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.
Line of Service: Advisory
Industry/Sector: Not Applicable
Specialism: Delivering Deal Value
Management Level: Senior Manager
Job Description & Summary:
The Delivering Deal Value (DDV) team is part of the Deals Strategy & Operations business unit. Our fast-growing practice focuses on providing support for potential, actual transactions and assists clients in all operational integration aspects of the transaction, pre and post completion, including: Buy side operational, integration due diligence; Synergy development and review; Sell-side due diligence; Carve-out; Turnaround; Taking control and 100-day planning; Value creation plan; Mergers & Acquisitions Integration; Post-acquisition performance improvement.
Role Responsibilities:
- Oversee post-merger integrations within the Financial Services sector, identifying and leveraging synergies to enhance value creation and ensure successful integration of acquisitions.
- Identify synergies and value creation opportunities throughout the deal lifecycle, providing strategic insights to maximize the potential of transactions.
- Provide expert advice on setting deal strategies, managing post-deal execution, and supporting operational due diligence for potential acquisitions.
- Develop and refine technology and digital strategies tailored to the Financial Services sector, including banking (digital banking) and payments.
- Assist clients with Day 1 readiness activities to ensure smooth transitions and operational continuity post-acquisition.
- Oversee and manage post-deal technology integration, ensuring alignment with the client’s business objectives and smooth implementation of technology solutions.
- Identify and pursue opportunities to sell additional services and new engagements, collaborating with the DDV team and the wider PwC network.
- Lead business development efforts, including drafting proposals and creating marketing materials to secure new mandates.
- Manage client expectations, ensuring the scope of work is completed to PwC’s standards of excellence and in line with the agreed-upon contract.
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the key trends and challenges in the Financial Services sector, particularly in the Middle East region, to better serve client needs.
Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience in financial services technology preferably from a consulting background.
- Experience overseeing integrations within the Financial Services sector, with a focus on identifying and leveraging synergies to enhance value creation and ensure successful integration of acquisitions.
- Deep experience in conventional or digital banking (or both) within the technology department of a financial institution, with hands-on experience in day-to-day technology implementation and technology integrations.
- Proven experience in developing technology and digital strategies tailored to the Financial Services sector, including digital banking and payments.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver complex projects from start to finish, with a results-driven mindset.
- Possess a deep understanding of investment strategies, deal structuring, and the M&A process, bringing valuable insights and solutions to complex transactions and investment opportunities.
- Proficiency in consulting tools and techniques, including PowerPoint, Excel, and other relevant software.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with a focus on delivering value through technology.
- Excellent communication skills, able to present ideas clearly and confidently to diverse audiences.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines efficiently.
- Arabic language skills would be an asset.
- Your flexibility to travel 40-60% of the time. 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.
Why you’ll love PwC:
We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of amazing teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at https://www.pwc.com/m1/en/about-us/life-at-pwc.html