Mergers and Acquisitions Lead

Uklon — IT company that develops a leading ride-hailing service. The Uklon team enhances one of the major infrastructures in Ukraine and other markets on a daily basis, thereby ensuring interaction between drivers and riders. We are expanding our business by entering new countries and markets

 

We create a highload product which encompasses ambitious technological challenges, continuous innovations and unconventional solutions. Our framework involves testing new hypotheses, pushing our ideas and using the most current stack of technologies.
There is no finish or limit for us — we think globally. Our product changes tomorrow by adjusting today.

Accept the challenge and get in the game alongside the world’s titans! Let’s change the industry together!

Join us as a Mergers and Acquisitions Lead

What we offer specifically for this position:
• opportunity to build the M&A function in the company from scratch, creating processes, tools, and approaches
• managing M&A processes from idea generation and target search to the integration of acquired businesses
• direct impact on the company’s strategic development
• management of significant financial resources for investments and acquisitions
• opportunity to execute large-scale deals on both local and international levels
• work in a company with a clear strategy for active growth through M&A
• a rare position on the Ukrainian market with such a scale of ambition
• a chance to shape the company’s future through well-chosen acquisitions
• transparent growth system in the company, timely and regular Performance Review
• a company culture where everyone is valuable, freely expresses their ideas and has an impact on processes

How exactly you can influence the development of the company:

 

Strategy & Pipeline Development:
• collaborate with CEO/CFO/COO to define M&A strategy aligned with corporate goals
• identify target sectors and acquisition criteria
• build and maintain a pipeline of potential targets

Market & Target Research
• conduct industry, competitor, and market research to identify opportunities
• evaluate potential targets using qualitative and quantitative filters
• build profiles and initial assessments of companies

Financial Modeling & Valuation
• create and maintain financial models, perform valuation using DCF, comparables, precedent transactions, etc
• conduct synergy analysis and scenario modeling

Due Diligence & Deal Execution
• lead cross-functional due diligence, coordinating with legal, tax, HR, IT, operations, etc
• work closely with external advisors (law firms, consultants)
• drive deal structuring, pricing, and risk evaluation
• prepare investment memos and decision materials for management and the board

Negotiation & Deal Closing
• support or lead negotiations of term sheets, LOIs, SPAs, and final agreements
• liaise with sellers, advisors, and internal leadership to bring deals to close

Post-Merger Integration Planning
• partner with functional leads to design integration plans before closing
• track progress on synergies, key initiatives, and milestones
• support change management and communication

Process & Infrastructure Building
• define and establish internal M&A processes, templates, tools, and governance
• build a knowledge base of deals, evaluations, and outcomes
• if applicable, recruit and lead a small team (analysts/associates)

Reporting & Communication
• regularly brief the executive team and board on pipeline, deal progress, and performance
• track KPIs on acquisitions and their integration success

Challenges for six months:
• building the Mergers&Acquisitions process in the company: description, structure, principles
• developing post-M&A processes — integration into Uklon ecosystem
• market and sector analysis for potential M&A opportunities: Ukraine and other markets
• preparation of the company’s M&A strategy
• organizing the work of a cross-functional team
• detailed development of 3–5 M&A target companies

To achieve the results, you will need:
• strategic thinking – ability to align M&A with company goals
• financial modeling & valuation – strong Excel and analysis skills
• market research & target evaluation – industry and competitive analysis
• deal execution – experience managing due diligence, structuring, and closing 
• project management – ability to lead cross-functional deal processes 
• negotiation – working with sellers, advisors, and executives
• communication & presentation – clear reporting to leadership and stakeholders
• post-merger integration planning – understanding of synergy and change management
• stakeholder management – working across finance, legal, ops, HR, etc
• process building – establishing M&A frameworks, tools, and best practices

How do you manage your working hours?
 • Flexible schedule with mandatory core collaboration hours from 11:00 to 16:00
 • Paid days off: 20 for personal needs, 1 for your birthday, 10 for sick leave, and up to 8 for blood donation
 

How will you develop your skills at Uklon?
 • Internal knowledge sharing, mentoring programs, and soft & hard skills development trainings
 • Professional certifications for experts in their field
 • Corporate library and subscriptions to information resources
 • Personal/team learning budget
 • Reimbursement for English lessons with top providers

Care and support:
 • Medical insurance in Ukraine
 • Sessions with a psychologist
 • 100% salary retention for our defenders
 • Supplying our military personnel in the Armed Forces of Ukraine with gear and medical supplies
 • Gamification, gifts, and giveaways
 • Sports events and corporate teambuildings
 • Promo codes for Uklon rides

Regular Sport Activities:
 • Uklon Football — weekly
 • Uklon Online Yoga — weekly
 • Corporate discounts and partial reimbursement for sports activities

Corporate social responsibility
Uklon is a socially responsible business and ranks among the Top 10 largest donors supporting the Defense Forces and humanitarian initiatives among Ukrainian businesses in the IT and telecommunications sector. 

The total amount of Uklon’s financial support and investments, including the company’s corporate contributions and charitable donations from its founders, in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, volunteer movements, CSR projects, and charitable initiatives, amounted to over 230 million UAH for the period from January 2022 to July 2025. The company is also among the most responsible taxpayers in the IT sector, having paid 680 million UAH in taxes based on its 2024 operating results.

If you're looking for a dynamic and ambitious product company focused on growth and global expansion, passionate about cutting-edge technologies, and eager to reveal your inner drive — join Uklon team!