Senior Mergers and Acquisitions Specialist

M&A Specialist

Description

Description

Ceragon is seeking an experienced Senior M&A Professional to join our Strategy and Corporate Development team. This role will play a central part in shaping the company’s growth strategy through both inorganic expansion and strategic initiatives.

The successful candidate will lead the end-to-end execution of M&A processes, including market mapping, target sourcing, relationship development with potential acquisition targets, deal evaluation, and transaction execution through signing and closing.

This role requires a strong combination of strategic thinking, financial rigor, and process leadership, with the ability to manage complex transactions across multiple stakeholders. The individual will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams including finance, legal, product, and business units to ensure that transactions align with the company’s long-term strategy and create sustainable value.

A deep understanding of market dynamics, financial modeling, business analysis, and disciplined deal execution is essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end M&A process, from strategic target identification through deal execution and closing.
• Develop and manage an M&A target pipeline, including proactive sourcing and direct engagement with potential acquisition targets and industry stakeholders.
• Conduct in-depth strategic, financial, and operational analysis of potential transactions, including financial modeling and valuation using multiple methodologies.
• Prepare investment memoranda, strategic analyses, and executive presentations for senior leadership and decision-making forums.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional due diligence processes, ensuring comprehensive assessment of financial, operational, legal, and strategic considerations.
• Work closely with legal, finance, and business teams to structure and negotiate transactions that align with corporate strategy and risk appetite.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to identify strategic opportunities.
• Support post-merger integration planning and execution, ensuring realization of transaction value and strategic objectives.
• Contribute to broader corporate development and strategic initiatives, including market entry analysis, partnership evaluation, and long-term growth opportunities.

Requirements

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or venture capital.
• Proven experience leading complex transactions from sourcing through execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, valuation methodologies, and strategic analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, very fluent in English, with the ability to distill complex analyses into clear recommendations for senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical mindset combined with strategic thinking and commercial judgment.

Experience in the telecom or technology sectors – an advantage.

Experience Level

Senior Level