market presence while executing deals hands-on.
• Strong commercial judgment with quick evaluation of key risks and opportunities.
• Skilled negotiator with experience structuring and closing transactions directly with founders and executives.
• High financial literacy with ability to create valuation models and board-level presentations.
• Business-level written and spoken fluency in English; additional languages an asset.

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

Vice President, Mergers and AcquisitionsThe Vice President of Corporate Development for Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa will based in Dubai and will report into the Senior Vice President, Global Head of Corporate Development.

This position is responsible for the identification, development and execution strategic inorganic opportunities across all European region related to potential equity investments, acquisitions and joint ventures. The role requires a big picture thinker able to fully connect with the payment and Fintech industry environment and see lateral opportunities across geographies and industries. The candidate should be able to understand and synthesize market and industry insight, identify competitive trends and partnership opportunities.

The role is also critical in fostering the cross functional coordination to support successful related investment and acquisition execution. It requires navigating across Mastercard to gather key pieces of information cross functionally and promote potential strategic investment opportunities.

Key Accountabilities of the Role:

• Develop the EEMEA Corporate Development pipeline with Regional President, Division Presidents, Regional Product, Market Development
• Work with division and in-country leaderships teams to develop areas of opportunities and create Target Investment Profiles based on regional product and specific country specific strategies, providing guidance, expertise, and challenge
• Generate Investment Rationales: Partner with global business units, regional product & sales executives to assess which of their growth strategies are potentially better executed via strategic investments and/or acquisitions. The output of this work is geographic / product strategy matrix, investment target profiles, capability heat maps on needs which outline existing organic capabilities and gaps
• Market Engagement: Develop and maintain active engagement with relevant market players across the region among PE / VC investors, investment banks and other sources to ensure full market visibility.
• Target Investment Profile Development & Execution: Converting inorganic growth objectives into optimal target investment profiles, source and screen investment candidates against those profiles and prioritize related deal execution.
• Investment Business Case Building: Structure and articulate end-to-end analysis (strategic and financial) of prioritized target investments. Apply consulting-type frameworks and tools to develop robust and concise analysis and recommendations.
• Lead Joint Ventures, Equity Investment and Acquisitions: Pursue and structure complex transactions including negotiating term sheets, and letters of intent directly with potential targets. Develop full standalone valuation, synergy and accretion / dilution analyses. Lead deal approval presentations / discussions with relevant deal committees and C-suite
• Selective Leadership of Corp Dev initiatives beyond EEMEA: The role will selectively lead global product area initiatives and drive select strategic corporate development opportunities across other regions
• Cross Functional Coordination: Develop deep understanding of our products and solutions and geographic markets to advance the identification of relevant and impactful investment or acquisition opportunities.
• Cross Team Transaction Execution: Based on the nature of the specific investment or acquisition, lead or support the related deal execution stages including due diligence, final approvals and definitive documentation.

All About You:

• Relevant industry knowledge and appetite/curiosity for exploration and constant update on market and industry trends and their impact on Mastercard's business model
• Demonstrated success in Strategy and Corporate Development leadership roles
• Fintech / Payments industries preferred - knowledge of Mastercard products and particularly familiarity; Corporate Development and Investment Banking experience highly desirable
• Bachelor's degree required, MBA or postgraduate strongly preferred
• Previous experience in a global/international role - strong multi-cultural sensibility required
• Strong relationship management and negotiation skills and the ability to influence across Mastercard
• Strong Project Management skills - able to understand and coordinate complex organizational processes and consolidate input from multiple stakeholders
• Highly motivated / Strong work ethic – Proven commitment to adapt and champion time sensitive/mission critical processes operating in a global and matrix-type organization
• Fast learner and able to link diverse sources of information to our business including ability to handle confidential information and materials with appropriate discretion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills - ability to communicate findings in a compelling manner to internal and external audiences which include senior level executives
• Ability to link data analysis with business implications
• Previous experience in developing Board level materials desirable
• Sound judgment to act autonomously and identify emerging issues and escalate them as required

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.

Ernst & Young Advisory Services clients are increasingly looking to help them plan for growth and analyze overall strategy including inorganic growth. Join an experienced mergers and acquisitions team guiding clients through every stage of the transaction lifecycle, from acquisitions and disposals management to buy-outs, buy-ins, fundraising, initial public offerings, takeovers, and mergers.

Opportunity

Experienced mergers and acquisitions strategy transactions professionals join a high-performing team to assist clients in assessing strategic fit, business analyzing aspects of the transaction, assessing projected synergies, project managing the deal cycle, assisting negotiations, conducting financial modeling, and executing transactions on client portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. Effective communicators, confident leaders, and strong people management skills are essential. A genuine passion for making things happen is crucial in a dynamic organization.

Execute transactions by preparing client reports, key documentation, and fund-raising for acquisitions and disposals. Meet transaction timetables, ensuring quality client deliverables, engaging counterparties and advisers, and milestones met.

• Understanding key business drivers, identifying, and managing key issues and risks through insights, factual conclusions, and advice.
• Collaborate with junior colleagues, share knowledge, and take an active role in growth and development within the team.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Corporate finance investment bank professionals with a professional services firm or boutique track record working in buy-side and sell-side finance, raising strong numerical financial modeling skills, and well-developed understanding of financial statements, sound judgment, and creative solutions to problems.

• Bachelor's degree in finance-related specialization from a reputable university.
• At least 3-4 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions environment, experience playing a key role in executing transactions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality, impactful professional documents for clients' internal use.
• Flexibility and travel requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or Master's degree in finance-related field from a reputable university.
• CFA preferred.
• Transactions experience in client-facing roles in professional services companies, investment banks, or similar organizations.
• GCC experience working in mature markets.