Saleh, Barsoum & Abdel Aziz – Grant Thornton (SBA – Grant Thornton) is part of a global network of 73,000 experts in member firms across 149 markets. 

And while we serve clients from offices in every corner of the globe, each one of us shares a singular commitment: to go beyond in everything we do. Whether that’s driving value for clients, doing better for the people we work with, or giving back to the communities in which we operate – we’re always going that one step further. 

How? By bringing together exceptional people who want to make an exceptional impact. We foster an inclusive environment where every individual is encouraged to be their authentic selves within a supportive team. And our flatter structure gives people the autonomy to shape their career paths from day one and contribute to positive transformations within the firm. In short, we give people the tools they need to succeed in an environment that values who they are so they can go beyond with us. 

About the role: 

Dynamic organizations need a broad range of advisory services to support their ambitions and growth. Our advisory services are designed to help business achieve these objectives and navigate a complex array of opportunities, challenges, and risks along the way.

At SBA – Grant Thornton, our experienced practitioners work with clients as true partners to provide tailored solutions. From understanding their risk profiles to deep knowledge of their industries, our experts help clients make bold moves, expand into new markets, or unlock capital that propels them forward. 

As part of the team, you’ll work with clients of all sizes, across industries, and on numerous types of engagements, including:

• Mergers and acquisitions;
• Transaction advisory services;
• Valuations;
• Forensics; and
• Structuring.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Senior Analysts / Managers in helping entrepreneurial businesses to assess the true commercial potential of their planned acquisitions and understand how the purchase might serve their longer-term strategic goals.
• Assist with the making of investment decisions throughout the transaction process, helping achieve the best possible outcome at the point of the transaction and on the longer term.
• Work closely with our valuation specialists, blending technical expertise with a pragmatic outlook to support clients during valuing businesses, transactions, restructuring, disputes, complex, and cross-border valuations.
• Assist with building integrated financial models for pricing and structuring deals and assessing the feasibility of new projects and quantifying returns, risks and sensitivities for making better decisions. 
• Help clients identify, mitigate and respond to regulations and litigations by assessing their current status and setting out a bespoke plan to bring the client back to business as usual.

Qualifications and skills:

• A bachelor’s degree in finance or related field, with strong academic credentials. 
• A willingness to pursue a financial designation e.g. CFA.
• Advanced level of technical proficiency and computer literacy, particularly with spreadsheets (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and presentations. 
• Strong analytical and research skills, attention to detail, and ability to problem solve.