Strategic Investments & M&A Leader - Data Center

Khazna Data Centers; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Khazna Data Centers is seeking a Director Investments & M&A to shape and execute the Group's investment and M&A agenda across the network. The role combines ownership of the investment underwriting strategy, leading complex transactions and governance over appraisal across Khazna and its subsidiaries.

The Director will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, drive Board-level investment narratives, and ensure capital deployment aligns with strategy, risk appetite, and return thresholds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in infrastructure investing, corporate development, project finance, investment banking, private equity, or M&A.
• Demonstrated track record of leading end-to-end transactions (including JVs and complex multi‑party structures).
• Deep expertise in financial modelling, valuation, and capital structure optimization.
• Proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders (Executive Committee and Board).
• Experience in building and leading teams, mentoring juniors, and setting high investment-analysis standards.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Group’s investment strategy, translating priorities into capital deployment plans.
• Lead investment underwriting for major data centre and infrastructure projects with robust assumptions and risk assessment.
• Oversee end-to-end M&A and JV opportunities, including sourcing, valuation, due diligence, structuring and negotiations.
• Establish and enhance investment governance, valuation standards, hurdle rates, and approval processes.
• Build strong relationships with investment banks, advisors, investors, and strategic partners.
• Lead and develop a high-performing investment team with a culture of rigor and value creation.
• Monitor market trends in data centres, digital infra, financing and regulation.
• Identify risks and opportunities and provide clear recommendations to maximize returns.

Skills

Investment strategy

Portfolio management

M&A & JV

Investment governance

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Market intelligence

Financial modelling

Valuation

Capital structure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field

MBA or CFA preferred

Job description

Khazna Data Centers is seeking a Director Investments & M&A to shape and execute the Group's investment and M&A agenda across the network. The role combines ownership of the investment underwriting strategy, leading complex transactions and governance over appraisal across Khazna and its subsidiaries.

The Director will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, drive Board-level investment narratives, and ensure capital deployment aligns with strategy, risk appetite, and return thresholds.