Director Corporate Development

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment banking and M&A advisory firm is seeking a Corporate Development Director to identify and execute strategic acquisitions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Corporate Development or Investment Banking, strong financial skills, and a strategic mindset. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to drive impactful initiatives within the firm.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate acquisition opportunities aligned with strategic goals.
• Lead financial modeling, due diligence, and transaction structuring.
• Collaborate with internal teams and senior executives on strategy.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Financial modeling

Stakeholder engagement

Education

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

MBA

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Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

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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, or Investment Banking, and you 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 job activities include:

• 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 C-suite, to align on strategy and drive execution.
• Special projects: Support ad-hoc analysis, presentations, and initiatives; help build scalable processes and promote best practices across strategic work-streams.

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.