Deal Origination & Strategic Partnerships Advisor
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Corvian Advisory is seeking a Deal Origination & Strategic Partnerships Advisor to source M&A opportunities across the GCC. The role involves building relationships with business owners and investors, identifying strategic transactions, and facilitating introductions.
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Responsibilities
- Source buy side and sell side M&A opportunities across the GCC
- Identify strategic acquisition targets and potential investors for clients
- Develop relationships with business owners, family offices, corporate groups, private investors, and industry leaders
- Understand client mandates and identify strategic transaction opportunities
- Facilitate introductions between potential buyers, sellers, investors, and strategic partners
- Maintain an active pipeline of transaction opportunities
- Monitor industry trends, consolidation opportunities, and emerging sectors
- Assist in expanding Corvian Advisory's market presence and referral network
- Work closely with internal transaction teams to support mandate conversion and execution
- Represent Corvian Advisory at networking events, conferences, and industry forums
Requirements
- 3+ years of relevant business development, corporate development, deal origination, investment, or strategic advisory experience
- Strong network within the GCC business community
- Demonstrated ability to identify and develop business opportunities
- Understanding of M&A, fundraising, investments, and strategic partnerships
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
- Commercial mindset with the ability to understand business models and industry dynamics
- Self driven and capable of working independently
- Prior experience in deal sourcing, transaction origination, or strategic business development is highly preferred
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Company Overview
- Corvian Advisory is a boutique corporate finance and transaction advisory firm specializing in M&A, capital raising, valuation, financial due diligence, and strategic advisory services across the GCC and international markets.
Position Overview
- Deal Origination & Strategic Partnerships Advisor
- Engagement Type: Full Time, Part Time, Independent Consultant, Remote / Hybrid
- Location: UAE Preferred; (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman)
Key Responsibilities
- Source buy side and sell side M&A opportunities across the GCC
- Identify strategic acquisition targets and potential investors for clients
- Develop relationships with business owners, family offices, corporate groups, private investors, and industry leaders
- Understand client mandates and identify strategic transaction opportunities
- Facilitate introductions between potential buyers, sellers, investors, and strategic partners
- Maintain an active pipeline of transaction opportunities
- Monitor industry trends, consolidation opportunities, and emerging sectors
- Assist in expanding Corvian Advisory's market presence and referral network
- Work closely with internal transaction teams to support mandate conversion and execution
- Represent Corvian Advisory at networking events, conferences, and industry forums
Requirements
- 3+ years of relevant business development, corporate development, deal origination, investment, or strategic advisory experience
- Strong network within the GCC business community
- Demonstrated ability to identify and develop business opportunities
- Understanding of M&A, fundraising, investments, and strategic partnerships
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
- Commercial mindset with the ability to understand business models and industry dynamics
- Self driven and capable of working independently
- Prior experience in deal sourcing, transaction origination, or strategic business development is highly preferred
Preferred Background
- M&A Advisory, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Business Brokerage, Commercial Banking, Real Estate Investment, Education Sector, Healthcare Sector, Manufacturing, Logistics & Supply Chain, Hospitality, Technology & Digital Businesses, Family Offices and Investment Groups
Compensation
- Competitive compensation and/or performance based success fee arrangements depending on experience, network strength, and engagement model.
Why Join Corvian Advisory?
- Work on cross border transactions and strategic mandates
- Flexible remote and part time opportunities
- Entrepreneurial and high performance environment
- Direct exposure to investors, founders, and decision makers
- Opportunity to build long term value through meaningful transactions
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