Corporate Development Director

Wilmington plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corporate Development Director to spearhead M&A activities. This pivotal role involves identifying strategic acquisition opportunities, leading negotiations, and managing complex due diligence processes. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and play a key role in shaping the company's growth strategy. If you're driven by challenge and thrive in high-stakes environments, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact on the future direction of the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing M&A processes from identification to integration.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate financial performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of M&A activity, identifying targets and conducting due diligence.
• Negotiate deals and manage stakeholder expectations throughout the process.

Skills

Mergers and Acquisitions Lifecycle

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

ACCA

CFA

FRM

MBA

Job description

Company Outline

Job Role: Corporate Development Director - Mergers and Acquisitions

Location: Hybrid - London

Salary: £120k - £140k + Bonus

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Why do we want you?

We are seeking a results-driven Corporate Development Director to join Wilmington plc. You will bring both strategic insight and meticulous attention to detail to complex deals, enabling you to spot and deliver high-impact opportunities. Your ability to navigate cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and conduct thorough due diligence makes you an ideal fit for this pivotal role in shaping the growth strategy of Wilmington plc. If you are motivated by challenge, thrive in high-stakes negotiations, and want to directly influence the future of a dynamic organisation, we want to hear from you.

Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington plc’s career site. We shortlist all applicants who meet the essential criteria, and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please contact our Talent Acquisition team via the contact details provided on our website!

Job purpose, tasks and responsibilities

As our Corporate Development Director, you will lead all aspects of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, driving growth through strategic partnerships and acquisitions.

You will be responsible for:

• Opportunity Identification: Identifying potential acquisition targets through research and networking, assessing their financial and operational viability.
• Deal Sourcing: Building a robust industry network to source M&A opportunities and collaborate with internal teams and external advisors to assess potential targets.
• Due Diligence: Oversee comprehensive due diligence processes, analyzing financial, operational, legal, and regulatory aspects of transactions while working with cross-functional teams to evaluate risks and opportunities.
• Negotiation and Deal Structuring: Lead negotiations with target companies to secure favorable terms and collaborate with legal and finance teams to align deals with strategic objectives.
• Stakeholder Management: Present findings and secure approvals from senior leadership while building relationships with external partners and advisors.
• Post-Merger Integration: Ensure smooth integration of acquired entities by collaborating with operational teams, monitoring performance, and identifying areas for improvement.

What’s the Best Thing About This Role?

This role offers a unique opportunity to drive transformative growth by leading strategic mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships. You’ll play a central role in shaping the future direction and competitive position of the plc, with the autonomy to influence high-value decisions at a senior level.

What’s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role?

The complexity of this role lies in navigating high-stakes negotiations and rigorous due diligence processes, requiring a balance of strategic thinking, detailed analysis, and strong stakeholder management to deliver successful outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Essential and desirable capabilities

We always support colleagues to develop their skills but to be successful in this job you really do need to already be able to tick most of these boxes...

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Experience of all aspects of the end-to-end mergers and acquisitions lifecycle.
• Relevant technical qualifications such as ACCA/ CFA/ FRM/ MBA.
• Legal or deal experience.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate financial and operational performance metrics.
• Excellent negotiation skills, with the ability to structure and close complex deals.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to both internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable qualifications

Experience of GRC M&A, specifically Training & Education and Data & Information categories within the broader Governance, Risk and Compliance sector.

We know it’s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role’s location by the start of their employment.

Before you go....

About us

We’re Wilmington plc, a group of businesses united by governance, risk and compliance. Acting as a trusted partner, we help our customers to do the right business in the right way as they navigate the Regulatory Compliance landscape. If you’re looking for innovation, opportunity, and community, you’ll find them all and more here.

Find what you’re looking for

We are ambitious and inclusive, filled with integrity and curiosity. We are Wilmington plc. Are you? Join us and achieve more within your career with mutual respect, support, and fair rewards.

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The Legal Bit!

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this role. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required for this position.

*Please note that this role may remain advertised until an offer of employment has been made.

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