Corporate Development & M&A Director

Confidential; Doha; On-site; QAR 1,092,000 - 1,820,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Confidential, a leading GCC-based diversified conglomerate in Doha, seeks a Corporate Business Development & M&A Director to lead the build-out of its TMT platform. You will source, structure, and execute cross-border acquisitions, joint ventures, and greenfield investments across MENA, Central Asia, and frontier markets, reporting directly to the Group CEO.

The role requires a senior track record (12+ years) in Telecom & Technology deals, strong financial modelling, and board-level

Qualifications

• 12+ years of M&A experience with a proven track record in Telecom & Technology deals.
• Experience on the corporate/operator side AND/OR Investment Banking, PE, or Consulting — ideally both.
• Demonstrated ability to independently originate, propose, negotiate and close deals.
• Track record of winning Board or Investment Committee approval.
• Cross-border deal experience — CIS, MENA, GCC, or emerging markets preferred.
• Strong financial modelling skills — DCF, LBO, trading and transaction comparables.
• Master's degree in finance, Business or equivalent; MBA / CFA is an advantage.
• English fluent; Russian is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Identify, propose and originate M&A opportunities aligned with Group strategy.
• Lead end-to-end deal execution — from thesis to Board approval to close.
• Structure and negotiate acquisitions, JVs, carve-outs and infrastructure transactions.
• Present investment cases to Board and Investment Committee.
• Build and manage a live M&A pipeline across Telecom, Cloud, and Digital Infrastructure.
• Lead cross-border due diligence, valuation, and contract negotiation.
• Manage external advisors — banks, legal counsel, and consultants.

Skills

M&A sourcing

Cross-border deal execution

Financial modelling (DCF/LBO)

Due diligence

Board liaison

Education

Master's degree in finance or business

Job description

A leading GCC-based diversified conglomerate is seeking a Corporate Business Development & M&A Director to lead the build-out of its TMT platform. The role is responsible for sourcing, structuring, and executing cross-border acquisitions, joint ventures, and greenfield investments across MENA, Central Asia, and frontier markets. Reporting directly to the Group CEO, this is a senior principal role with full Board exposure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify, propose and originate M&A opportunities aligned with Group strategy
• Lead end-to-end deal execution — from thesis to Board approval to close
• Structure and negotiate acquisitions, JVs, carve-outs and infrastructure transactions
• Present investment cases to Board and Investment Committee
• Build and manage a live M&A pipeline across Telecom, Cloud, and Digital Infrastructure
• Lead cross-border due diligence, valuation, and contract negotiation
• Manage external advisors — banks, legal counsel, and consultants

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 12+ years of M&A experience with a proven track record in Telecom & Technology deals
• Experience on the corporate/operator side AND/OR Investment Banking, PE, or Consulting — ideally both
• Demonstrated ability to independently originate, propose, negotiate and close deals
• Track record of winning Board or Investment Committee approval
• Cross-border deal experience — CIS, MENA, GCC, or emerging markets preferred
• Strong financial modelling skills — DCF, LBO, trading and transaction comparables
• Master's degree in finance, Business or equivalent; MBA / CFA is an advantage
• English fluent; Russian is a strong advantage