Corporate Development & M&A Director

About the role

A leading GCC‑based diversified conglomerate is building a new TMT platform and needs a senior Corporate Development & M&A Director. Reporting directly to the Group CEO, you will own the end‑to‑end process of sourcing, structuring and closing cross‑border acquisitions, joint ventures and greenfield investments across MENA, Central Asia and frontier markets.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, propose and originate M&A opportunities that align with the Group’s strategic objectives.
• Lead full 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.
• Maintain a live pipeline of targets in Telecom, Cloud and Digital Infrastructure.
• 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 & Technology deals.
• Background on the corporate/operator side and/or Investment Banking, Private Equity or Consulting.
• Demonstrated ability to originate, negotiate and close deals independently.
• 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/CFA is a plus.
• Fluent English; Russian is a strong advantage.

Required skills

• Financial modelling (DCF, LBO, transaction comparables).
• Valuation analysis.