Vice President, Corporate Development

Ryan LLC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym Membership

Tuition Reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning Subscription

Flexible Work Environment

Career Acceleration

Award-Winning Culture

Connectivity Reimbursement

Job summary

Ryan LLC is seeking a senior Corporate Development professional to drive acquisition activities globally. You will partner with internal teams and external counsel to manage diligence, integration planning and post-merger structuring, with significant visibility to executive management.

The role requires a track record of negotiating complex deals, building financial models, and delivering thorough diligence reports to inform strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 12+ years in M&A or related field preferred.
• Strong negotiation, project management and leadership capabilities are essential.
• Proficient in financial analysis, modeling and presenting diligence findings.

Responsibilities

• Lead diligence and integration planning across Ryan teams and external counsel.
• Develop and present diligence read-outs and reports to senior leadership and Board of Managers.
• Build and refine financial models to assess targets, inform valuation ranges and term sheets/LOIs.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage communication with sellers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Financial acumen

Leadership

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AI tools

Job description

Why Ryan?Competitive Compensation and BenefitsBusiness Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet)Gym Membership or Equipment ReimbursementLinkedIn Learning SubscriptionFlexible Work EnvironmentTuition Reimbursement After One Year of ServiceAccelerated Career PathAward-Winning Culture & Community OutreachThis role is a key member of Ryan’s Corporate Development team participating in all acquisition activities. This is a global position offering exposure to a variety of transaction types, sizes, and complexities. This individual will have significant visibility to executive management of the firm and play an integral role in valuation determination, negotiations and due diligenceDuties and Responsibilities, aligned with Key Results:People:Work closely with all functional groups and business leaders within Ryan to execute on the diligence and integration plansWork closely with Ryan’s internal legal department as well as outside counsel to manage the development of deal documentation and negotiate key aspects of the purchase agreementCoordinate and perform confirmatory diligence efforts (coordinate internal teams, interface with seller, develop internal reporting/read-outs) throughout the transaction processClient:Effectively pitch Ryan stakeholders regarding potential targets and the short and long-term benefits of the acquisition and establish and communicate post-merger roles and structurePrepare comprehensive diligence reports for presentations to Ryan leadership and the company’s Board of ManagersValue:Identify and vet potential targets for potential acquisitionConduct pre-diligence evaluation, including performing preliminary financial analysis, evaluating strategic and cultural fit, and assessing quality of targets’ clients and employees.Develop financial models for acquisition targets to inform valuation range and craft proposed deal terms (including the development of term sheets/LOIs).Partner with Finance to measure performance of acquired companies (e.g., actual results versus business case, pro-forma income stream, and other assumptions)Other duties:Coordinate and perform confirmatory diligence efforts (coordinate internal teams, interface with seller, develop internal reporting/read-outs) throughout the transaction processWork closely with all functional groups and business leaders within Ryan to execute on the diligence and collaborate with the integration team on integration planning to ensure a smooth transition into Ryan for the target companiesDevelop and maintain reporting mechanisms to track progress of diligence and integration effortsIdentify and vet potential targets for further evaluationAssist with other aspects of the M&A process, as requestedEducation and Experience:Bachelor’s Degree with 12+ years of M&A or related experience. Experience working in tax or a professional services environment preferred. Strong negotiation skills, project management skills, financial acumen and demonstrated leadership ability are essential to the role.Computer Skills:To perform this job successfully, an individual must have advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access), Internet Navigation and Research and the use of AI tools.#LI-RD1Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran