Manager - M&A Business Development

Perseus Group; Pakistan; Remote; PKR 41,551,000 - 63,712,000; Full time

Job summary

Andromeda Group is seeking a Manager of M&A, MENA to support its Boson Portfolio in building and executing a regional expansion strategy across the MENA region. This role reports to the Vice President, M&A and collaborates with the Boson Portfolio MD, and senior leadership on strategic reporting, market development, and acquisition pipeline execution.

Based in the MENA region, the role will be remote until a regional acquisition is completed or a local office is established.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in M&A, strategy, or investment roles.
• Proven lead generation and deal pipeline experience.
• Strong network with founders, executives, investors.
• Academic degree in business, CS, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop country-level market coverage and ecosystem intel.
• Identify B2B software acquisitions matching criteria.
• Maintain sourcing dashboards, reports, and pipelines.
• Coordinate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Industry network

CRM tools

Market research

Lead generation

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Ambiguity handling

Education

Undergraduate degree in business/CS

PMP/MBA/CA/CPA/ACCA asset

Tools

CRM software

Market research databases

Job description

The Andromeda Group is looking for a Manager of M&A, MENA, to support the Boson Portfolio in building and executing its regional expansion strategy across the MENA region. This role will report to the Vice President, M&A, while working closely with the Managing Director of the Boson Portfolio, the Andromeda head office team, and senior leadership on strategic reporting, market development, and acquisition pipeline execution.

Location:

Based in the MENA region, ideally Turkey, the UAE or KSA, the role will remain remote until a regional acquisition is completed or a local office is established. The candidate should be comfortable with frequent coordination with the Pakistan-based team and periodic travel to Pakistan. Fluency in English & the relevant local language is required, depending on the candidate’s country of residence & covered region (for Arabic-speaking markets, Arabic is required; for Turkey, Turkish is required). Travel requirement: The role will require regular travel within the candidate’s country of residence and across the MENA region for sourcing, relationship development, and market expansion activities. Some travel to Pakistan, Canada, and the US might also be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Country-Level Market Coverage: Develop strong understanding of the assigned country or market, including the local technology ecosystem, business environment, key software verticals, founders, investors, advisors, associations, and relevant industry networks.
• Sourcing & Lead Generation: Identify B2B software companies that may fit CSI’s acquisition criteria, including vertical market software businesses, enterprise software vendors, and other product-led technology companies.
• Market & Vertical Research: Conduct in-depth market research across priority MENA countries and selected verticals, including vertical market mapping, competitive landscapes, software category analysis, founder/company research, and identification of market leaders, emerging players, and potential acquisition targets.
• Pipeline Management, Reporting & Dashboards: Maintain accurate tracking of sourcing activity, outreach progress, target qualification, relationship status, and deal pipeline movement. Prepare regular reports, dashboards, and strategic updates for the leadership team.
• Regional Strategy Support: Provide country-level insights, market updates, company lists, and ecosystem intelligence to support Boson Portfolio’s broader MENA expansion strategy.
• Operational Support: Support day-to-day sourcing operations, including database building, contact research, outreach tracking, meeting coordination, preparation of company profiles, and follow-up management.
• Other tasks and projects as and when assigned.

Education, Skills, Experience & Mindset:

• 5–7+ years of relevant experience with ideally at least five years at a tier one management consulting firm, private equity, principal investment shop, or investment bank analyst program.
• Prior experience in a business development or market-facing role, with demonstrated ability to generate leads, build relationships, and maintain a long-term pipeline.
• Strong existing industry network in the country of residence/coverage, including relationships with founders, business owners, executives, advisors, investors, or other relevant ecosystem stakeholders.
• Good understanding of the MENA business and technology landscape, with the ability to identify relevant markets, verticals, and acquisition opportunities.
• Academic performance with an Undergraduate Degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field (PMP, MBA, CA, CPA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent qualification considered an asset but not required).
• Ability to establish credibility with senior business leaders.
• Proven research, analytical, market mapping and competitive mapping skills.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and limited oversight; able to proactively identify opportunities to leverage skill set.
• Able to work independently and seek out guidance and learning/development opportunities from colleagues.
• Experience with CRM tools, pipeline tracking, dashboards, and reporting is considered an asset.
• Financial analysis, modelling, diligence, or transaction execution experience is considered an asset but not required.
• Desire to carve a long-term career path at Constellation Software Inc.

Key Success Metrics:

• Activity & Active Dialogue Metrics (with Targets that fit the criteria).
• NDA, LOI & DD Stage Volume Attained, with Targets matching Criteria & Transaction-Readiness.
• Quantity & Quality of Stakeholders & Intermediaries Engaged.
• Quantity & Quality of Market/Industry/Vertical Research Analyses Completed.

Disclaimer:

At Contour, we attribute our success to the unique contributions of our diverse staff. We’re committed to fostering a culture of respect that thrives on the varied perspectives and experiences of all individuals we recruit, employ, promote, and compensate. Since day one, we’ve adhered to a policy that champions a work environment honoring the worth and dignity of each person while being free from all forms of employment discrimination. In our continuous effort to promote inclusivity, we extend our commitment to individuals with special needs by providing reasonable accommodations. Should you require assistance in completing the application process or have any inquiries regarding special facilities, please do not hesitate to contact our HR team. Your unique talents and abilities are welcomed and valued here. As a subsidiary of CSI, Contour Software serves as a dedicated Global Centre, currently housing employees and teams for more than 150 Divisional and Corporate departments. Contour employees are key players in implementing, supporting, extending, enhancing, and renewing enterprise systems that run thousands of medium and large businesses, as well as public institutions, globally!