Company Description
ZALA is an entrepreneurial advisory and investment platform focused on cross-border M&A, strategic advisory, and financing solutions. We work closely with founders, corporates, investors, and strategic partners across international markets, with a strong focus on the UAE, Spain & Latam, and the US.
We operate in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment where team members are expected to think independently, execute at a high level, and contribute directly to the growth of the platform.
We are looking for an Associate who wants significant exposure, direct access to decision-making, and the opportunity to work across a broad range of strategic and transaction-related initiatives.
Role Overview
The Associate will play a central role in the execution of M&A transactions, strategic advisory mandates, and financing solutions initiatives, working directly with senior leadership in a highly entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment.
The role combines analytical rigor with hands-on execution across cross-border transactions, capital raising processes, and strategic projects for clients and partners.
This is a high-responsibility position with significant exposure from day one, requiring the ability to operate independently across multiple workstreams while interacting with senior stakeholders, investors, and advisors.
Preferred location: Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Candidates based in the UAE are strongly preferred.
Key responsibilities:
M&A, Strategic Advisory & Financing Execution:
Deal Flow & Pipeline Management:
Partnerships & Strategic Initiatives:
Corporate Finance & Strategic Projects:
Internal Infrastructure & Processes:
Profile:
M&A / Investment Banking
Corporate Finance
Private Equity
or top-tier consulting with transaction exposure
Languages:
What we value:
Why join ZALA:
