Corporate Finance Senior Associate, Deals (UAE Nationals)

Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismDealsManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryAt PwC we value every individual's role in shaping our future. We're looking for candidates who excel in their roles and embody our core behaviours of Trusted Leadership and Distinctive Outcomes. Trusted Leadership focuses on building trust, delivering sustained results, and showing courage and honesty. Distinctive Outcomes emphasize excellence, collaboration, and inclusiveness. We seek self-aware, collaborative individuals committed to continuous learning and delivering quality and integrity.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.ResponsibilitiesAssisting 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.What to consider before applyingNationality requirement: This role requires the candidate to be a UAE National.RequirementsBachelors degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field. A Masters 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.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.Travel RequirementsUp to 20%Available for Work Visa SponsorshipNoGovernment Clearance RequiredYesRequired ExperienceSenior IC#J-18808-Ljbffr