Strategic Growth & M&A Leader – Semiconductors

Sony; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Competitive salary benchmarking

Wellbeing services

Volunteering allowances

Learning & development programs

Job summary

Sony is seeking a senior Corporate Development professional to shape long-term growth for its Semiconductor Solutions business across imaging, sensing, edge AI and related technologies. You will identify and execute strategic investments, acquisitions and partnerships while collaborating with international teams and external partners.

You will lead financial modelling, due diligence and business cases, translating complex data into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, growth equity, corporate finance or strategy consulting.
• Experience supporting or leading M&A transactions, strategic investments or partnership initiatives.
• Strong financial analysis, valuation and modelling skills.
• Understanding of semiconductors, AI, photonics, hardware or deep-tech environments.

Responsibilities

• Shape and participate in the long-term growth strategy for Sony Semiconductor Solutions across imaging, sensing, edge AI, photonics, automotive and adjacent technology markets.
• Identify, evaluate and drive acquisition, investment and strategic partnership opportunities.
• Develop strategic recommendations through market analysis, competitive intelligence and technology trend assessment.
• Build and maintain relationships with founders, VC, PE firms, investment banks and industry leaders.
• Lead financial modelling, valuation and business case development to support investment decisions.
• Handle commercial and financial due diligence with internal and external partners.
• Support deal structuring, negotiation and transaction execution from opportunity to closing.
• Prepare high-impact materials and recommendations for senior leadership and global customers.
• Scan emerging technologies and market developments to identify growth opportunities and investment themes.

Skills

Corporate Development

Investment Banking

Private Equity

Growth Equity

Corporate Finance

Strategy Consulting

Financial analysis

Valuation

Modelling

Education

Finance or Business or Engineering or Physics degree

MBA or CFA advantageous

Job description

Sony is seeking a senior Corporate Development professional to shape long-term growth for its Semiconductor Solutions business across imaging, sensing, edge AI and related technologies. You will identify and execute strategic investments, acquisitions and partnerships while collaborating with international teams and external partners.

You will lead financial modelling, due diligence and business cases, translating complex data into actionable insights.