M&A Associate📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Hays is partnering with a prestigious financial advisory firm to identify a high-calibre M&A Associate for their office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time position designed for driven professionals with a proven track record of delivering complex transactions from origination through to close.

Role Overview

The M&A Associate will play an integral role throughout the full lifecycle of M&A mandates. This position involves direct collaboration with senior bankers and clients, taking ownership of analytical workstreams, leading financial models, and presenting recommendations at the highest level. It is a client-facing, execution-driven role suited for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, deal-intensive environment, working on significant transactions within the MENA region.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and execute M&A mandates across their full lifecycle.
• Lead financial modelling and valuation work for live transactions.
• Prepare and present pitchbooks, information memoranda, management presentations, and board materials.
• Coordinate legal, technical, and financial due diligence workstreams with external advisors.
• Manage client relationships, data rooms, and counterparty interactions throughout live processes.
• Apply AI-powered tools and data analytics to enhance research quality and workflow efficiency.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3–5 years of investment banking experience gained at a tier 1 bulge bracket or elite boutique firm.
• Full deal lifecycle experience across both buy-side and sell-side mandates.
• Excellent academic record from a top university.
• An MBA or CFA qualification is preferred.

Required Skills

• Exceptional financial modelling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex analytical workstreams.
• Proficiency in preparing and delivering high-level presentations.
• Strong coordination and relationship management capabilities.

Location and Application

This full-time M&A Associate position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Candidates must either be currently based in the region or willing to relocate to Riyadh. Hays is managing the recruitment process for this role.