Chief Transactions Officer (CTO) — Strategic Deals

Overview

Strategic Deal Strategy

• Define and lead the organization’s **transaction and M&A strategy**, aligned with long‑term growth, portfolio, and capital‑structure objectives.
• Identify and prioritize acquisition, disposal, joint‑venture, and partnership opportunities across the core and adjacent businesses.
• Develop and present **deal‑thematic theses** and investment‑case frameworks for Board and senior‑management review.

Deal Origination & Execution Leadership

• Lead or co‑lead major **M&A, IPO, private‑placement, divestiture, and restructuring mandates**, from initial idea screening through to closing and post‑deal integration.
• Oversee **due diligence**, valuation, structuring, negotiation, and documentation for buyer‑ and seller‑side mandates, including carve‑outs, privatizations, and spin‑offs.
• Coordinate with **legal, tax, compliance, risk, and ESG** teams to ensure transactions are structured robustly and in line with regulatory and governance standards.

Financial & Value‑Creation Oversight

• Ensure rigorous **financial modeling, scenario analysis, and synergy planning** supporting each transaction, including sensitivity and downside‑case analysis.
• Monitor and track **post‑deal performance and value realization**, adjusting integration or restructuring plans to maximize returns.
• Advise on **capital‑allocation priorities**, balance‑sheet‑level implications, and funding options for each deal.

Stakeholder & Board Engagement

• Serve as the primary transaction point of contact for the **CEO, Board, investors, and government‑linked stakeholders**, presenting deal strategies, risks, and financial outcomes.
• Represent the organization in negotiations with **strategic partners, private‑equity sponsors, and capital‑markets participants**.
• Build and maintain relationships with external advisors, law firms, and investment banks to support the transaction ecosystem.

Team & Functional Leadership

• Build and lead a **global or regional transaction function** (corporate development, M&A, transaction advisory, or in‑house M&A team), including hiring, mentoring, and performance management.
• Set standards for deal‑workflow, governance, and reporting across the transaction lifecycle.
• Ensure effective collaboration between **transactions, finance, strategy, operations, and legal** teams.

Market Positioning & Thought Leadership

• Position the organization as a **strategic‑deals‑oriented player** through thought leadership, deal‑thematic sessions, and industry‑forum participation.
• Monitor global and regional M&A, PE, and capital‑markets trends and adapt the organization’s deal strategy accordingly.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or a related quantitative field; **MBA, CFA, CA, or equivalent preferred**.

Professional Background

• 15–20+ years of experience in **investment banking, corporate development, M&A, private equity, or transaction advisory**.
• Proven track record as a **C‑suite‑level transactions leader** (e.g., CTO, CDO, Head of M&A / Corporate Development) with a strong history of **closed deals** and realized value.
• Experience in **GCC/Middle East transactions**, including government‑linked companies, sovereign‑wealth‑linked entities, and privatizations, is highly advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced **financial modeling, valuation, and scenario‑analysis** skills; deep understanding of LBO, M&A, and capital‑markets mechanics.
• Strong **negotiation, stakeholder‑management, and presentation skills** suitable for Board and C‑suite audiences.
• Excellent **project and risk‑management capabilities**, with an ability to run complex, multi‑jurisdictional, and time‑sensitive mandates.
• Proficiency in **data analytics, deal‑management tools, and visualization platforms** where relevant.
• Pay: QAR350.00 - QAR450.00 per hour