Mergers and Acquisitions Corporate Development Director, ASHDOWN GROUP

Guardian Jobs; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data services organisation is seeking a Corporate Development Director focused on Mergers and Acquisitions. This role offers hybrid working and significant influence over the company's strategic positioning. The successful candidate will lead M&A activities, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive growth through strategic partnerships.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions lifecycle.
• Knowledge of Governance, Risk, and Compliance sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of mergers and acquisitions activity.
• Drive growth through strategic partnerships and acquisitions.
• Manage post-merger integration.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Education

ACCA

CFA

FRM

MBA

Job description

Corporate Development Director - Mergers and Acquisitions - up to £140,000 and bonus

The Ashdown Group has been engaged by a leading data services organisation to assist in their search for a Mergers and Acquisitions-focused Corporate Development Director. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement (2 days in London and 3 days remote).

As the Corporate Development Director, you will lead all aspects of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, driving growth through strategic partnerships and acquisitions.

Responsibilities include:

1. Opportunity Identification
2. Deal Sourcing
3. Due Diligence (financial, operational, legal, and regulatory aspects)
4. Negotiation and Deal Structuring
5. Stakeholder Management
6. Post-Merger Integration

You will also play a key role in shaping the future direction and competitive position of the organisation, with the autonomy to influence at a senior level.

Requirements for success:

• Extensive experience in the end-to-end mergers and acquisitions lifecycle, preferably with knowledge of GRC, Training & Education, and Data & Information sectors within Governance, Risk, and Compliance.
• Qualifications such as ACCA, CFA, FRM, MBA, along with legal or deal experience.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate financial and operational performance metrics.
• Proven negotiation skills with experience closing complex deals.
• Excellent project management skills to handle multiple priorities and stakeholders.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic organisation in a role that offers significant influence over its strategic positioning.

The salary for this role is up to £140,000, complemented by a bonus and other benefits.