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Employment: Full Time

Our clients are increasingly looking to us to help them plan for growth and analyse all aspects of their overall strategy, which can include inorganic growth. When you join our experienced M&A team, you’ll be at the heart of that challenge, guiding clients through every stage of their transaction lifecycle, be it acquisitions, disposals, management buy-outs, buy-ins, fundraising, initial public offerings, takeovers, mergers and strategic reviews.The OpportunityWe are looking for a passionate M&A Strategy & Transactions professional to join our high performing team. As a M&A Executive, you will assist clients in assessing the strategic fit of a business by analyzing all aspects of a transaction, assessing the projected synergies, project managing the deal cycle, assisting in negotiations, and conducting financial modelling.You will leverage off an extensive global network, empowering you to provide sector-focused advice on the sale process from strategic positioning to close, and help execute acquisitions, alliances and mergers. Our team is highly specialized in sector focused M&A transactions; hence, this opportunity will allow you to build in-depth sector expertise at the start of your career journey with us. This can be within Energy, Healthcare, Financial Services, Consumer Products and Retail or Technology, Media and Telecommunications sectors.Key responsibilitiesYou will support in the execution of transactions across the client portfolio, preparing client reports and key documentation for fund-raising, acquisitions and disposals. You will also be responsible for the following:- Identifying opportunities, opening and leveraging relationships- Meeting the transaction timetable, ensuring quality on client deliverables, as well as engaging with counterparties and other advisers to ensure transaction milestones are met- Understanding the key business drivers as well as identifying, and managing key issues and risks through insights, factual conclusions and advice- Counsel junior colleagues, share knowledge, and take an active role in the growth and development of the whole teamSkills and attributes for success- Experience of corporate finance in an investment bank, professional services firm or boutique with a track record of working on both the buy-side and sell-side, as well as finance raising.- The role would require strong numerical, financial and modelling skills based on a well-developed understanding of financial statements.- You will have sound commercial judgment and an ability to generate creative solutions to problems.

To qualify you must have- As a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree ideally in a finance related topic or similar from a reputable University- At least 2 to 4 years’ experience in a M&A environment- Strong communication and presentation skills- Ability to produce high quality and impactful professional documents for clients and internal use- Flexibility to travel (approx. 25 to 75%).Ideally, you will also have- MBA or Master’s degree in finance (or related field) from a reputable University- CFA qualification or working towards it- Transactions Advisory experience- GCC experience or working in one of the mature markets- Arabic language skills would be an assetWhat we look forWe are interested in highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry.What we offerWe offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:- Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.- Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.- Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.- Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.EY Building a better working worldEY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
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The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

Employment: Full Time

Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Risk & Quality (R&Q)Management LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in Risk Management, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to advance and foster integrity based decision making and conduct by PwC professionals throughout our organisation. You’ll focus on promoting and monitoring compliance with applicable external laws and regulations as well as internal policies and procedures to help manage PwC’s regulatory, litigation, and reputational risk.Our Risk and Quality team identifies and assists internal teams to mitigate and control client engagement risks. As part of the team, you’ll provide advice to business teams within PwC on sound contract provisions, standards and approaches in accordance with PwC policies, principles and standards.As a manager you will act as an Independence Business Partner and will operate across all PwC lines of service in the Middle East. You will contribute to the development and to theupdate (where necessary) of the independence policies and guidance related to scope of services and business relationships across the ME region. You will contribute to the preparationand delivery of training to engagement teams where necessary and will be responsible for escalating any issues to other senior members of the independence team as you helpengagement teams maintain independence and compliance according to regulatory rules and requirements.In addition, you will be responsible for performing initial scope of services reviews under the relevant independence standards, overseeing analysis of Joint Business Relationships andother related enquiries and consultations. You will also be supporting other Independence senior managers and directors in coaching the junior members of the ME Independence teambased in UAE and Lebanon.You will act as the front line for the business and will be providing smooth, efficient and effective independence advice to the client facing teams in relation to their area of service and acting as a sign post to direct teams to the appropriate business partners for other relevant specialist support.The independence manager will operate with a pragmatic mindset and be solution oriented whilst acting with integrity. Demonstrating an ability to balance risks identified with maintaining a commercial outlook in their approach to answering queries. The role is more than just following policy or processes and includes applying business judgement, understanding of the business, its operations, products and services. The Business Partner should build deep relationships with Partners within the business and across all LoS.As a Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues and articulating the independence position. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:• Take action to ensure everyone has a voice, inviting opinions from all;• Establish the root causes of issues and tackle them, rather than just the symptoms;• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels;• Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail;• Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required;• Develop specialised expertise in one or more areas;• Advise stakeholders on relevant technical issues for their business area;• Navigate the complexities of global teams and engagements;• Build trust with teams and stakeholders through open and honest conversation;• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct;• Support the team with the independence monitoring activities and reporting requirements to ME leadership such as the Archer process;• Contribute to the annual Quality Management for Service Excellence (QMSE) process and the Archer/risk assessment reporting.Primary duties and responsibilitiesFinancial• Support Independence Team Lead in budget preparation particularly in relation to resourcing, training, etc.• Ensure cost efficiency of all independence activities• Adhere to the Independence budgetCustomer• Works effectively with other parts of the Independence function and the wider R&Q community• Conduct second review for AFS documentation• Provide support for AFS consultations• Conduct second review for JBRs• Where necessary, conduct second review for simple business relationships (vendor arrangements)• Where necessary, provide second review for all PwC Sponsorships and similar events 2nd reviewInternal Process• Supports in the development of all independence policies, procedures, processes and controls• Engages with Risk Team Leads to roll out and implement policies, procedures, etc• Conducts studies on internal risk levels and provides analysis to Independence Team Lead• Supports the Independence Lead in drafting Independence communications and alerts• Suggests areas to capture in the annual plan/risk assessment• Suggests improvement to the independence tools/systems, drafts business cases and liaises with appropriate stakeholders• Consider enhancing and digitising/automating some independence processes to reach efficiencyLearning & Growth• Meets with relevant business stakeholders and LoS R&Q Partners/teams regularly to ensure optimal relationships consistency of independence protocols within the wider R&Q requirements• Responsible for continuing professional development for them and team members• Acts as a key resource and liaise with other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationship

Education• A professional or academic qualification (degree level or equivalent), or extensive relevant and practical experience.Language• Fluency in English required, proficiency in Arabic is advantageousOverall Experience• 5+ years of relevant experience with 2+ years in a Risk and/or Independence roleSpecific Experience• Client facing Experience in the Professional Services industry in a top tier Big 4 firm preferredPreferred Knowledge/Skills• Demonstrates intimate level abilities and/or a proven record of success within a rules and/or research based environment, preferably within a regulatory environment, compliance function or a client facing role of a global network of professional services firms, including the following areas:• Consulting with the engagement teams on the application and interpretation of the independence rules established by IFAC (International Federation of Accountants), the• Securities and Exchange Commission, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), or other independence/audit regulators;• Support the independence senior manager in the preparation of initial assessment and in reviewing the AFS requests, other scope of services related consultation and business relationships;• Performing reviews and reconciliations of engagement documentation and deliverable to engagement letters, audit committee communications, RFPs (request for proposals) and• proposal documents, identifying any notable differences from an independence/scope perspective;• Demonstrating critical thinking in analyzing complex issues with respect to the permissibility of non-audit service offerings or business relationships;• Understanding and technical knowledge of offerings in one or more areas of Assurance, Tax, Advisory services;• Having a commercial awareness and ability to apply knowledge to complex problems/Problem solving skills;• Working independently towards completion of quality and timely reviews;• Managing multiple stakeholders and demonstrating personal skills in time management and communication, both written and verbal, skills;• Managing and reporting project status and escalating issues;• Building a good understanding of the independence regulations in the ME region and showing flexibility in interpreting and applying the rules;• Contribute to the preparation of independence communications, guidance and alert;• Have an oversight role on all monitoring activities performed by other junior team members;• Consulting and collaborating to develop strategies to solve complex technical challenges for our clients;• Thorough understanding of general/international accounting standards and practices;• Good understanding of core offering across the different Lines of Service;• Capacity to build good relationships with the overseas independence Community;• Thoroughness and attention to details; and• Time management skills and proactivity.

PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.
We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.
In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.
We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.
PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.
PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

Employment: Full Time

Consulting – Manager – People & Organisation (Riyadh)Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismAdvisory – People and OrganisationManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within People and Organisation services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients reset their talent strategies and deliver extraordinary business results through their people. We focus on evaluating and managing their unique challenges so our clients can maximise their return on the overall investment in human capital. You’ll gain a tremendous depth of expertise in all aspects of human capital, including creating sustainable value through people culture and change, designing compensation and retirement strategies, and improving human capital operations.As a Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Add value to our clients by helping them address complex people related issues, deliver on a sound HR strategy, achieve sustainable results and demonstrate real impact.- Reporting to a People and Organisation Director or Partner lead cross-functional internal and client teams to develop and deliver strategic people and organisational change in challenging client environments and high-growth industries, with a particular focus on Organisational Change and Culture.- Advise clients on strategic people-related matters and design solutions that can help transform clients’ organisations.- Work closely with People and Organisation Directors and client teams to build strong relationships at all levels and act as the day-to-day project manager.- Collaborate with senior PwC colleagues throughout the client assignment and take responsibility for developing junior colleagues through on-the-job coaching, knowledge sharing and consistent feedback.- Be the team go-to-person for Organisational Change and Culture and maintain a keen interest in HR trends and the impact on our clients so you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market.- Assist in creating and presenting winning proposals to support our clients in the UAE and broader Middle East.- Work with colleagues across all Middle Eastern offices on client engagements and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate.- Keep up to date with current regional and global economic and business trends.- Whilst working in the People and Organisation team you will further build on your knowledge of the key themes in the market and in the region. You will work collaboratively with other People and Organisation experts to shape the future of our clients and to bring about positive change. You will have access to all of the latest training and development tools and the support of the wider PwC network.

The following qualification(s) are preferable and beneficial for the candidate to perform the role CIPD, GPHR, SHRM or equivalent is preferred.Language Skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Fluency in both English and Arabic is a prerequisite.- Proven experience of managing and delivering high-quality strategic engagements across multiple industries.- Experience of building strong client relationships across multiple industries and geographies.- In-depth understanding of strategic change management and communication activities, including but not limited to, conducting interviews and facilitating workshops with senior client leadership; developing new HR strategies and policies, processes and procedures to reflect new market challenges, economic impacts, technological changes, or competitive pressures.- Strong interest and passion for developing, growing and leading a team through coaching and mentoring, as well as proactive knowledge sharing.- Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise work load whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.- Proven IT skills in the following programmes Excel, Word and PowerPoint.- The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East.- 6-10 years of relevant experience in human capital management, of which a least 4 years will have been in a consulting environment ideally with one of the Big 4 firms, HR consulting companies or a global strategy house.Travel RequirementsUp to 60%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?No

PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.
We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.
In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.
We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.
PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.
PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More