Corporate Development Associate

Bupa; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bupa medical care

Job summary

Bupa is seeking a Corporate Development Associate to join the Group Corporate Development team in London. The role supports strategic growth initiatives, mergers and partnerships, and evaluates acquisition opportunities to advance long-term strategy.

You will work with senior leaders, perform financial analyses, prepare briefing papers, and manage due diligence across global projects while building relationships with internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA), CFA or equivalent preferred but not essential.
• Experience in corporate development, mergers and acquisitions, transaction services, investment banking, strategy consulting, private equity or similar financial role.
• Experience in insurance or healthcare beneficial but not essential.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work with stakeholders across different parts of the business.
• Organised, flexible and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic analysis and provide insights on corporate development activity to senior leaders.
• Prepare briefing papers and presentations for senior management including CEO, CFO and Group Corporate Development Director.
• Support mergers, acquisitions and strategic partnership opportunities across the Group.
• Evaluate and deliver strategic initiatives that support growth ambitions.
• Carry out business valuation and financial analysis for potential investment opportunities.
• Assess impact of opportunities on key business and financial measures.
• Support financial due diligence and coordinate wider due diligence workstreams.
• Work with teams across Bupa to support corporate development projects and transactions.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support additional projects as needs evolve.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modelling

Communication

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Problem solving

Education

ACA/CFA or equivalent

Tools

M&A due diligence

Job description

Job Title: Corporate Development Associate

Location status: Hybrid

Location: Angel Court, London

Permanent/fixed term contract: Permanent

Shift pattern: Full time, Monday to Friday

We make health happen

At Bupa, we're helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. As a healthcare provider and insurer with no shareholders, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. This means we're able to focus on creating long-term value for our customers, communities and people.

We're looking for a

Corporate Development Associate to join our Group Corporate Development team. This is an exciting opportunity to support some of the most important strategic projects across Bupa, helping us identify opportunities for growth, build strategic partnerships and assess potential acquisitions that support our long-term strategy.

As a

Corporate Development Associate, you'll work closely with senior leaders and gain exposure to high-profile projects across our global business. You'll help provide strategic insight, carry out financial analysis and support transactions from initial evaluation through to execution. It's a role that offers variety, challenge and the chance to make a real impact in a business that exists to improve health around the world.

If you enjoy solving complex problems, working collaboratively and using data and commercial insight to support decision-making, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

As our Corporate Development Associate, you'll:

• Support strategic analysis and provide insights on corporate development activity to senior leaders.
• Help prepare briefing papers and presentations for senior management, including the CEO, CFO and Group Corporate Development Director.
• Support mergers, acquisitions and strategic partnership opportunities across the Group.
• Help evaluate and deliver strategic initiatives that support Bupa's growth ambitions.
• Carry out business valuation and financial analysis for potential investment opportunities.
• Assess the impact of potential opportunities on key business and financial measures.
• Support financial due diligence activity and coordinate wider due diligence workstreams.
• Work with teams across Bupa to support corporate development projects and transactions.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support additional projects and assignments as business needs evolve.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a commercially minded Corporate Development Associate who can combine strong financial skills with clear communication and a collaborative approach.

Skills, qualifications and experience:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or equivalent professional qualification is preferred but not essential.
• Experience in corporate development, mergers and acquisitions, transaction services, investment banking, strategy consulting, private equity or a similar financial role.
• Experience in insurance or healthcare would be beneficial but isn't essential.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across different parts of the business.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear recommendations.
• A highly organised and flexible approach to work.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high standards and attention to detail.

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• 25 days annual leave, increasing through length of service
• Bupa medical care

Why Bupa

We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to ”Be you at Bupa”. We champion diversity and understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview or assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you're treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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