Director Corporate Development

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment banking and M&A advisory firm seeks a Corporate Development Director to identify acquisition opportunities and execute transactions. The role demands 8-12 years of relevant experience, strong financial skills, and collaboration with C-suite executives. Candidates must be willing to relocate to London.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years in Corporate Development, M&A, Investment Banking.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate acquisition opportunities.
• Lead financial modeling, due diligence, and valuation.

Skills

Financial skills

Analytical ability

Financial modeling

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field

MBA

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Director Corporate Development, Preston, Lancashire

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Location:

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

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Other

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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:

• Experience: 8-12 years in Corporate Development, M&A, Investment Banking, or similar roles.
• Strong financial skills, including advanced analytical ability 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.

Key job activities include:

• Origination: Identify and evaluate 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 C-suite, to align strategies and drive execution.
• Special Projects: Support ad-hoc analysis, presentations, and initiatives; help develop scalable processes and best practices across strategic workstreams.

Note: This is a corporate development role within an investment bank, not a traditional banker role. You will help the bank identify and execute acquisition opportunities to expand its business lines, geographic reach, and capabilities.