M&A Corporate Finance Associate
Work Location: Dubai, UAE
Preference given to candidates who are already based in the UAE with Middle East market experience.
Estimated Remuneration: AED 50-55K pm circa + Private Medical Insurance + Annual Flights + Schooling (if applicable for up to 3 children) + Bonus
About the Client
A privately, owned energy business with international assets.
Role Purpose
To handle the evaluation, structuring, and execution of strategic transactions across the oil & gas, power generation, and renewable energy sectors.
You will bring experience in project finance and working knowledge of Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) and other structured financing instruments.
This role will involve both buy-side and sell-side mandates, greenfield project development, and corporate growth initiatives across global markets.
Required Experience
7-10 years of experience in project finance, investment banking, ECA-backed deals, or corporate development, ideally in energy and infrastructure sectors.
Must-have experience: Oil & Gas (upstream/midstream/LNG), Power Generation (CCGT, thermal), Renewables (solar, wind, battery storage).
Desirable experience: Hydrogen, Carbon Capture, Water/Desalination, Infrastructure (ports, pipelines, industrial zones)
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
ACCA/CA/CPA, CFA, MBA, or relevant certification is an added value.To find out more about Progressive Recruitment, please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com
Award winner of:
KSA Recruitment Company of the Year, Best Executive Search Firm of the Year by TALint Recruitment Awards 2019/2020 | Best Engineering Recruitment Firm of the Year by Recruitment International Awards 2018
Skills
Corporate Finance, Project Finance, buy side, sell side, M&A, Mergers & Acquisitions, ECA-backed deals, Investment Banking
