Senior M&A Strategy & Deal Execution Lead

Carter Knight FZ LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter Knight FZ LLC is seeking a Director of Mergers & Acquisitions to lead the Group’s M&A strategy and execution across multiple business verticals.

This senior leadership role requires a seasoned M&A professional with 10–15 years in corporate finance or strategy, a proven record of high‑value transactions, and the ability to steer cross‑functional teams and stakeholder relationships to create value.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of M&A, corporate finance, or strategy experience.
• Proven track record leading high‑value transactions.
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute long-term M&A strategies aligned with growth objectives.
• Lead evaluation, negotiation, and execution of transactions.
• Oversee due diligence, valuation, and post-deal integration.
• Build relationships with advisors, financial institutions, and regulators.
• Drive improvement of M&A processes, governance, and performance tracking.

Skills

M&A strategy

Deal origination

Corporate finance

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Carter Knight FZ LLC is seeking a Director of Mergers & Acquisitions to lead the Group’s M&A strategy and execution across multiple business verticals.

This senior leadership role requires a seasoned M&A professional with 10–15 years in corporate finance or strategy, a proven record of high‑value transactions, and the ability to steer cross‑functional teams and stakeholder relationships to create value.