Head of Corporate Development

1 month ago

London Area, United Kingdom Finatal Full time

Head of Corporate Development

Location: London + remote working.

Salary: C. £185k + Bonus + Equity


Ref: NH12179


A financial services business backed by a leading mid-market PE investor, requires a Head of Corporate Development to lead on the origination and execution of value creative acquisitions, as well as to help drive and shape the future strategy of the business.


Duties & Responsibilities to include:

  • Lead on all global M&A activity from origination to close.
  • Act as advisor to the CFO, CEO, PE backers and wider Board to help shape the future direction and positioning of business.
  • Work on a range of value creative and strategic initiatives.
  • Drive the origination of value creative acquisitions which complement existing service lines, but also those which add new services and capabilities.
  • Take the lead on all business development activities; attend regular events and conferences, manage relationships with brokers and advisers, and act as point of contact for all vendors and targets.
  • Become an expert in the sector, and work with internal business leaders to identify adjacent spaces and strategic gaps that can be filled via M&A.
  • Undertake detailed and thorough due diligence into all potential targets, ensuring strong strategic fit and alignment.
  • Work with advisors on the completion of FDD, Tax DD, Legal DD etc.
  • Manage relationships with senior executives, bankers, advisors, lawyers, and a range of internal stakeholders.
  • Lead on all aspects of deal structuring and negotiations.
  • Oversee all forecasting, business planning, 100 day plan creation, etc.
  • Work with the internal integration function to ensure all acquisitions are fully integrated and synergies realised.
  • Provide regular updates and KPIs into M&A activity.


Candidate Requirements:

  • Proven ability to originate and execute value creative buy-side transactions.
  • Prior experience managing transactions in the £50m - £300m+ EV range.
  • A strategic and commercial mindset, with the ability to influence and drive strategy and value creation activities.
  • The EQ, natural gravitas, and executive level presence to build relationships and trust, and to gain buy-in with potential vendors and targets on a global level.
  • Prior experience of executing transactions in the financial services sector.
  • Prior experience of originating and executing complex, cross-border acquisitions.
  • A willingness to travel to meet targets as required (not extensive) – US & European travel required.

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