M&A Manager

Role Overview

M&A Manager at LNDMRK, based in the UAE. A hands-on Corporate Development and M&A role working directly with founders and leadership to source and execute transactions across fragmented service industries in a lean, fast-moving environment.

Role Purpose

Drive acquisition strategy and execute transactions that help build the platform through M&A. Source targets, lead deal analysis and structuring, support integration, and shape how the company scales across fragmented service sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Deal Origination & Strategy

• Identify acquisition targets across fragmented service industries including business services and consumer services.
• Build relationships with founders, advisors, and intermediaries to generate a strong deal pipeline.
• Conduct market mapping and develop sector investment theses to guide acquisition priorities.

Transaction Execution

• Lead end-to-end financial analysis, valuation, and deal structuring.
• Build detailed operating and valuation models to support investment decisions.
• Coordinate due diligence across financial, legal, and commercial workstreams.
• Support negotiations and manage transaction documentation through to close.

Leadership & Investor Support

• Prepare investment memos and present directly to senior leadership and investors.
• Partner with the CEO and founders on strategic initiatives and growth planning.

Post-Acquisition Value Creation

• Support integration planning and ongoing performance tracking of acquired businesses.
• Define synergy capture frameworks and identify operational improvements.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5 to 7 years of experience in investment banking (M&A), private equity, or corporate development.
• Strong execution track record across the full deal lifecycle, from origination to close.
• Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset comfortable with ambiguity and fast pace.
• Prior exposure to services sectors or roll-up acquisition strategies (preferred).
• Experience working in early-stage or high-growth startup environments (preferred).
• Existing network of deal intermediaries, advisors, or founder relationships in the GCC (preferred).

Skills & Competencies

• Complex financial modelling and valuation.
• Translate numbers into clear investment narrative.
• Relationship-building and trust development with founders and counterparties.
• Ownership-driven approach: thorough, decisive, and accountable.
• Fast execution and adaptability in lean teams.
• Comfort making decisions with imperfect information.
• Clear communication with boards, investors, and founders.

Additional Information

• Equity and ESOP participation with meaningful upside tied to platform growth.
• Direct access to founders and real decision-making from day one.
• High ownership, autonomy, and fast career progression versus traditional corporate environments.
• UAE visa sponsorship.
• Comprehensive health insurance.