Vice President

Job Title**:VP - Corporate Finance & Deal Advisory**

Direct Reporting Relationships: Reports to Partners

Supervises (Job Title): Relevant CF&DA team

Department: Corporate Finance & Deal Advisory

Section: CFDA

Location: Riyadh, KSA

Role Purpose: Accountable and responsible for all the tasks and assignments delegated under the ambit of “Corporate Finance & Deal Advisory” practice at Insights.

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES**

**1. Deal Advisory**
- Lead deal advisory mandates spanning M&A, capital raising, and private equity transactions both on the buy & sell-side, overseeing the entire process from initial pitch to successful closing.
- Proactively identify and pursue new deal opportunities through networking, market analysis, and targeted outreach efforts.
- Build and maintain a robust deal pipeline, leveraging industry relationships and market insights to source high-quality transactions aligned with client objectives.

**2. Client Relationship Management**
- Cultivate and nurture strong, long-lasting relationships with clients, serving as a trusted advisor and strategic partner in their business endeavors.
- Act as a primary point of contact for client inquiries, addressing concerns promptly and effectively to uphold the firm’s reputation for excellence and client satisfaction

**3. Strategic Analysis & Reporting**
- Develop confidential information memoranda, teaser, pitch deck and other marketing materials for the transaction.
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis to evaluate potential investment opportunities, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

**4. Financial Modelling**
- Review and maintain complex financial models to support performance analysis, forecasting, and decision-making processes.
- Provide insights and recommendations based on financial modeling outcomes.

**5. Transaction Structuring & Negotiation**
- Collaborate with legal advisors to develop optimal deal structures and negotiate favorable terms and conditions on behalf of clients.
- Analyze and evaluate alternative transaction structures, considering tax implications, regulatory requirements, and risk mitigation strategies to maximize value and minimize potential liabilities.

**6. Market Intelligence & Strategic Insights**
- Stay abreast of industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities through ongoing research and analysis.
- Provide strategic insights and recommendations derived from comprehensive market research to guide client strategies and initiatives effectively.

**7. Leadership & Mentorship**
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and leadership to junior team members, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and professional development.

**JOB SPECIFICATIONS**
- At least 10 years of relevant experience (leading deal advisory projects) including in an Investment Bank, Brokerage House, Transaction Advisory Firm, Investment Fund or Investment team of a Corporate.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with demonstrated Financial Modeling abilities in Excel is a must.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, solid research and analytical skills and ability to work well both autonomously and in a team.
- Expert level experience in multitasking with ability to set priorities as per given situation.
- Fluent in English, and Arabic (is a plus).

**Education / Certifications**
- Advanced professional degree/certification (CA, CFA, CPA, ACCA) is mandatory.
- Bachelor’s/master’s degree in finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Location**:

- Riyadh (required)