Vice President, Corporate Development

Ryan LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Connectivity stipend

Gym membership

Learning stipend

Flexible work

Tuition reimbursement

Career acceleration

Community outreach

Job summary

Ryan LLC in London is seeking a senior corporate development professional to join the global M&A team. You will participate in all acquisition activities, from initial screening through due diligence and integration planning, with significant exposure to executive management.

The role emphasizes valuation, negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration across legal, finance, and business leaders. A high degree of strategic thinking and leadership is essential in a fast-paced, global

Qualifications

• 12+ years of M&A or related experience with professional services.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and leadership abilities.
• Experience presenting to executives and boards.
• Financial modeling and due diligence expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead diligence, valuation, and deal documentation with internal and external counsel.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams through diligence and integration.
• Prepare diligence reports and presentations for leadership and the Board.
• Support post-merger integration planning and execution.
• Identify targets and evaluate strategic/financial fit.

Skills

M&A experience

Financial modeling

Negotiation

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Why Ryan?

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Business Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet)
• Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement
• LinkedIn Learning Subscription
• Flexible Work Environment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• After One Year of Service Accelerated Career Path
• Award-Winning Culture & Community Outreach

This 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 diligence.

Duties 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 plans Work 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 agreement Coordinate and perform confirmatory diligence efforts (coordinate internal teams, interface with seller, develop internal reporting/read-outs) throughout the transaction process

Client: 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 structure Prepare comprehensive diligence reports for presentations to Ryan leadership and the company's Board of Managers

Value: Identify and vet potential targets for potential acquisition Conduct 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 process Work 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 companies Develop and maintain reporting mechanisms to track progress of diligence and integration efforts Identify and vet potential targets for further evaluation Assist with other aspects of the M&A process, as requested

Education 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

#LI-RD1 Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran Ryan offers outstanding opportunities to work in a dynamic, rapidly expanding tax services firm serving the world's most respected Global 5000 companies. Our innovative work environment, accelerated growth path for high performers, competitive benefits package, and outstanding earning potential provide the most rewarding career experience available in the industry. Ryan employees are given the freedom to do their best work in the way they work best. With a clear understanding of expectations and accountabilities, our employees are given ownership of their time and flexibility to meet the demands of their professional and personal lives.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Ryan LLC (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

Job duties related to this role are to be conducted in a manner that adheres to privacy laws, as well as follows internal governance related to protecting confidential information and trade secrets, and to securing data and company records.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Accommodation Ryan, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran or any other protected status under applicable law.

It is Ryan's policy to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Notice to Canada Candidates – In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Canadian Human Rights Act, Ryan ULC will provide accommodation, accessible formats and communication supports for the interview upon request. Ryan welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.