International Business Development Strategist

3 days ago

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates AD Ports Group Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced International Business Development Strategist to join our team at AD Ports Group. As a key member of our global growth strategy team, you will play a crucial role in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities in international markets.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting market research, financial analysis, and strategic assessments to support the development of regional and country-specific strategies. You will work closely with senior executives to identify opportunities, develop business cases, and prepare investment proposals that drive the Group's global expansion.

Main Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis & Investment Evaluation:

  • Develop and maintain detailed financial models to assess investment opportunities and business feasibility.
  • Conduct valuation analysis using discounted cash flow (DCF), NPV, IRR, and other financial methodologies.
  • Conduct scenario analyses and sensitivity tests to assess deal viability and structure.

Market Research & Industry Analysis

  • Conduct industry benchmarking, competitor analysis, and trade flow assessments.
  • Identify trends and opportunities in ports, logistics, shipping, and economic zones.
  • Provide data-driven insights to support strategic planning and expansion.

Business Case Development & Strategic Planning

  • Assist in the development of long-term business strategies and growth plans.
  • Evaluate commercial and financial viability of new projects, partnerships, and acquisitions.
  • Support scenario planning and risk assessment for new initiatives.

M&A & Transaction Support:

  • Assist in mergers, acquisitions, and joint venture assessments, including due diligence.
  • Conduct financial and strategic analysis to support deal structuring and negotiations.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal frameworks for transactions.
  • Assist in development of competitive bid submission.

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination:

  • Work closely with finance, legal, operations, and strategy teams to align business objectives.
  • Support external engagements with investors, partners, and regulatory bodies.
  • Prepare executive reports, investor presentations, and board materials.

Project Management & Execution

  • Support project execution by tracking milestones, financial performance, and key deliverables.
  • Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring of business initiatives.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Prepare transaction progress update presentations.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

  • Monitor financial, legal, and regulatory considerations in business transactions.
  • Identify and assess risks related to investments, partnerships, and market conditions.
  • Ensure alignment with corporate governance and compliance standards.

Data Analytics & Financial Tools

  • Utilize Bloomberg, FactSet, PitchBook, Capital IQ, and other financial databases for research.
  • Develop dashboards and reports using Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools.
  • Leverage analytics to provide actionable insights for business development.

Requirements:

To succeed in this role, you will require:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree or CFA a plus).

Language Skills:

  • Fluent in English (both written and verbal).
  • Proficiency in other languages is a plus, depending on the regions of focus.

Years of Experience:

  • A Minimum 05 – 10 years of experience in a similar role / International Business Development, Corporate Finance, Banking, Private Equity, Consulting, International Consulting Firm (internship experience may be considered).

Nature of Experience:

  • Conduct market research and financial analysis to identify global expansion opportunities in ports, logistics, and economic zones.
  • Develop financial models, feasibility studies, and investment proposals.
  • Support M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships through due diligence and valuation.
  • Assist in regional and country-specific strategy development.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive business growth.
  • Track project performance, assess risks, and ensure regulatory compliance.

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