M&A Lead, KSA

M&A Lead, Middle East 

ERM is a global consulting firm and the world’s largest pure‑play consultancy. We partner with leading organisations to address complex challenges and unlock commercial opportunity across rapidly evolving markets. 

The Middle East continues to experience substantial investment activity across traditional sectors including energy, diversified industry, infrastructure, logistics, water, and national transformation programmes. Sovereign wealth funds and major regional investment groups are actively deploying capital into both regional and international assets, while global private equity houses and institutional investors increasingly engage with the region from a fundraising perspective. 

These organisations are seeking credible insight, stewardship, responsible investment guidance and support in aligning investment strategies with emerging regulations and global expectations. This presents a major opportunity for ERM to expand its  and technical advisory footprint across the Middle East by building deeper, in‑country relationships at senior level. 

We are seeking a Partner or Director for KSA, whose primary role is to open doors, identify clients, cultivate long‑term relationships and secure major  and  advisory mandates. The value of this individual lies in navigating the regional investment landscape, speaking to clients in a culturally aligned way and connecting Middle Eastern capital owners to ERM’s global  expertise. 

Role Profile: 

Market Access and Strategic Relationship Building 

• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across sovereign wealth funds, national investment entities, regional conglomerates and Middle Eastern corporate groups. 

• Engage clients in a culturally informed and commercially credible manner. 

• Identify high‑value  advisory opportunities aligned to the region’s investment priorities across energy, diversified industry, infrastructure and strategic transformation. 

• Act as ERM’s primary relationship lead for key investors and capital allocators. 

and Responsible Investment Engagement 

• Communicate the value of ERM’s , and responsible investment offerings in a way that resonates with regional clients. 

• Understand how investors integrate into investment decisions, fund structures and long‑term asset stewardship. 

• Draw on knowledge of institutional investing and private equity to translate ERM’s and capabilities into commercially relevant propositions. 

Opportunity Creation and Work Winning 

• Originate new client relationships and pipeline opportunities across priority Middle Eastern markets. 

• Lead senior discussions that position ERM as a trusted adviser for strategy, responsible investment frameworks, reporting, climate risk and related themes. 

• Work closely with ERM’s global specialists to shape winning proposals and assemble delivery teams. 

• Focus on opening doors, initiating conversations and securing mandates. Technical delivery will be managed by ERM’s broader team. 

Collaboration and Internal Leadership 

• Collaborate with ERM Partners across , Corporate , M&A and Low Carbon Economy to ensure regional opportunities are converted and delivered. 

• Advise internal teams on cultural expectations, engagement norms and relationship‑building approaches unique to the Middle Eastern market. 

• Contribute to developing a regional growth plan for advisory services. 

Reputation and Market Presence 

• Represent ERM in the regional investment community through targeted engagement at events, investor roundtables and senior forums. 

• Strengthen ERM’s visibility with sovereign wealth funds and key decision‑making bodies. 

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Middle Eastern investment priorities, regional strategy agendas and evolution. 

Candidate Profile 

• Strong background in corporate finance, institutional investing, private equity or investment advisory. 

• Deep relationships within the Middle Eastern investment ecosystem including sovereign wealth funds, investment holding companies and major corporate groups.  

• Experience engaging senior financial stakeholders on ,  or responsible‑investment themes. Proven ability to originate client relationships and win advisory work. 

• Ability to navigate complex regional decision‑making landscapes. 

• Highly credible in front of senior investors and executives. 

• Strong networker who builds trust quickly and can speak the language of Middle Eastern investment culture. 

• Strategic and commercially minded, able to identify where ERM’s  expertise aligns with client agendas. 

• A Partner title may unlock more access; if Partner level, the individual must bring demonstrable and well‑established relationships. 

• Director‑level candidates may also be considered if they show exceptional potential and specific market access. 

The Company 

 is our business.  

As the largest global pure play consultancy, ERM partners with the world’s leading organisations, creating innovative solutions to  challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.  

ERM’s diverse team of 8,000+ world-class experts in over 150 offices in 40 countries and territories combine strategic transformation and technical delivery to help clients operationalize at pace and scale. ERM calls this capability its “boots to boardroom” approach - a comprehensive service model that helps organizations to accelerate the integration of into their strategy and operations.  

The Partnership 

This is a Senior Partner opportunity. Our partnership model is a significant differentiator for ERM in that it presents an almost unique opportunity for leading consultants in a truly global firm to own and contribute to the direction and success of the company. Our partnership model offers unparalleled opportunities for leaders with ambition, vision and proven  expertise, providing meaningful equity ownership with significant financial and intangible rewards. 

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