The role’s purpose is to lead and support the identification, evaluation, and execution of mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic investments across the Services portfolio. The role will play a key part in unlocking value, expanding capabilities, and accelerating growth across transport, academies, and adjacent service lines. This is a hands-on role requiring strong commercial acumen, financial modelling capability, and the ability to operate across both strategic and operational environments. Key responsibilities include identifying and developing M&A pipelines aligned with growth strategy, conducting market mapping across UAE, GCC, EU, and UK, and defining investment themes. Lead end-to-end deal execution—from screening, valuation, and due diligence to negotiation and coordination with stakeholders. Build financial models, assess synergy potential, and manage risk and capital allocation. Support post-acquisition integration and value realization, tracking performance against targets. Act as a key liaison between leadership, advisors, and target companies, fostering strong partnerships and supporting negotiations with a collaborative approach.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, Management, or related field • Master’s degree or postgraduate qualification is desirable • PMP, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent certification desirable • 3-5 years’ experience in M&A, corporate finance, private equity, or investment banking. • Strong financial modelling and valuation expertise. • Experience in services-based industries (transport, education, facilities, consumer services) is highly advantageous. • Proven ability to manage multiple transactions or workstreams simultaneously • Commercially astute with the ability to assess operational realities, not just financials • Strong communication and presentation skills, including Board-level materials • Advanced governance and risk management capability • Highly analytical, structured and detail-oriented • Proficiency in reporting tools and Microsoft Office suite