£50K/yr to £55K/yr
London, England
Permanent, Variable

Corporate Development Analyst

Posted by Morgan McKinley.

Responsabilities

Research & Market Intelligence

  • Gather and analyze data on markets, sectors, and companies using online tools, databases, and direct outreach (banks, advisors,etc.).
  • Maintain and update our Corporate Development pipeline, tracking new acquisition targets and project progress.
  • Build and manage detailed databases on the company's industry and transaction multiples in this sector
  • Identify strategic growth opportunities aligned with the vision.
  • Create compelling presentations and market studies for internal stakeholders.
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of regions and sub-sectors (e.g., regulations, trends, competitors, barriers to entry)

Acquisitions & Investment Analysis

  • Support the end-to-end M&A process, including LOIs, IM reviews, due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and integration planning.
  • Manage the transaction data room and collaborate with external advisors and internal teams.
  • Analyze financial data and build sophisticated financial models to assess acquisition impacts.
  • Benchmark potential acquisitions against our existing portfolio of schools.
  • Prepare high-quality investment cases for executive and board-level approval.
  • Track and manage transaction budgets.

Integration & Project Monitoring

  • Collaborate with Corporate Development, central support teams, and regional offices on integration planning and reporting.
  • Monitor the execution of investment plans (budget vs actual vs forecast).
  • Support strategic initiatives, including budgeting, long-term planning, reporting, and tax planning.
  • Contribute to developing best practices in acquisition and integration processes.
  • Deliver comprehensive target analyses and market studies.
  • Develop a strong understanding for this particular market to support informed decision-making

What You'll Bring

  • A curious, analytical mindset and strong attention to detail
  • Confidence in financial analysis and modeling
  • Excellent research and presentation skills
  • Strong communication and project coordination abilities
  • A proactive approach, ready to contribute insights and ideas throughout the deal process
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