Manager - M&A, Investments & Business Development (CFA Qualified)

Callan Hawkins; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Callan Hawkins in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a high-calibre Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Development to drive growth through strategic investments and collaborations in the energy and waste management sector.

You will lead end-to-end M&A processes, build partnerships, and support international expansion across diverse markets, reporting to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 7-8 years of M&A and business development experience within the energy, utilities, or waste management sectors.
• End-to-end M&A transactions and driving business development initiatives.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation (DCF & comps), and due diligence.
• Good understanding of energy markets, regulatory landscape, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and execute M&A, investment, and strategic partnership opportunities within the energy and waste management sectors.
• Lead end-to-end M&A processes, including target screening, due diligence, financial modelling, valuation, and deal execution.
• Drive business development initiatives to expand the company’s portfolio in energy and environmental services.
• Support international expansion across emerging and global markets.
• Build and manage relationships with investors, financial institutions, and strategic partners.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to execute strategic transactions and initiatives.
• Prepare and present investment proposals, business cases, and reports to senior management.
• Oversee post-acquisition integration, performance tracking, and synergy realization.
• Monitor market trends and industry developments to identify new growth opportunities.

Skills

M&A execution

Financial modelling

Valuation (DCF & comps)

Due diligence

Business development

Cross-border transactions

Stakeholder management

Arabic language

English language

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering (related)

MBA

CFA

ACCA

CPA

FMVA

Job description

We are seeking a high-calibre, results-driven professional to join a leading organization in the energy and waste management sector in the UAE as Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Development. The role focuses on driving growth through strategic investments, M&A, and business development initiatives, requiring global business exposure and the ability to work effectively across diverse, multicultural markets.

Job Responsibilities Will Include:

• Identify, evaluate, and execute M&A, investment, and strategic partnership opportunities within the energy and waste management sectors.
• Lead end-to-end M&A processes, including target screening, due diligence, financial modelling, valuation, and deal execution.
• Drive business development initiatives to expand the company’s portfolio in energy and environmental services.
• Support international expansion across emerging and global markets.
• Build and manage relationships with investors, financial institutions, and strategic partners.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to execute strategic transactions and initiatives.
• Prepare and present investment proposals, business cases, and reports to senior management.
• Oversee post-acquisition integration, performance tracking, and synergy realization.
• Monitor market trends and industry developments to identify new growth opportunities.

Key Skills and Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Professional certification such as CFA, ACCA, CPA, or FMVA required.
• 7 - 8 years of M&A and business development experience within the energy, utilities, or waste management sectors.
• Proven experience executing end-to-end M&A transactions and driving business development initiatives.
• Strong expertise in financial modelling, valuation (DCF & comparable analysis), and due diligence.
• Good understanding of energy markets (renewables, power, waste-to-energy, sustainability) and the regulatory landscape.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and commercial acumen.
• Experience with cross-border transactions is an advantage.
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English is required.