M&A Manager

LNDMRK; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity / ESOP

Direct access to founders

High ownership & fast progression

UAE visa sponsorship

Health insurance

Job summary

LNDMRK is seeking a high-impact Corporate Development / M&A Manager to source and execute transactions directly with the founders and leadership team. This hands-on role offers ownership in a lean, fast-moving environment and the opportunity to shape how the platform scales through strategic acquisitions.

You will lead deal origination, financial modelling, due diligence, and post-acquisition value creation, with UAE visa sponsorship and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in investment banking, PE, or corporate development.
• Strong execution across full deal lifecycle from origination to close.
• Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to operate in ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Identify acquisition targets and build a strong deal pipeline.
• Lead end-to-end financial analysis, valuation, and deal structuring.
• Coordinate due diligence across financial, legal, and commercial workstreams.
• Prepare investment memos and present to founders and investors.
• Drive post-acquisition value creation and integration planning.

Skills

M&A experience

Private equity

Corporate development

Financial modelling

Deal sourcing

Job description

Role Summary

We are looking for a high-impact Corporate Development / M&A Manager to work directly with the founders and leadership team at Lndmrk on sourcing and executing transactions. This is a hands-on role in a lean, fast-moving environment ideal for someone who wants real ownership and exposure, and who wants to help build a company through M&A rather than operate inside a large corporate structure. You will drive our acquisition strategy across fragmented service industries and play a central role in shaping how the platform scales.

Key Responsibilities

Deal Origination & Strategy

• Identify acquisition targets across fragmented service industries including business services and consumer services.
• Build relationships with founders, advisors, and intermediaries to generate a strong deal pipeline.
• Conduct market mapping and develop sector investment theses to guide acquisition priorities.

Transaction Execution

• Lead end-to-end financial analysis, valuation, and deal structuring.
• Build detailed operating and valuation models to support investment decisions.
• Coordinate due diligence across financial, legal, and commercial workstreams.
• Support negotiations and manage transaction documentation through to close.

Founder & Leadership Support

Prepare investment memos and present directly to senior leadership and investors.

Work closely with the CEO and founders on strategic initiatives and growth planning.

Post-Acquisition Value Creation

Support integration planning and ongoing performance tracking of acquired businesses.

Help define synergy capture frameworks and identify operational improvements.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• 5-7 years of experience in investment banking (M&A), private equity, or corporate development.
• Strong execution track record across the full deal lifecycle, from origination to close.
• Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset — comfortable with ambiguity and a fast pace.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage credibly with founders and senior stakeholders.

Preferred

• Prior exposure to services sectors or roll-up acquisition strategies.
• Experience working in early-stage or high-growth startup environments.
• Existing network of deal intermediaries, advisors, or founder relationships in the GCC.

Who You Are

Ownership-Driven

You treat every deal as if it is your own business on the line — thorough, decisive, and accountable.

Analytically Sharp

You are comfortable in complex models and can translate numbers into a clear investment narrative.

Relationship-Focused

You build genuine trust with founders and counterparties, which is what gets you into the best deals.

Fast & Adaptable

You thrive in lean teams, move quickly, and are comfortable making decisions with imperfect information.

Entrepreneurial

You are motivated by building something, not just executing within a defined process.

Clear Communicator

You can present a complex thesis to a board or explain a deal structure to a founder in plain language.

What We Offer

• Equity / ESOP participation with meaningful upside tied to platform growth.
• Direct access to founders and real decision-making from day one.
• High ownership, autonomy, and fast career progression versus traditional corporate environments.
• UAE visa sponsorship and comprehensive health insurance.