We are currently searching for a Corporate Development Manager to join a global education business in the Corporate Development team for maternity cover support.
We are looking for someone to support the growth strategy by providing full transaction support to the 3 major types of corporate development projects (Acquisition transactions, new build projects and Existing campus expansions), with a focus on acquisition projects.
We seek an individual to join as a Corporate Development Manager where your focus will be to:
- Develop a sound working knowledge of the international schools market and of market participants, to allow market prioritisation. Drive and manage internal and external geographical markets and education sub-sectors analysis
- Support the team in identifying potential acquisition and new build opportunities in line with the Corporate Development strategy
- Develop and manage the acquisition pipeline through market visits and other initiatives
- Participate in the entire transaction process from sourcing/origination to transaction documentation and completion together with the Head of Transaction Delivery and Integration and the Heads of Corporate Development in regions
- Take leading role in key aspects of transaction processes such as evaluation of opportunity, LOI, due diligence, and/or documentation
- Prepare and evaluate complex financial models (analysis, forecast and valuation), including impact of acquisitions
The Successful Candidate will possess:
- Strong academic background with a degree from a leading University
- MBA or a Master’s in finance, CFA, CPA or equivalent a plus
- Experience of various markets and cultures
- Experience working in a deal environment, preferably in (by order of preference) Corporate M&A, Private Equity, transaction team of a Big 4 accounting firm, Investment bank, management consultant with transaction experience from a top consulting firm