Lead Principal - Merger & Acquisition
AD Ports Group
Date: 5 hours ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time

Job Description
Core Responsibilities:
Core Responsibilities:
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 8+ 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.
- 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.
- Engage 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.
- Lead 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.
- Oversee 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 and present 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Core Responsibilities:
- Leverage deep skillset developed from 8+ 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.
- 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.
- Engage 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.
- Lead 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.
- Oversee 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 and present 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, Law or a related field. Master's degree is a plus
How to apply
To apply for this job you need to authorize on our website. If you don't have an account yet, please register.
Post a resumeSimilar jobs
Groups & Events Coordinator
Novotel Bogor Golf Resort & Convention Center,
Abu Dhabi
34 minutes ago
Company Description"Why work for Accor?We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore...

Lead Electrical Engineer - 1 year contract
UnitedYou Ventures,
Abu Dhabi
2 days ago
Job Type: 1-Year Contract (Extendable)Responsibilities:Lead electrical engineering design and execution for Oil & Gas EPC projects.Develop electrical layouts, single-line diagrams, and technical specifications.Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards and project requirements.Review vendor documents and provide technical evaluations.Support installation, testing, and commissioning phases.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.10+ years of experience in Oil & Gas EPC projects.ADNOC project experience required.Expertise in power distribution,...

Safety Investigator Airworthiness
Etihad,
Abu Dhabi
2 days ago
Synopsis: The Safety Investigator-Airworthiness reports directly to the Manager Quality Safety Investigation and is responsible for leading the investigation and representing the company in compliance with the GCAA & EASA Continued Airworthiness Regulations. Accountabilities: Perform internal safety investigations of occurrences and incidents related to the airworthiness of the aircraft to identify causal and contributory factors. Identify safety recommendations to the...
