Corporate Development & M&A Director

ABOUT THE ROLE

A leading GCC-based diversified conglomerate is seeking a Corporate Business Development & M&A Director to lead the build-out of its TMT platform. The role is responsible for sourcing, structuring, and executing cross-border acquisitions, joint ventures, and greenfield investments across MENA, Central Asia, and frontier markets. Reporting directly to the Group CEO, this is a senior principal role with full Board exposure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

▸ Identify, propose and originate M&A opportunities aligned with Group strategy

▸ Lead end-to-end deal execution — from thesis to Board approval to close

▸ Structure and negotiate acquisitions, JVs, carve-outs and infrastructure transactions

▸ Present investment cases to Board and Investment Committee

▸ Build and manage a live M&A pipeline across Telecom, Cloud, and Digital Infrastructure

▸ Lead cross-border due diligence, valuation, and contract negotiation

▸ Manage external advisors — banks, legal counsel, and consultants

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 12+ years of M&A experience with a proven track record in Telecom & Technology deals
• Experience on the corporate/operator side AND/OR Investment Banking, PE, or Consulting — ideally both
• Demonstrated ability to independently originate, propose, negotiate and close deals
• Track record of winning Board or Investment Committee approval
• Cross-border deal experience — CIS, MENA, GCC, or emerging markets preferred
• Strong financial modelling skills — DCF, LBO, trading and transaction comparables
• Master's degree in finance, Business or equivalent; MBA / CFA is an advantage
• English fluent; Russian is a strong advantage