Hybrid M&A & Investments Strategy Manager

Financial Times; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Medical cover

Parental leave

Job summary

The Financial Times is seeking a Corporate Development & Investments Manager to join its CDI team. You will source opportunities, conduct end-to-end M&A and venture investments, perform rigorous financial modelling, and coordinate due diligence and negotiations with senior leadership.

You'll work in a hybrid model with exposure to FT and Nikkei leadership, building strong cross‑functional relationships and delivering strategic value.

Qualifications

• Active participation in M&A transactions with strong financial modelling experience.

Responsibilities

• Source corporate development opportunities including acquisition and investment targets.
• Lead end-to-end M&A, FT Ventures investments and disposals, including valuation modelling and due diligence.
• Coordinate pricing, business plan analysis and contract negotiations.
• Lead portfolio reviews and investment proposals; manage portfolio management and thematic research projects.
• Prepare board papers for CFO, CEO, FT Board and Nikkei approval processes.
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate across FT and Nikkei leadership teams.

Skills

M&A transactions

Financial modelling

Valuation analysis

Business plan analysis

Strong English communication

Buy-side experience

Strategic thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics, business, finance, law or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Suite

AI tools

Job description

The Financial Times is seeking a Corporate Development & Investments Manager to join its CDI team. You will source opportunities, conduct end-to-end M&A and venture investments, perform rigorous financial modelling, and coordinate due diligence and negotiations with senior leadership.

You'll work in a hybrid model with exposure to FT and Nikkei leadership, building strong cross‑functional relationships and delivering strategic value.