Corporate Development & M&A Director

A leading GCC-based diversified conglomerate is seeking a Corporate Business Development & M&A Director to lead the build-out of its TMT platform.

Reports directly to the Group CEO and this is a senior principal role with full Board exposure.

• 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 the 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—including banks, legal counsel, and consultants

• 12+ years of M&A experience with a proven track record in Telecom & Technology deals
• Experience on the corporate/operator side and/or in 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—including 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