45 Mergers And Acquisitions jobs in the United Arab Emirates

We are seeking an accomplished Mergers & Acquisition professional to assist clients in evaluating the strategic fit of businesses by analyzing all aspects of a transaction, assessing projected synergies, project managing the deal cycle, and conducting financial modeling. As a Senior M&A expert, you will work closely with senior managers and partners to drive business growth and profitability.

• Assess the strategic fit of businesses through thorough analysis and evaluation
• Develop and implement effective deal management strategies to maximize synergy potential
• Conduct financial modeling and forecasting to inform business decisions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and profitability

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned M&A professional to join our high-performing team and contribute to the success of our clients. If you have a proven track record in M&A strategy and transactions, we encourage you to apply.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., finance, accounting, business administration)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in M&A strategy and transactions
• Proven expertise in financial modeling, deal management, and synergy assessment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent communication and collaboration abilities

We offer a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive benefits, career development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.

Associate Director, Mergers & Acquisitions

Key Responsibilities
Strategy
• Support overall M&A strategy
Business
M&A Deal Origination
• Assist with the origination of M&A mandates by contributing to idea generation and producing high quality pitches to the bank's clients
• Work in close coordination with senior bankers, client coverage and other region M&A teams in the origination of M&A transactions
M&A Transaction Execution
• Work closely with the deal team leader and manage the day-to-day execution of M&A transactions
• Lead in the preparation of high quality materials such as Information Memorandums, Fairness Opinions and Board Papers
• Develop and control the overall process and timeline for the transactions in coordination with the clients and other advisers such as legal, accounting, tax, etc. to provide overall project management
• Assist the deal team in advising the Client on valuation, transaction strategy and negotiation
Financial Modeling and Analysis
• Review public filings, research reports, business plans and other available financial information of companies, to produce operating and financial models
• Lead the development of sophisticated financial / valuation models to evaluate investments, reorganizations, disposals, acquisitions and other corporate finance transactions
Client and Deal Team Management:
• Efficiently manage several projects at once and work effectively as an individual and as a deal team member
• Effectively manage Analysts, delegating and reviewing their work as well as creating a culture of collaboration in the team
Key Stakeholders
• Senior transactors in M&A
• Global & Regional Head of M&A
• Client Coverage teams
• Legal & Compliance
Skills and Experience
• Analytical Skills
• Basic Financial Accounting
• MS Excel and Powerpoint
• Valuation and other Financial Analyses
• M&A Product and Processes
• Research and Market Analysis
• Process Management
• Risk Management and Internal Controls
• Conduct
Qualifications
• Education: Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accountancy or equivalent
• Professional Qualifications: Years of relevant work experience in M&A or related business
• Key Skills:
o Strong technical and quantitative skills; superior understanding of and ability to perform and evaluate financial analysis
o Strong work ethic, high energy level, able to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision
o Good team-player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with all levels in the organisation
• Ability to deliver under time pressure
• Any sector expertise, prior experience in middle east and Arabic language skills will be considered a plus
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• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.

As a key member of our team, you will oversee the legal aspects of M&A transactions, manage investment deals, and provide strategic legal support for a diverse range of transactions.

• Provide full legal support for M&A transactions, investment projects, and private equity/venture capital deals.
• Participate in deal teams (partners, investment bankers, financial analysts) and provide legal advice at all stages of the transaction.
• Structure deals, assess risk, draft, and negotiate legal documentation (SPA, SHA, term sheets).
• Negotiate with banks, investors, and counterparties in English and Russian.
• Engage and manage external legal advisors, setting tasks and overseeing their work.
• Oversee corporate governance and legal matters of portfolio companies.
• Handle ad-hoc legal requests from investors and fund partners.

Requirements:

• Law degree from a top university (additional Western legal education is a plus).
• Experience in international legal consulting (Big 4, top-tier law firms) or a mix of consulting and in-house roles.
• Strong knowledge of Russian and English law, with hands-on experience in deal structuring and execution.
• Proven track record in complex deal management, including transactions involving banks, holding structures, and financial instruments.
• Ability to independently lead transactions from start to finish, including contract drafting, structuring, and negotiations.
• Experience managing large-scale projects and coordinating external counsel.
• Fluent English for contract negotiation and legal advisory.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong analytical skills, strategic mindset, and ability to quickly grasp new information.
• High level of autonomy, multitasking, and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach, business-oriented mindset, and interest in market trends.

We are seeking a Senior Legal M&A Counsel to oversee the legal aspects of M&A transactions and provide strategic legal support for diverse transactions.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned legal professional to join our team as a Senior Legal M&A Counsel. As a key member of our deal teams, you will be responsible for providing full legal support for M&A transactions, investment projects, and private equity/venture capital deals.

• Provide comprehensive legal advice at all stages of the transaction, including structuring deals, risk assessment, drafting and negotiating legal documentation (SPA, SHA, term sheets)
• Negotiate with banks, investors, and counterparties in both English and Russian
• Engage and manage external legal advisors, setting tasks and overseeing their work
• Oversee corporate governance and legal matters of portfolio companies
• Handle ad-hoc legal requests from investors and fund partners

• Law degree from a top university (additional Western legal education is a plus)
• Experience in international legal consulting (Big 4, top-tier law firms) or a mix of consulting and in-house roles
• Strong knowledge of Russian and English law with hands-on experience in deal structuring and execution
• Proven track record in complex deal management, including transactions involving banks, holding structures, and financial instruments
• Ability to independently lead transactions from start to finish, including contract drafting, structuring, and negotiations
• Experience managing large-scale projects and coordinating external counsel
• Fluent English for contract negotiation and legal advisory

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities
• Strong analytical skills, strategic mindset, and ability to quickly grasp new information
• High level of autonomy, multitasking, and attention to detail
• A proactive approach, business-oriented mindset, and interest in market trends

We are seeking an experienced Mergers and Acquisition Professional to join our dynamic team. As a key member, you will be responsible for guiding clients through the entire transaction lifecycle, from strategic positioning to close.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of corporate finance, financial modelling, and negotiation skills. They will also possess excellent communication and project management skills to effectively lead transactions and deliver high-quality results.

This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity for a motivated individual who is passionate about driving business growth and making a meaningful impact.

• Originate and deliver transaction ideas, identifying opportunities, opening, and leveraging relationships.
• Project manage transactions, driving the transaction timetable, ensuring quality on client deliverables, and managing counterparties and other advisers to ensure transaction milestones are met.
• Understanding key business drivers, predicting, identifying, and managing key issues and risks through insights, factual conclusions, and advice.

• Bachelor's degree in a finance or related specialization from a reputable University.
• At least 7-8 years of experience in a M&A environment, including experience playing a key role in executing transactions.
• Strong communication, presentation, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality and impactful professional documents for clients and internal use.
• Flexibility to travel (approx. 25% to 75%).

• Continuous learning: Develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: Provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way.
• Transformative leadership: Give you the insights, coaching, and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: Embrace you for who you are and empower you to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Job Title: Strategic Mergers and Acquisitions Lawyer

The position involves managing all legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic investments worldwide.

Key responsibilities include overseeing transaction execution, providing early-stage legal advice, and coordinating due diligence processes.

• Manage all legal aspects of mergers and acquisitions transactions from initiation to completion.
• Provide senior leadership with strategic advice on transaction structures, deal terms, and negotiation strategies.
• Develop and maintain internal processes for optimal transaction execution.

This role is ideal for a seasoned lawyer with exceptional commercial insight, negotiation skills, and project management expertise. The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of experience in public and private M&A gained at a top-tier international law firm or as an in-house counsel.

Required qualifications include a qualification in common or civil law and advanced skills in drafting and negotiating sophisticated transaction agreements.

We offer a dynamic, fast-paced work environment and opportunities for professional growth and development. You will have the chance to work independently and collaborate with global teams to achieve business objectives.

Relocation support is provided for international roles.

Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions

Apply locations Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Full time | Posted Yesterday | Application deadline: September 1, 2025 (12 days left)

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

The Vice President of Corporate Development for Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa will be based in Dubai and report to the Senior Vice President, Global Head of Corporate Development.

This position is responsible for identifying, developing, and executing strategic inorganic opportunities across all European regions related to potential equity investments, acquisitions, and joint ventures. The role requires a strategic thinker able to connect with the payment and Fintech industry environment and identify opportunities across geographies and industries. The candidate should understand market and industry insights, identify competitive trends, and partnership opportunities.

The role also involves fostering cross-functional coordination to support successful investment and acquisition execution, navigating Mastercard to gather key information, and promoting potential strategic investments.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop the EEMEA Corporate Development pipeline with regional leadership.
2. Collaborate with division and country leadership to identify opportunities and create target investment profiles based on regional and country strategies.
3. Generate investment rationales by assessing growth strategies for potential better execution via investments or acquisitions.
4. Maintain active engagement with market players, PE/VC investors, investment banks for market visibility.
5. Develop and execute target investment profiles, sourcing, and screening investment candidates.
6. Build comprehensive business cases for investments, including strategic and financial analysis.
7. Lead negotiations and structuring of complex transactions, including term sheets and valuation analyses.
8. Lead or support deal execution stages, including due diligence and final approvals.
9. Lead global initiatives beyond EEMEA as needed.
10. Develop understanding of products, solutions, and markets to identify investment opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Relevant industry knowledge, curiosity about market trends.
• Success in strategy and corporate development roles, preferably in Fintech/payments.
• Experience in corporate development and investment banking desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or postgraduate preferred.
• Experience in a global/multicultural environment.
• Strong relationship management, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience in developing Board materials is a plus.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving Mastercard assets, information, and networks carry inherent risks. Employees must:

• Follow security policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity.
• Report security violations.
• Complete mandatory security training.

About Us

We create easier payment solutions, speed up checkout lines, provide data insights to merchants, connect people with financial access, simplify corporate purchasing, and facilitate faster commuting. We help create opportunities for small businesses to access a global marketplace.

As a seasoned Legal Professional, you will be part of a high-performing team where your expertise in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and Commercial Law will shape strategic decisions across diverse sectors.

This role offers dynamic exposure, flexible portfolio alignment, and the chance to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Our client is an established and successful conglomerate in the Middle East, with a broad range of consumer-focused businesses in their portfolio and exciting future plans.

Description:

• Act as a key legal advisor on business transactions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and risk management.
• Lead contract negotiations and provide clear, actionable legal guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Support the development of new ventures and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Review and refine legal documentation to uphold governance standards and mitigate exposure.
• Collaborate across departments to deliver practical legal solutions that drive business outcomes.
• Interpret financial and operational data to inform legal decision-making.
• Maintain strong relationships with external counsel and regulatory bodies to stay ahead of legal developments.

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A bachelor's degree in law from a reputable institution; international qualifications are essential.
• Minimum of 4 years PQE.
• Strong foundation from a top-tier law firm or a large, complex corporate environment.
• Solid experience in M&A and/or commercial law, with the versatility to handle a broad range of legal matters.
• Robust English drafting skills, with a sharp eye for detail and clarity.
• Uphold the highest ethical standards and thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented culture.
• Comfortable working across sectors, with a flexible mindset and a proactive approach to learning.

This role offers:

• Attractive compensation package.
• Opportunity to work within a high-performing team in a well-established and successful organisation in the Middle East.

Job Title: Mergers and Acquisitions Specialist
Location: Dubai UAE

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced lawyer to join our Corporate team in Dubai, UAE. As a Mergers and Acquisitions Specialist, you will be responsible for advising clients on all aspects of M&A transactions, including structuring, negotiation, and execution.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct legal due diligence and prepare reports on findings.
2. Draft and review transactional documents, including purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and shareholder agreements.
3. Manage client relationships and provide strategic advice on corporate governance and compliance obligations.
4. Stay up-to-date on regulatory changes and market trends affecting M&A transactions.
5. Support junior team members through mentoring and training.

Requirements:

1. Qualified Common Law Solicitor (5 PQE) with a strong academic background and relevant legal qualification.
2. Previous experience or exposure to corporate M&A matters.
3. Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
4. Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
5. Strong attention to detail and proactive approach to problem-solving.
6. Fluency in English; Arabic language skills a plus but not required.

Ambition and Teamwork:

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to take their career to the next level. You will have the chance to work with a top-tier firm, gaining valuable experience and building a network of professional contacts.

What We Offer:

In this role, you will enjoy a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for growth and development. We offer a competitive package, including a salary, benefits, and professional development support.