Strategy & Corporate Development Manager

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to exec-level decision-making

Ownership of strategic projects

Broad exposure to strategy, M&A and FP

Development programmes

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Lloyd’s Register seeks a Strategy & Corporate Development Manager in London to drive long-term growth through strategy development, acquisition evaluation and strategic initiatives. The role collaborates with the Strategy & Corporate Development Director and engages senior stakeholders to shape the Group's trajectory.

The role blends live deal work with strategic projects, offering exposure to executive decision-making and a path to impact across the organisation. Hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• Extensive professional experience in corporate strategy, corporate development, or related fields.
• Experience with M&A advisory, deal execution, or transaction services is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and present board-ready analyses.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and evolution of Group strategy and strategic priorities, including assessment of growth opportunities (organic and inorganic).
• Conduct competitive, market, and industry analysis across relevant sectors.
• Direct and coordinate strategic projects with clear ownership, milestones and governance.
• Prepare papers for the board and executive committee on strategic topics and opportunities.
• Build relationships with senior leaders across Finance, Legal, HR, Operations and other functions.
• Align strategic initiatives with agreed objectives to deliver lasting value.
• Identify and evaluate acquisition, disposal, investment and partnership opportunities.
• Contribute to financial modeling, valuation and business case preparation for deals.
• Support due diligence and post-acquisition integration planning and tracking value creation.

Skills

Corporate strategy

Corporate development

Strategy consulting

Investment banking / M&A advisory

Deal execution

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Job description

Strategy & Corporate Development Manager

Lloyd’s Register

Location: London, UK

What we’re looking for

The Strategy & Corporate Development Manager will play a central role in supporting the Group's long-term growth strategy. Working closely with the Strategy & Corporate Development Director, the role will support the development of Group strategy, evaluation and execution of acquisition opportunities, and management of selected high-priority strategic initiatives.

This position is a strong fit for someone with a commercial mindset who thrives on a wide variety of strategic work and seeks substantial exposure to senior-level decision-making.

The role requires the flexibility to move between live deal work and strategic projects as priorities demand.

What we offer you

• Genuine breadth and exposure: a rare combination of strategy, M&A and strategic project delivery in one role, with access to senior leadership and exposure to exec-level decision-making
• A key role in shaping the Group's growth agenda, from acquisitions and portfolio diversification through to strategic initiatives
• Real ownership of projects: ability to take projects from initial analysis through to execution and results
• A small, effective function where your contribution is highly visible and directly shapes outcomes
• The opportunity to work for an organization that has a clear sense of purpose, is guided by values and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes
• Full-time permanent position

The role

• Support the development and evolution of Group strategy and strategic priorities, including the assessment of organic and inorganic growth opportunities
• Conduct competitive, market, and industry analysis (classification, advisory, and maritime software markets)
• Direct and coordinate selected organization-wide strategic projects, providing central governance for key initiatives and ensuring clear ownership, milestones, accountability, and effective decision-making
• Prepare board and executive committee papers on strategic topics and investment / partnership opportunities
• Build close relationships across the Group, particularly with senior business and functional leaders, working closely with Finance, Legal, HR, Operations and other functions on strategic initiatives and transactions
• Encourage stakeholders across the Group to align strategic initiatives and investment decisions with agreed objectives and to deliver lasting value.
• Support the identification, assessment and execution of acquisition, disposal, investment and strategic partnership opportunities
• Contribute to financial modeling, valuation, and business case preparation for deal activity
• Support transaction execution, working with internal stakeholders and external advisers, by coordinating internal and external due diligence workstreams
• Support post-acquisition integration planning and tracking of transaction value creation

What you bring

• The ideal candidate will typically have extensive professional experience, potentially gained within:

• • Corporate strategy and/or corporate development
  • Strategy or management consulting
  • Investment banking / M&A advisory
  • Big Four Deals, Transaction Services (FDD or CDD), Corporate Finance
  • Or a strategy, transformation or strategic projects function within a large corporate.

• You offer sound strategic and commercial judgment, solid financial skills, and the ability to lead complex projects that involve multiple teams.
• Robust skills in financial modeling and valuation
• Comfortable shifting between detailed quantitative analysis and broader qualitative strategic thinking
• Ability to build credibility quickly and gain support from senior stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Writes clearly and effectively, delivering board-ready content with minimal editing needed
• Ability to manage multiple priorities on your own in a small team environment
• Advanced project management skills
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• A self-directed approach and a readiness to see work through from analysis to implementation.

You are someone who

• Is keen to take accountability and ownership for delivering customer needs
• Is able to self-manage and prioritize tasks towards reaching goals
• Is effective at solving problems, trouble-shooting and making timely decisions
• Is ready and willing to take initiatives
• Communicates in a structured way and has ability to present technical ideas in user-friendly language
• Displays a team spirit, particularly in a multicultural environment
• Responds positively to learning opportunities and is comfortable stepping out of own comfort zone

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