Description

Our client within the Educational sector is looking to hire a Corportate Development Analyst to help the organisation continue to grow. This is a newly created role and a fantastic opportunity to work within the M&A team to liaise directly with sellers, investors, advisors and partners to support the Corporate Development Strategy. You will also have the opportunity for career progression and the potential to relocate internationally should you desire in the future. The role offers hybrid working - 3 days in the office per week.

Role requirements:

Essential:

• Strong academic background with a degree from a leading University
• Experience working in a deal environment, preferably in (by order of preference)
• Corporate M&A function
• Private Equity or venture capital
• Corporate Finance / M&A in a leading bank
• Transaction Services with a Big 4
• Management consultant with transaction experience from a top consulting firm
• Outstanding analytical skills
• Strong Excel financial modelling and valuation skills
• Solid knowledge of financial accounting concepts and practice
• Strong PowerPoint skills
• Excellent written and oral presentational skills
• Organisational skills, ability to pay attentional to detail without compromising the big picture
• Understanding of "transaction environment and requirements"
• Ability to work in partnership and collaboratively across organisational boundaries and different business sectors to solve problems and meet common objectives
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Desirable:

• Attained or working towards CPA, CA, CFA or equivalent qualifications
• Experience of various markets and cultures
• English. Other languages a plus