Corporate Development Analyst

Nasdaq; Egham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services provider is seeking an Analyst for their Corporate Development team in Egham, UK. The role involves supporting deal processes, conducting financial analyses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and experience in investment banking or corporate development. The position offers competitive salary, bonuses, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual Monetary Bonus

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Flexible Health Insurance

Mentorship programs

Online learning resources

Flex day program

Qualifications

• Some years of experience, including transaction-related experience in investment banking or corporate development.
• Prior M&A transaction experience preferred.
• Genuine interest in corporate development.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of the deal process.
• Work closely with business units and cross-functional teams.
• Create investment committee and executive leadership presentations.
• Conduct research and financial analyses.
• Participate in investor conferences and prepare strategic presentations.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

The Team

The Corporate Development team focuses on developing, researching, and implementing financial cases for mergers, acquisitions, strategic investments, joint ventures, and divestitures, including post-deal integration plans. The team also advises business leaders by applying analytical finance to construct frameworks, evaluating strategic alternatives, and quantifying business decisions.

The team is responsible for conducting due diligence, structuring deals, negotiating terms, and executing transactions. Professionals in this field drive the adoption of consistent financial analyses and processes to support strategic business decisions and enhance organizational value. The team is situated in both London and New york.

What you will do:

• Support all aspects of the deal process, including the identification, evaluation, and execution of potential capital deployment alternatives
• Work closely with business units and cross‑functional teams across the organisation to develop, assess, and implement strategic activation and post‑deal integration plans
• The Analyst will be a key member of the Corporate Development team and support day‑to‑day transactions, including, but not limited to, creating investment committee and executive leadership team review presentations / investment memos, conducting due diligence and financial analysis on the opportunity set
• Conduct research and analyse key trends in the industry and support ad hoc strategic and financial analyses for senior management
• Participate in investor conferences and help with the preparation of strategic presentations for senior management, the Board of Directors, or external stakeholders
• Work with the broader finance team on certain corporate finance related analyses and initiatives within different time zones.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree with some years of experience, including transaction‑related experience in investment banking, transaction advisory, private equity, venture capital, or corporate development
• Prior M&A transaction and deal experience preferred; buy‑side experience a plus, but not required
• Good financial modelling and analytical skills
• Strong attention of detail
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Strategic thinker with a high level of intellectual curiosity and capability for analytical thinking
• Genuine interest in corporate development
• Team player with a collaborative mindset

What do we offer you?

• Competitive salary
• Annual Monetary Bonus
• An Opportunity to become a Nasdaq shareholder
• Employee Stock Purchase Program Nasdaq stocks with a discount
• Restricted Stock Units annually assigned stock bonus
• Internal Mentorship programs - learn from an employee you look up to
• Wide selection of online learning resources: Udemy, O’Reilly, etc.
• Flexible Health Insurance program from the first day
• Flex day program (up to 6 days a year)

What happens now?

If you think you would thrive in this role, then we would love to hear from you! Follow the link to apply, and one of our team members be in touch.

As the selection and interview process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.