Manager / Senior Manager

Due to continued growth, Paxon requires a Corporate Finance Manager / Senior Manager to join our expanding team. The role will be located in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Paxon Group (Paxon) is a leading advisory firm providing financial and commercial advice on projects across Australia, the broader Asia Pacific region and the Middle East.

We specialise in the design and delivery of bespoke financial solutions for major infrastructure transactions and projects. Established over 30 years ago, we work with decision makers who want to enable change. Our people are innovative, creative and experts in delivering value-enhancing advice.

We offer a full range of advisory services including:

• Financing and structuring of projects
• Infrastructure development, structuring and procurement
• Financial modelling, analysis and independent reviews
• Business case and feasibility study development
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Project finance
• Public Private Partnerships (PPPs)
• Unsolicited proposal development
• Transaction management

Paxon has market-leading expertise in infrastructure including healthcare, education, social and affordable housing, urban renewal and real estate development, energy, corrections, water and ports sectors.

The firm has advised on over US$130 billion of infrastructure and commercial projects over the last 20 years.

The Paxon team provides commercial and strategic advice to a range of public, private and ASX listed organisations and plays a key role in projects and programs across multiple sectors and jurisdictions.

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to engage with clients and stakeholders across the Middle East, providing expert advice and leadership in various aspects of infrastructure development and financing, including:

• Commercial and strategic financial advice
• Structuring of projects and ventures, including commercial and financial structures and arrangements
• Assessment of procurement and financing options
• Business case and feasibility study writing
• Client and stakeholder communication, consultation and engagement
• Client presentations and written reports providing clear and concise interpretation and analysis of financial model findings aligned to client and project requirements
• Interpretation and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data that will be utilised to inform various stakeholder investment / financing decisions
• Mergers and acquisition advice
• Transaction advisory services

The successful candidate must be willing to travel throughout the GCC to provide expert advice to our clients across the region.

To be successful in this role, you will have approximately 5 years' relevant experience in a similar role. Experience in financial commercial transactions in infrastructure and real estate is required. Candidates with experience at the Big 4 or Investment Banking organisations are encouraged to apply.

The role is suited to candidates with:

• Excellent communication skills with Arabic as a first language and excellent proficiency in business English
• Financial and commercial acumen
• Understanding of project financing and commercial structures for project delivery
• Negotiation skills and the ability to navigate discussions to achieve desired outcomes
• Excellent analytical and research skills
• Advanced document writing and presentation preparation skills

If you possess the skills and experience outlined above, we encourage you to apply by submitting your resume and cover letter to (email protected)

This is a great opportunity to join a team embarking on an exciting journey of growth, contributing to leading infrastructure projects across the Middle East.