Associate Director / Director, Financial Advisory
On-siteRiyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Job Summary
Lead and manage key parts of engagements across sectors and geographies, providing support to senior leadership in client-facing delivery. Support client management teams in preparing business plans, cash flow forecasts, and restructuring plans while reviewing integrated 3-statement forecasts and discounted cashflow models. Develop, analyze, and present restructuring, refinancing, and insolvency options using a fact-based, data-driven approach. Liaise with legal advisors on documentation processes and prepare engagement letters ensuring compliance. Own elements of business development by building contact networks and supporting marketing initiatives. Provide on-job coaching to junior staff, develop talent through mentoring, and manage diverse teams within an inclusive culture. Apply understanding of engagement economics and support wider training initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of 8 years Financial Advisory experience gained either as an advisor within a professional services company, consultancy or investment bank as an analyst in a debt or special situations fund
- Understanding of debt markets, banking, loan agreements and other relevant financial and legal documentation
- Understanding of financial statements and related data to assess historical financial performance and future outlook for client companies and prospects
- Good understanding of the Financial Advisory marketplace, its trends, and key players (principals and advisers)
- Very strong analytical skills, including: business analytics, business planning, short term cash flows, financing options
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong project management skills, with ability to lead mid-large teams and develop people
Desired Qualifications
- An Accounting degree and/or Qualified Accountant
- Arabic language skills
- Experience in the UAE or KSA market
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