Corporate Development Manager

Bupa; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bupa in London is seeking a Corporate Development Manager to lead mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships and investment opportunities across our global business. You will engage with senior leaders, including the CEO and CFO, and drive transactions from evaluation to completion.

This hybrid, full-time role offers exposure to board-level discussions and international stakeholders, with a focus on strategic growth and value creation for the Group.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA) or CFA preferred but not essential.
• Significant experience in corporate development, mergers and acquisitions, finance, investment banking, professional services or private equity.
• Experience within insurance and/or healthcare would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, valuation and financial modelling skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and working collaboratively across multiple teams.
• Experience managing, coaching or motivating team members.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic analysis and insights to support corporate development decisions across the Group.
• Lead the preparation of briefing papers and recommendations for senior leaders, including the CEO, CFO and Group Directors.
• Build strong relationships with external advisers, business units and group functions to support strategic objectives.
• Manage the day-to-day delivery of mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships and investment activities.
• Lead valuation analysis and assess the potential impact of opportunities on business performance.
• Manage financial due diligence and coordinate wider due diligence activities.
• Support oversight of corporate transactions led by business units across the Group.
• Lead transaction workstreams and manage external advisers with a high degree of autonomy.
• Coach and motivate Associate team members, helping them develop their skills and experience.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team coaching

Prioritisation

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA) or CFA

Job description

Job Description: Corporate Development Manager

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 our focus. That means we can invest in delivering better health outcomes, supporting our people and building a stronger future for the communities we serve.

We're looking for an experienced Corporate Development Manager to join our Group Corporate Development team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping Bupa's future growth strategy by leading mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships and investment opportunities across our global business. As a Corporate Development Manager, you'll work closely with senior leaders including the CEO, CFO and Group Directors. You'll help identify opportunities that create long-term value, lead the evaluation of potential acquisitions and partnerships, and manage transactions from the early stages through to completion. This role offers exposure to board-level discussions, international stakeholders and high-profile projects. If you're looking for a position where you can combine strategic thinking, commercial insight and hands‑on delivery, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic analysis and insights to support corporate development decisions across the Group.
• Lead the preparation of briefing papers and recommendations for senior leaders, including the CEO, CFO and Group Directors.
• Build strong relationships with external advisers, business units and group functions to support strategic objectives.
• Manage the day-to-day delivery of mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships and investment activities.
• Lead valuation analysis and assess the potential impact of opportunities on business performance.
• Manage financial due diligence and coordinate wider due diligence activities.
• Support oversight of corporate transactions led by business units across the Group.
• Lead transaction workstreams and manage external advisers with a high degree of autonomy.
• Coach and motivate Associate team members, helping them develop their skills and experience.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a commercially focused Corporate Development Manager with strong transaction experience and the ability to build trusted relationships across a complex organisation.

Skills, qualifications and experience

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or equivalent professional qualification is preferred but not essential.
• Significant experience in corporate development, mergers and acquisitions, finance, investment banking, professional services or private equity.
• Experience within insurance and/or healthcare would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, valuation and financial modelling skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and working collaboratively across multiple teams.
• Experience managing, coaching or motivating team members.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to translate complex information into clear business recommendations.
• A flexible, organised and proactive approach to work.

Benefits

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
• An enhanced pension plan

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. If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email [e-mail].

Time Type: Full time

Job Area: Locations: Angel Court, London

Be at the heart of helping people live longer healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We employ more than 80,000 people globally who are making this a reality. If you've got the belief, the drive and the talent to help us in our ambition then we’d like to hear from you. Wherever you work, one thing stands out about Bupa people. Our customers are our passion – they’re at the heart of our positively different culture of care. At Bupa you’ll be challenged, you’ll be encouraged to innovate, and collaborate with colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences. We trust, respect and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.