Mergers and Acquisitions Director
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Date posted
October 23, 2026
Hiring location
Dubai UAE
Career level
Mid
Qualification
Business or Related Degree Finance
Quantity
1 person
Gender
Any
Description
The Mergers and Acquisitions Director leads strategic transaction activity that supports corporate growth, portfolio development, and long-term business priorities. The role evaluates potential acquisition or partnership opportunities, coordinates financial and commercial analysis, manages due diligence, and supports negotiations through transaction approval and closing. It requires strong financial judgement and the ability to work with senior leaders and cross-functional advisers on complex, confidential decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and assess acquisition, divestment, and strategic-partnership opportunities aligned with business strategy.
- Build business cases and review valuation, financial models, market attractiveness, strategic fit, and transaction risks.
- Coordinate commercial, financial, legal, tax, operational, and regulatory due-diligence workstreams.
- Lead transaction planning and support negotiation of pricing, structure, warranties, governance, and other key terms.
- Prepare decision materials and recommendations for executive leadership and relevant approval committees.
- Manage relationships with advisers, counterparties, internal business leaders, and other transaction stakeholders.
- Support transaction closing and transition planning while maintaining confidentiality and disciplined governance.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Strong academic background in Finance, Business, Economics, Law, or a related discipline; advanced qualifications can be beneficial.
- Senior experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, strategy, or transaction advisory.
- Proficiency in valuation, financial modelling, due diligence, and commercial assessment.
- Experience leading complex workstreams and negotiating with senior stakeholders.
- Strong judgement and discretion when handling confidential business information.
Skills
- Strategic and financial analysis.
- Executive communication and transaction leadership.
- Negotiation, stakeholder management, and decision-making.
- Ability to balance growth opportunities with risk and value creation.
Employment Details
- Company: Schneider Electric
- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Employment Type: Full Time
Skills
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