Job Description

DP World

Senior Director, Business Development

Job id: 602483

19 Nov 2025

Job Location

United Arab Emirates

Experience

7 to 10 years

Qualification Level

Graduate; Post Graduate; MBA / Management Post Graduates; CA / CS / CFA / All Professional Finance Degrees

Job Function

Sales / Retail / Corporate / Business Development
Top Management

Skillset

Transaction management and strategic planning , business modeling, valuation, and analytical skills

Preferred Jobseekers

Jobseekers from any country

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Lead the development and execution of business growth strategies, including greenfield concessions, projects, acquisitions, partnerships, and divestitures
Conduct and coordinate with internal resources to conduct in depth research, analysis, and due diligence on the relevant asset, geography, market, competitive environment, regulatory environment, engineering & technical matters, operational requirements, and funding alternatives
Prepare and review detailed/comprehensive three-statement financial models and valuation analyses to assess the viability and potential returns of proposed investments
Prepare valuation analysis of potential opportunities by applying a variety of techniques including discounted cash flow, dividend discount model, comparable companies, and comparable transactions
Assist business units in reviewing and criticizing business plans and assumptions, and stress-testing them for variances in key operational and commercial assumptions
Provide guidance to the region on their projects and their process through the DP World approval process, including preparing project briefs and presentations to secure internal approvals
Identify and analyze key risks identified in due diligence and potential mitigants including preparing risk matrixes which articulate key risks identified within each project or transaction and mitigating actions (e.g., value adjustment, contractual protections)
Lead the negotiation and analysis of term sheets and transaction documentation covering, among others, tenders, concessions, financing, share purchase agreements and shareholders agreements.
Coordinate with internal teams and external advisors to perform due diligence on strategic initiatives
Provide ongoing monitoring and analysis of existing investments to ensure alignment with strategic goals
Act as an ambassador for DP World at all times when working; promoting and demonstrating positive behaviors in harmony with DP World’s principles, values, and culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in all activities; understanding and following DP World’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies
Prepare presentations and reports to communicate findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders
Maintain an analytical database for market trends, competitor benchmarks, and project performance.
Perform other related duties as assigned
The above outlined responsibilities are not exhaustive, and you may be required to carry out other tasks that are appropriate to your role in addition to these

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Degree level education in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or a related field Post-graduate/professional qualification in Finance preferred (e.g., MBA, CFA and/or related qualification)
7–10 years of progressive experience in business development, corporate finance, or related fields, with exposure to transaction management and strategic planning
Strong financial modelling skills; Comprehensive understanding of business modeling, valuation, and analytical skills
Experience managing multiple projects in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment
Excellent communication and relationship management skills
Ability to synthesize data from multiple sources and present concise recommendations
Proficient in business applications and data analysis tools
Hold & maintain professional/academic qualifications or other appropriate expertise
Strong project management and strategic planning capabilities
Ability to utilize multiple sources of information and integrate the data into concise and well reasoned output
Ability to respond to aggressive timelines without compromising the quality of output

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