Job Title: Senior Mergers and Acquisitions Expert / Manager
Location: Qatar
Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time
Job Purpose
The Senior Mergers and Acquisitions Expert supports the organisation's growth strategy by identifying, evaluating, and executing potential M&A opportunities. This includes strategic analysis, due diligence, financial modelling, investment evaluation, and post-merger integration to ensure alignment with the company's long-term objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Mergers and Acquisitions Activities
- Support the development and refinement of the company's M&A strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
- Conduct market research and industry analysis to identify potential acquisition or partnership opportunities.
- Evaluate financial statements, business models, and market positioning of potential targets.
- Build financial models and valuation analyses to assess the financial and strategic implications of transactions.
- Assist in preparing investment proposals, business cases, and presentations for senior management and board review.
- Participate in due diligence and negotiation processes, coordinating with internal teams and external advisors.
- Monitor post-merger integration to ensure synergies and expected outcomes are realised.
- Prepare and maintain regular reports and KPIs on ongoing and completed M&A activities.
Strategic Contribution
- Contribute to the division's strategy by translating corporate objectives into actionable M&A plans.
- Ensure horizontal and vertical integration of M&A activities across business functions.
Leadership and People Development
- Provide guidance and mentorship to colleagues and project teams, ensuring effective knowledge transfer.
- Support departmental capability building and professional development initiatives.
Financial Planning and Budgeting
- Support the preparation and monitoring of the departmental budget to ensure alignment with approved financial targets.
- Identify potential cost efficiencies and resource optimisation opportunities.
Policies and Procedures
- Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance and operational consistency.
- Promote continuous improvement in processes to meet evolving business and regulatory needs.
Reporting
- Prepare accurate and timely reports that comply with organisational standards and support informed decision-making.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field (MBA preferred).
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, with at least 4 years in senior or managerial roles within large organisations.
- Strong background in mergers and acquisitions, investment analysis, or corporate strategy.
- Solid understanding of the power, energy, or water sectors, with awareness of emerging trends and market players.
- Proven ability in financial analysis, valuation, and deal execution.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
- Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
- Strong cultural awareness and experience working in GCC or international environments.
Additional Information
- Based in Qatar with potential travel as required.
- Candidates must be eligible to work in Qatar; visa sponsorship may be available for the right candidate.