Business Analyst

Deloitte overview

Deloitte, established globally in 1845, is the world’s largest and leading professional services firm, providing audit and assurance, tax, consulting, financial advisory, and risk advisory services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. We are present in more than 150 countries, and as the world's largest management consulting business, Deloitte is distinct in its ability to help clients solve their most complex problems, from strategy to implementation.

Deloitte has a proud legacy in the Middle East region, with an uninterrupted presence since 1926, and is present across 23 offices in 15 countries with 7,000+ professionals in the Levant region and the wider GCC.

We have served as trusted advisors for clients for almost 100 years and contributed to the advancements and growth of the professional services industry in the region.

We have received numerous awards in the last few years, such as Brand Finance’s strongest and most valuable "commercial services" brand in the world for the 6th consecutive year (2024), the Great Place to Work® and Best Workplaces™ in the UAE (2022-2023), the Great Place to Work® and Best Workplaces™ in the KSA (2022-2023), "World’s Most Attractive Employers" (2023), the Middle East Tax Firm of the Year (2023). These awards are a recognition of how Deloitte makes an impact that matters to its clients, talent, and society.

We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we. Our organization has grown in scale and diversity, providing services across the region, with our shared culture remaining the same. We aim to help clients realize their ambitions, make a positive difference in society, and maximize the success of our people. This drive fuels the commitment and humanity that run deep through our every action.

Role overview: Business Analyst in M&A – Corporate Finance

During your tenure as a Business Analyst in M&A – Corporate Finance, you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:

Research key industry trends, company specific information and relevant industry financial data using various databases and tools available

Assist with building financial models to support clients with decision making and negotiations

Develop and analyse financial forecasts to estimate business valuation using different methodologies such as comparable companies, DCF and transaction multiples analysis and conduct sensitivity and scenario analysis

Analyse financial and other data using different tools and techniques for data visualization and industry research to help create insights

Assist with preparation of transaction collaterals such as teaser, information memorandum, etc.

Evaluate company’s operational and financial performance, financial position and capital structure

Understand the company’s business fundamentals, industry positioning and growth prospects

Assist senior team members with project management and coordinating multiple stakeholders across the transaction lifecycle

Leadership capabilities

Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact

Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent

Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track

Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills

Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or any related field – e.g. Maths, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business Administration

ACA or ACCA or CFA or MBA or equivalent, with emphasis on corporate finance, or investment analysis is a plus

Up to 2 years of experience in Corporate Finance, M&A Advisory or Investment Banking / Private Equity with experience in areas such as business valuations, mergers & acquisitions, financial modeling, and raising debt or equity

Willingness to pursue a financial or accounting designations (CFA / ACCA / CA)

Willing and able to travel and spend project time regionally

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Advanced level of technical proficiency and computer literacy particularly with spreadsheets (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Excellent business writing skills

Bilinguals (English & Arabic) preferred