Manager - M&A Business Development

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.

Language: 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:

In this role, you will help support with the sourcing, diligence and integrations of new acquisitions in the MENA region. Duties and responsibilities include:

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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Other tasks and projects as and when assigned. The candidate should be comfortable operating in a hands-on, build-from-scratch environment, including taking on operational work as needed until a regional team and supporting infrastructure are established.

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This role requires someone comfortable with shifting priorities and the need to adjust per the exigencies of the portfolio.

Education, Skills, Experience & Mindset:

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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.

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Prior experience in a business development or market-facing role, with demonstrated ability to generate leads, build relationships, and maintain a long-term pipeline.

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Strong existing industry network in the country of residence/coverage, including relationships with founders, business owners, executives, advisors, investors, or other relevant ecosystem stakeholders.

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Good understanding of the MENA business and technology landscape, with the ability to identify relevant