Associate/Senior Analyst, M&A Advisory, Investment Banking, Tier 1 Investment Bank, Riyadh

Background:

Our client, the leading investment bank in the Kingdom, is looking to add an Associate/Senior Analyst to their M&A Execution team, based at their head office in Riyadh.

The M&A and ECM team comprises of over 20 highly-skilled professional – significantly larger than the typical 2-4 member teams of most international banks operating locally. This depth allows the platform to consistently outperform its competitors in both deal execution and deal flow.

Responsibilities:

• Deal Execution & Advisory: Conduct due diligence and valuation analysis for Mergers & Acquisitions
• Financial Modelling & Analysis: Build and maintain complex financial models (DCF, LBO, M&A scenarios, etc)
• Client Engagement: Prepare pitch books and investment memoranda for client presentations, support ongoing client relationship management by preparing briefing materials and performance reports
• Regulatory & Market Insight: Stay up to date with Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) regulations and Tadawul (Saudi Stock Exchange) listing rules, Interpret local market trends to provide informed strategic guidance to client
• Collaboration: Work closely with senior bankers and cross-functional teams to deliver client solutions. Role reports to the Director of the M&A Advisory team

Requirements:

• Minimum 2+ years of M&A experience, preferably within a tier 1 global investment bank or elite boutique
• Can speak in Arabic
• Degree in Economics, Mathematics, Finance or related field from a top-ranked university