DP World Hiring for Manager – Corporate Finance and Business Development Job at Dubai Full Time

Job Purpose:

Assist the team in evaluating, conducting due diligence, structuring and negotiating potential transactions across the Group’s global presence including greenfield developments, concessions, strategic expansion plans, acquisitions, divestments and restructurings.

Ownership of numerical analysis to assist the team assess viability of potential investments from a commercial and financial perspective.

Key Accountabilities:

• Coordinate with internal resources to conduct due diligence on the asset, geography, market, competitive environment, regulatory environment, engineering & technical matters, operational requirements and funding alternatives
• Assist business units in reviewing business plans and stress-testing them for variances in key operational assumptions
• Prepare comprehensive three-statement financial models to project business performance and conduct sensitivity analyses in order to assess potential returns to DP World
• Prepare valuation analysis of a potential opportunity by applying a variety of techniques including discounted cash flow, comparable companies and comparable transactions
• Analyse key risks identified in due diligence and potential mitigants
• Prepare project briefs and presentations to secure internal approvals
• Assist in the review and negotiation of term sheets and transaction documentation covering, among others, tenders, concessions, financings, share purchase agreements and shareholders agreements
• Oversee and manage the overall process within the required timeframe to ensure key deadlines are met
• Assist in selection and appointment of external resources including for legal, tax, financial, commercial and technical due diligence, as necessary
• Assist Treasury team in securing financing for projects including preparation of financial models with appropriate covenants to share with third-party lenders
• Regular monitoring of completed investments
• Continuously improve Business Development policies and procedures used at Head Office and Regional Offices
• Assist in other corporate-level initiatives as required, such as supporting the development of regional and corporate strategy

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Professional qualification in finance ACA, CIMA or MBA;
• Minimum 5-7 years of a progressive finance career path;
• Understanding of cash-flows, debt structuring and business valuation;
• Ability to demonstrate a range of the skills considered desirable viz:
  • proficient in using business applications
  • comprehensive understanding of development within the Ports & Logistics industry
  • strong numerical and analytical skills;
  • excellent team working and team leadership skills;
  • communication and interpersonal skills;
  • project and time management;
  • dedication, energy and commitment;
  • self-confidence and ability to make difficult decisions;
  • Ability to respond to aggressive timelines without compromising the quality of output