Corporate Development Director - Mergers and Acquisitions
Location: London, Hybrid EC3A 3DE
Salary: £120k-£140k, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
What We Can Offer You: Hybrid Working, Performance-Related Bonus, Life Assurance, Additional Holiday Purchase, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources!
Why Do We Want You
We are seeking a results-driven Corporate Development Director to join Wilmington Plc.
You will bring both strategic insight and meticulous attention to detail to complex deals, enabling you to spot and deliver high-impact opportunities.
Your ability to navigate cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and conduct thorough due diligence makes you an ideal fit for this pivotal role in shaping the growth strategy of Wilmington plc.
If you are motivated by challenge, thrive in high-stakes negotiations, and want to directly influence the future of a dynamic organisation, we want to hear from you.
Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington plc's career site. We shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria, and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked “apply”!
Job Purpose, Tasks and Responsibilities
As our Corporate Development Director you will be responsible for end-to-end M&A activity.
This will include: Identifying opportunities for growth through mergers, acquisitions and partnerships by liaising with Corporate Finance houses; Conducting due diligence, evaluating the target's financial and operational performance; Negotiating terms and managing the acquisition process; and Overseeing the onboarding and transition process.
You will be responsible for:
Opportunity Identification:
• You will identify potential acquisition targets through research and networking and evaluate their financial and operational performance to determine their suitability for acquisition.
Deal Sourcing:
• Build and maintain a robust network within the industry to source potential M&A opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external advisors to identify and evaluate potential targets or partners.
Due Diligence:
• Lead comprehensive due diligence processes, analysing financial, operational, legal, and regulatory aspects of potential transactions.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to assess risks and opportunities associated with each deal.
Negotiation and Deal Structuring:
• Lead negotiations with target companies or partners to secure favourable terms for the organisation.
• Collaborate with legal and finance teams to structure deals that align with the company's strategic objectives and financial parameters.
Stakeholder Management:
• Interface with internal stakeholders, including senior leadership, to present findings, gain approvals, and ensure alignment with overall business strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, advisors, and target companies.
Post-Merger Integration:
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure smooth integration of acquired entities, realising synergies and maximising value.
• Monitor and report on the performance of acquired businesses, identifying areas for improvement and optimisation.
What's the Best Thing About This Role
This role offers a unique opportunity to drive transformative growth by leading strategic mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships.
You'll play a central role in shaping the future direction and competitive position of the plc, with the autonomy to influence high-value decisions at a senior level.
What's the Most Challenging Thing About This Role
The complexity of this role lies in navigating high-stakes negotiations and rigorous due diligence processes, requiring a balance of strategic thinking, detailed analysis, and strong stakeholder management to deliver successful outcomes in a dynamic environment.
What We're Looking For
To be successful in this role, you must have/ be:
• Experience of all aspects of the end-to-end mergers and acquisitions lifecycle.
• Relevant technical qualifications such as ACCA/CFA/FRM/MBA.
• Legal or deal experience.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate financial and operational performance metrics.
• Excellent negotiation skills, with the ability to structure and close complex deals.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to both internal and external stakeholders.
To be successful in this role, it would be great if you have:
• Experience of GRC M&A, specifically Training & Education and Data & Information categories within the broader Governance, Risk and Compliance sector.
We know it's not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role's location by the start of their employment.
About us
Wilmington plc is a recognised knowledge leader and partner of choice for data, information, education, and training in the global Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) markets.
Our businesses provide customers with a complementary range of information, data, training, and education solutions that support them in responding to emerging areas of risk and the evolving role of compliance.
We are united by a shared ambition and purpose: to have a positive impact on people's lives and society as a whole.
Find What You're Looking For
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