Corporate Development & M&A Director

About the role

A leading GCC‑based diversified conglomerate is building a new TMT platform and needs a senior leader to drive its corporate development and M&A activities across the region. Reporting directly to the Group CEO, the Director will have full Board exposure and will be responsible for sourcing, structuring and executing cross‑border transactions.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, propose and originate M&A opportunities that align with the Group’s strategic objectives.
• Lead end‑to‑end deal execution, from initial thesis through Board approval to closing.
• Structure and negotiate acquisitions, joint ventures, carve‑outs and infrastructure transactions.
• Present investment cases to the Board and Investment Committee.
• Build and maintain a live M&A pipeline covering Telecom, Cloud and Digital Infrastructure assets.
• Conduct cross‑border due diligence, valuation and contract negotiations.
• Manage external advisors including banks, legal counsel and consultants.

Required profile

• 12+ years of M&A experience with a proven track record in Telecom and Technology deals.
• Background on the corporate/operator side and/or in Investment Banking, Private Equity or Consulting.
• Demonstrated ability to originate, negotiate and close transactions independently.
• Successful experience obtaining Board or Investment Committee approval.
• Cross‑border deal experience in CIS, MENA, GCC or emerging markets.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Business or equivalent; MBA or CFA is a plus.
• Fluent English; Russian language skills are a strong advantage.

Required skills

• Technology
• Transaction comparables
• DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) modelling
• LBO (Leveraged Buy‑Out) analysis
• Financial Modelling
• Telecom sector expertise