Corporate Development Analyst

Itrs Insights; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corporate Development Analyst to shape strategic growth opportunities. This role involves conducting market assessments, financial modeling, and supporting M&A processes. You will collaborate with senior leadership, providing insights that drive decision-making. The company fosters a dynamic culture with a focus on internal promotion and employee development, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about strategy and analysis. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and excellence in the B2B software sector, where your contributions will directly impact the company's strategic direction.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Health Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension

Flexible Hybrid Working

Enhanced Parental Leave

Travel Insurance

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Training Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1+ years in corporate strategy or M&A roles.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and develop strategic recommendations.
• Prepare investment recommendations for executive committees.

Skills

Market analysis

Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)

Financial modelling

Valuation analysis

Strategic partnerships

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Recognised as a Great Place to Work, ITRS is an Enterprise SaaS provider with industry-leading solutions. Our prestigious customer base includes 90% of the world's top investment banks. We are backed by leading private equity investors and are rapidly growing.

Our headquarters are in Shoreditch - London's tech hub – with offices in other UK and global locations from the Netherlands to Manila, NYC and Florida. We pride ourselves on a diverse, friendly, dynamic culture - with a focus on internal promotion and developing our people.

Scope of Role

As we continue to grow, ITRS is looking for a Corporate Development Analyst to play a critical role in shaping our strategic direction. If you have a passion for strategy, market analysis, and M&A.

Reporting to our Global Head of Corporate Development & FP&A, as a Corporate Development Analyst, you will identify, assess, and establish strategic growth opportunities, including:

• Market assessments and competitive intelligence
• Mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and investment opportunities
• Financial modelling and valuation analysis
• Strategic partnerships and corporate strategy initiatives

This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership, providing hands-on experience in strategic decision-making and financial evaluation.

As a Corporate Development Analyst you will:

Market Research & Strategic Analysis

• Conduct in-depth market research to evaluate industry trends, competitive positioning, and emerging opportunities.
• Develop insightful reports and presentations on market dynamics, M&A trends, and strategic initiatives.
• Analyse product and technology gaps, collaborating with product and engineering teams to identify areas for expansion.
• Support executive leadership with strategic recommendations on market expansion, pricing strategies, and product positioning.

Financial Analysis & Transaction Execution

• Prepare investment recommendations and business case reports for Executive Committees and Board approvals.
• Support the build and maintenance of detailed financial analysis and models to assess strategic initiatives and investment opportunities, including valuations and potential synergy assessment.
• Support the end-to-end M&A process, from deal sourcing and evaluation to due diligence and post-merger integration.
• Coordinate financial, legal, and operational due diligence, working with external advisors.
• Manage transaction data rooms and facilitate partner communication throughout the deal cycle.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of corporate experience:
• Experience working in a strategy consultancy environment at a Tier-1 Consulting Firm or within a Big 4 Strategy & Consulting team
• OR in a deal-focused role within:
• A corporate M&A team, private equity or venture capital
• Investment Banking or Big 4 M&A advisory
• Financial modelling and valuation skills (Excel proficiency required).
• Experience analysing complex financial data and providing strategic insights.
• Experience presenting complex data insights to senior partners and executives.

A person in this role would benefit from the following:

• Experience in the B2B software or technology sector.
• Prior exposure to corporate strategy or post-merger integration

Benefits:

• Health Insurance and Dental Health Cover for you and your dependants
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension
• Flexible Hybrid Working
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Travel Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Referral Bonus
• Buy and Sell Holiday
• Training Reimbursement

ITRS is an Equal Opportunity employer and Inclusion is part of our everyday life. We celebrate diversity and pride ourselves on providing an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and have a voice, allowing everyone to contribute equally. We remain committed to advocating inclusion, diversity, and equality into our ITRS family as we grow and enrich our business.

We welcome applications from everyone in the community as we recognise that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

Apply for this Job

Please note that the ITRS Recruitment portal is powered by Workable.