Senior Principal - Mergers & Acquisitions Abu Dhabi Ports

Spearhead the full lifecycle of mergers and acquisitions, from target identification, strategic rationale and valuation to due diligence, transaction execution, structuring, and pre-planning to post-acquisition integration, ensuring alignment with the Group s strategic and financial growth objectives.
Continue to contribute to the successful track record (deployment to date of over AED6 billion in capital) of strategic acquisitions, joint ventures, and high-value investments that significantly directly enhance Cluster and Group revenue growth

Bachelor s degree in commerce, Business Administration, Finance, Law or a related field. Master's degree is a plus

Core Responsibilities:
Leverage deep skillset developed from 5+ years experience gained from leading international investment banks, strategy consultants or other key advisors or key industry players to utilize market intelligence and strategic insights to identify, assess, and execute value-driven M&A opportunities that strengthen the Group s competitive edge.
Develop and oversee financial models, valuation techniques, and multiple streams of due diligence frameworks to evaluate and execute potential transactions. Ensure sound investment decisions that maximize returns, enhance EBITDA, and mitigate financial and operational risks.
Support engagement regularly with each cluster and each corporate function, driving alignment between business unit strategies and M&A objectives to unlock synergies, optimize integration success, and accelerate long-term growth.
Build and maintain high-level relationships with acquisition targets, financial institutions, investment banks, a full range of leading advisors (financial, legal, tax, technical, commercial and integration), and internal executive leadership to ensure seamless transaction execution.
support the leadership of, high-stakes negotiations, structuring deals that optimize shareholder value, minimize risk exposure, and maximize financial and operational benefits across each cluster and the Group s portfolio.
manage the oversight of integration strategies that capture synergies, drive operational efficiencies, and generate tangible financial returns, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with the Group and Cluster-level strategic plans alongside cluster senior management.
Develop high- impact investment proposals to the Investment Committee, Strategy & Investment Committee, and Board of Directors, providing strategic rationale, financial justification, risk assessments, and value creation roadmaps to support executive decision-making.

People Management Responsibilities:
Provide effective leadership, supervision, and guidance within the merger and acquisition team.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and high performance.
Manage the performance of direct reports, providing constructive feedback and recognizing achievements.

Strategic Responsibilities:
Participate in the formulation of the overall Corporate Acquisition strategy and ensure the alignment with group objectives.
Support the leadership team on merger & acquisition best practices and trends.
Manage the strategic planning, development, execution, and evaluation of all merger & acquisition programs and initiatives.
Review and evaluate project budget to meet company financial plans.