Mergers and Acquisitions Manager

M&A Manager – Water & Wastewater

Purpose

Drive growth through mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments in the water and wastewater sector. Manage the full transaction cycle including sourcing, evaluation, due diligence, structuring, and closing, while ensuring alignment with strategic priorities such as PPP growth, regional expansion, and portfolio optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate M&A, JV, and partnership opportunities in domestic and international markets.
• Conduct market/competitor research and track PPP frameworks, technologies, and sector trends.
• Lead financial modeling, valuation, and business case preparation.
• Oversee due diligence across financial, legal, technical, and commercial workstreams.
• Structure and negotiate transactions to optimize value and manage risk.
• Prepare investment memos, board papers, and executive presentations.
• Develop integration plans and ensure smooth handover to operations.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Technical, and Operations teams to ensure alignment.
• Stay current on PPP regulations, BOT/BOOT models, concession agreements, and sector innovations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field (MBA/advanced degree preferred).
• 7–10 years’ experience, with 3+ years in M&A, corporate development, or investment banking.
• Strong background in infrastructure/utilities; water/wastewater exposure preferred.
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation expertise.
• Knowledge of PPP frameworks, BOT/BOOT models, and sector regulations; familiarity with Saudi water sector and Vision 2030 a plus.