Corporate Development & Strategy Associate

Financial Times; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global news organization is seeking a Corporate Development and Strategy Associate in London. The role involves identifying strategic opportunities, supporting transactions, and collaborating across teams. Candidates should have 4–6 years of experience in finance-related roles, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with corporate transactions. This position offers a dynamic work environment with benefits including flexible working and generous leave allowances.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowances

Flexible working

Medical cover

Enhanced paternity packages

Subsidised gym memberships

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in investment banking, M&A advisory, VC/PE, corporate finance or strategy.
• Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills.
• Proficiency in communication with executive-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Source and assess corporate development opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement of corporate development tools and processes.
• Lead financial and valuation analysis.

Skills

Investment banking

M&A advisory

Corporate finance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Degree in finance, economics, business or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Google Suite

Job description

London

About Us

The FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the globe. It’s the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. But for our people, the FT offers so much more than what we do. FT people come from all kinds of backgrounds and work across a huge range of disciplines and locations, and find an empowering, warm and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards smart, ambitious thinking. Those who are willing to unite around our mission and live our values will find plenty to challenge, inspire and interest them. Like the audiences we serve, no two FT people are the same; but together we help our audience be better informed and understand the world around them. It’s a job that’s never mattered more, and a career that can take you anywhere you want to go.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At the FT, we aim for employees across all regions to have a voice so that diverse perspectives are heard and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs. We'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups.

The Role

We’re looking for a Corporate Development and Strategy Associate to join our high-impact team at the Financial Times. Corporate development is central to our growth strategy, and this team leads the sourcing, evaluation and execution of strategic initiatives — including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships and special projects that support expansion beyond business as usual.

The Associate will play a key role in identifying new opportunities, improving our strategic toolkit and supporting transactions and cross-functional initiatives. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and teams across the organisation to shape the FT’s future.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and assess corporate development opportunities, including acquisition targets and strategic partnerships
• Support the continuous improvement of corporate development tools, processes and documentation
• Lead financial and valuation analysis, including modelling and scenario planning
• Coordinate due diligence, assist with negotiations and contribute to integration planning
• Collaborate on cross-functional strategic initiatives across the business
• Prepare clear and compelling documentation for executive leadership, the FT Board and Nikkei

Required Skills and Experience

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in investment banking, M&A advisory, VC/PE, corporate finance or strategy
• Degree or equivalent experience in finance, economics, business or accounting
• Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills
• Demonstrated experience managing or supporting end-to-end transaction processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and commercial judgement
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Self-starter with strong teamwork
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and/or Google Suite
• Familiarity with the media, publishing or information services sector
• Experience working with executive-level stakeholders and cross-functional teams

What’s in it for You?

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), medical cover, enhanced paternity packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities.

Accessibility

We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email [e-mail] and a member of our team will be happy to help.

Further Information

The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated.

The FT is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are a disability confident employer and we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all employees.