Mergers & Acquisitions Executive – EY Parthenon, Dubai (National)

  • Full Time
  • Dubai
  • Closing Date December 27, 2026
Job Location : Dubai, UAE (Primary Location Only)
Country : UAE
Experience : 2–4 years in an M&A environment (executing transactions on buy-side, sell-side, and finance raising)
Gender : Not specified
Shift Type : Not specified
Industry : Strategy & Transactions / Professional Services / Corporate Finance
Role Title : Mergers & Acquisitions Executive
Education : Bachelor’s degree (ideally in finance or a related specialization) from a reputable university
Skills : Financial modeling, financial statement analysis, valuation, deal cycle management, report writing, negotiation support
Salary : Competitive
Qualifications : Track record in corporate finance (investment bank, professional services, or boutique); strong numerical, analytical, and communication skills
Responsibilities : Assist clients with M&A strategies, model projected synergies, conduct financial modeling, project-manage deal cycles, prepare transaction reports, and mentor junior team members
Summary : Ready to jump straight into high-stakes dealmaking in Dubai? As an M&A Executive at EY Parthenon, you'll team up with Senior Managers and Partners to help major clients assess strategic fits, project synergies, and run deal cycles smoothly. You’ll build financial models, draft impactful reports, support negotiations, and manage risks on both buy-side and sell-side transactions. If you bring strong numerical chops, great communication skills, and a genuine passion for guiding complex corporate deals to the finish line, this fast-paced team is the place to grow.

Website EY

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy, transactions, and consulting services, dedicated to building a better working world by creating long-term value for clients, people, and society. Powered by advanced data, AI, and continuous innovation, EY operates across more than 150 countries. The firm fosters an inclusive, growth-oriented environment offering world-class learning, flexible working arrangements, and diverse global network opportunities that empower professionals to shape their careers with confidence while solving complex business challenges.

Job description

Requisition ID:  1732044

 

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.​

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The Opportunity 

We are looking for an experienced M&A Strategy & Transactions professional to join our high performing team. As an M&A executive, you will work with the Senior Managers and Partners to 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.

Key Responsibilities

We are interested in highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. You 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 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 and collaborate with junior colleagues, share knowledge, and take an active role in the growth and development of the team.

Skills & 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 judgement and an ability to generate creative solutions to problems.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree ideally in a finance or related specialization from a reputable University
  • At least 2-4 years’ experience in a M&A environment, including experience playing a key role in executing transactions
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Proven ability to produce high quality and impactful professional documents for clients and internal use

To apply for this job please visit careers.ey.com.

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