Director Corporate Development

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment banking and M&A advisory firm is seeking a Corporate Development Director with 8-12 years of experience. The role requires strong financial skills and involves identifying and executing acquisition opportunities. This position not only focuses on corporate deals but also engaging with the C-suite to align strategy and promote best practices.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in Corporate Development, M&A, or Investment Banking.
• Fluency in English.
• Strong financial skills and expertise in financial modeling (DCF, LBO, Comps).

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate acquisition opportunities aligned with strategic goals.
• Lead financial modeling, due diligence, and valuation processes.
• Collaborate with senior executives to execute plans.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Financial Modeling

Analytical Abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance or related field

MBA

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Director Corporate Development, Peterborough

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Peterborough, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Gold & Aron Conseil is an executive search company, recruiting on behalf of our client.

We are looking for a Corporate Development Director for a leading investment banking and M&A advisory firm.

Important: Please only apply if you have prior experience in Corporate Development/M&A/Investment Banking and are located in or willing to relocate to the London area.

Key information:

• Years of experience: 8-12 years.
• Experience in Corporate Development, M&A, Investment Banking or similar is required. Prior experience in corporate development is a strong plus.
• Strong financial skills, including advanced analytical abilities and expertise in financial modeling (DCF, LBO, Comps).
• Location: London
• Fluent in English
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance or related field preferred
• MBA is a plus
• Competitive Compensation

Key responsibilities:

• Origination: Identify, evaluate, and initiate acquisition opportunities aligned with strategic goals.
• Deal Execution: Lead financial modeling, due diligence, valuation, and transaction structuring, including post-deal integration.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams and engage with senior executives, including the C-suite, to align strategy and execute plans.
• Special Projects: Support ad-hoc analysis, presentations, and initiatives; help develop scalable processes and promote best practices across strategic workstreams.

Note: This is not a banker role but a corporate development position within an investment bank. You will assist the bank in identifying and executing acquisition opportunities to expand its business lines, geographic reach, and capabilities.