Overview
Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.
With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.
Our Deals practice helps clients create, execute, and realise value from transactions. We provide innovative solutions across the deal lifecycle, leveraging data-driven insights to guide strategic decisions and maximise value.
The 70-person PwC Corporate Finance team is the largest team in the region and acts as lead financial advisers on buy-side and sell-side transactions, supporting clients with acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures, and capital raising. We work with leading companies and investors to deliver strategic growth and value creation.
As a Corporate Finance Director in Riyadh, KSA, you’ll work as part of a market-leading team of deal makers from origination to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead the origination and execution of M&A transactions, joint ventures, and partnerships, including structuring, negotiating, and closing deals
- Execute live transactions for inbound and outbound investments for strategic and financial investors
- Provide advice to emerging companies seeking growth capital and shareholders seeking value through restructuring and divestment
- Evaluate key deal issues and potential deal breakers
- Negotiate pricing and review commercial terms with corporate advisers and legal teams
- Lead the preparation of pitches and play a key role in deal origination
- Engage with senior management and business owners to assess performance and commercial considerations
- Deliver credible valuation analysis to support informed decision-making
- Contribute to pursuit teams and proposal development with innovative approaches
- Train and mentor junior team members
- Significant experience in corporate finance or investment banking
- Strong and demonstrable M&A experience and an active client network in Saudi Arabia
- Proven ability to originate and execute deals
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strategic mindset with attention to detail and ability to see the big picture
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic
- Professional qualifications such as CFA, CPA, CA, or MBA are highly regarded
- Your flexibility to travel within the Middle East region and occasionally internationally. This means we may require you to work away from your base office location on a regular basis and frequent overnight stays may be required.
At PwC Middle East, we expect all our people to embody the skills and behaviours of The PwC Professional, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level.
At PwC Middle East, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll build a meaningful career, supported by rewards and benefits that help you thrive. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and programs that promote well-being, balance, and personal growth. You’ll have access to continuous learning, digital upskilling, and a collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity. Discover more about Life at PwC Middle East.
About PwC Middle East
At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,200 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.
