Manager – M&A Business Development

Role Overview

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provide country-level insights, market updates, company lists, and ecosystem intelligence to support Boson Portfolio’s broader MENA expansion strategy.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Tech Stack

• PMP

Benefits

• Accommodations for individuals with special needs