Director M&A - Business Development

Remotedxb; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation Software Inc. seeks an experienced M&A sourcing professional for the MENA region, based in Dubai. You will build a long-term pipeline by engaging founders, executives, and investors while mapping markets and assessing verticals.

You will support the acquisition process from opportunity evaluation through due diligence and integration, coordinating with cross-functional teams to apply CSI best practices.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of relevant experience, ideally with 5+ years at a tier-one management consulting firm, private equity, or investment bank.
• Demonstrated ability to generate leads and maintain a long-term pipeline in a market-facing role.
• Strong existing network of founders, executives, and investors within the MENA region.
• Deep understanding of the MENA business and technology landscape.
• Undergraduate degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute the MENA M&A sourcing strategy, identifying priority markets and target verticals.
• Build long-term relationships with owners of vertical market software businesses, bankers, and venture capital communities in MENA.
• Conduct in-depth market research, vertical mapping, and competitive landscape analysis.
• Maintain tracking of sourcing activity, outreach progress, and deal pipeline via dashboards and reports.
• Support the acquisition cycle from opportunity evaluation and financial modelling to due diligence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate newly acquired businesses using CSI best practices.

Skills

Lead generation

Pipeline management

Market research

Financial analysis

Financial modelling

Transaction execution

Networking in MENA

CRM tools

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business or CS

MBA

PMP

CA/CPA/ACC A/ACA

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Create and execute the MENA M&A sourcing strategy, identifying priority markets and target verticals
• Build long-term relationships with owners of vertical market software businesses, bankers, and venture capital communities in MENA
• Conduct in-depth market research, vertical mapping, and competitive landscape analysis
• Maintain tracking of sourcing activity, outreach progress, and deal pipeline via dashboards and reports
• Support the acquisition cycle from opportunity evaluation and financial modelling to due diligence
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate newly acquired businesses using CSI best practices

Requirements

• 8-10+ years of relevant experience, ideally with 5+ years at a tier-one management consulting firm, private equity, or investment bank
• Demonstrated ability to generate leads and maintain a long-term pipeline in a market-facing role
• Strong existing network of founders, executives, and investors within the MENA region
• Deep understanding of the MENA business and technology landscape
• Undergraduate degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field
• Ability to work independently in a build-from-scratch environment with shifting priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, PMP, CA, CPA, ACCA, or ACA qualification
• Experience with CRM tools and pipeline reporting
• Experience in financial analysis, modelling, or transaction execution

About the Company

Constellation Software Inc. is a global acquirer and long-term owner of vertical market software businesses. Its subsidiary, Contour Software, serves as a dedicated Global Centre supporting over 150 divisional and corporate departments globally.