M&A Associate, Global Schools Group, Dubai, UAE

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M&A Associate, Global Schools Group, Dubai, UAE
We are working with a global education group that has been rapidly expanding in recent years. With a portfolio consisting of some of the most well-recognised schools globally, this is an impressive group with ambitious growth plans. This is an fantastic opportunity to join a global education group and assist on all M&A activity.

Corporate Development / M&A

Middle East

2 - 5 years

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global education group in Dubai and assist on all M&A activity.

We are working with a global education group that has been rapidly expanding in recent years. With a portfolio consisting of some of the most well-recognised schools globally, this is an impressive group with ambitious growth plans. They are looking for a highly ambitious individual to join and assist in all M&A activities. This role will involve sourcing potential acquisitions internationally, meeting with management and working on the acquisition process alongside the head of M&A and will be based in Dubai full-time.

• Assist with sourcing and appraising potential acquisition targets through management meetings
• Work actively with the team to assist on M&A

• Self-starter, with the ability to work independently and productively, and thrive in a loosely-structured environment
• Prior experience within private equity, corporate finance or investment banking ideally with exposure to the education sector
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, and the ability to build strong rapport with management teams
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to be based full-time in Dubai