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Safi Global

Corporate Development & Investment Strategy Manager

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SAFI GLOBALis an investment holding company managing and scaling multiple businesses under one group, includingLaundry, Ladies Salon, Real Estate, Kids Play Area, Automotive PPF Workshop, and other strategic retail and service ventures. The group focuses on identifying high-potential opportunities, executing business expansion, and building scalable, profitable brands across diverse sectors

The ideal candidate will combinemarket research, financial analysis, and hands-on project execution, with strong knowledge of theUAE market & GCC Matket , new project launches, and location-based retail opportunities.

Salary Range from AED 8,000 to AED 12,000

Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Expansion & Market Research

  • Identify and evaluatenew business opportunitiesacross Laundry, Salon, Real Estate, Kids Play Areas, Automotive (PPF Workshop), and other retail concepts.
  • Tracknew project launches, mall openings, community developments, and high-potential locationsacross the UAE.
  • Conductarea-based market researchincluding footfall analysis, demographics, competition mapping, pricing benchmarks, and demand assessment.
  • Provide recommendations onbest locations, business formats, and expansion strategies.

Corporate Development & M&A

  • Conduct market research to identifypotential acquisition, partnership, or franchise opportunitiesaligned with company strategy.
  • Assess target companies forstrategic fit, financial performance, operational strength, and scalability.
  • Maintain and administer theM&A / expansion funnel, tracking opportunities, status, and next actions.
  • Lead and coordinatedue diligence(financial, legal, operational, commercial) with internal teams and external advisors.
  • Developfinancial models, valuations, scenario analysis, ROI calculations, and synergy assessments.
  • Supportdeal structuring, including seller-based financing strategies where applicable.
  • Assist in negotiations onpricing, structure, and commercial terms.
  • Support post-dealintegration and execution of expansion plans.
  • Must have knowledge about Business Setup activity

Investment Advisory & Strategic Planning

  • Provideinvestment insights and strategic recommendationsbased on market trends and financial analysis.
  • Support management incapital allocation decisionsand prioritisation of expansion projects.
  • Identify risks, bottlenecks, and operational gaps in proposed investments or expansions.

Project Coordination & Execution

  • Coordinate with internal departments (Operations, Finance, HR, Marketing, Legal) to gather updates on ongoing projects.
  • Trackprogress, deadlines, budgets, and deliverablesacross multiple expansion and business initiatives.
  • Ensure alignment betweenstrategy, execution, and business goals.
  • Escalate issues and delays to management with clear action plans.
  • Maintain properdocumentation, reports, and follow-upson pending tasks.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Strategy, or related field.
  • 510 years experience in Corporate Development, Investment Advisory, Strategy, Consulting, or Business Expansion.
  • Driving License is Must
  • Strong exposure to retail, service-based businesses, real estate, or multi-unit operations.
  • Proven expertise in market research, financial modeling, feasibility studies, and ROI analysis.
  • Strong understanding of the UAE/ GCC market, locations, mall ecosystems, and upcoming developments.
  • Ability to conceptualize ideas and execute them end-to-end.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Highly organized, proactive, and execution-focused mindset.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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