Business Development Manager

6 months ago

London, United Kingdom Wilmington Shared Services - People Full time

Why do we want you?

You are a hunter within the Mergers and Acquisitions arena. Your background is likely to be Mergers and Acquisitions within venture capital, private equity, corporate development or similar where you have been responsible for deal sourcing, structuring and negotiation and, extensive relationship building.

Ideally, you have a solid understanding of governance, risk and compliance and a network to match. Alternatively, you've previously been exposed to the training and education or information, insights and data sector.

If you're ready for a new challenge, where you'll be given the autonomy you desire, and the opportunity to make use of your outstanding business acumen, this could be just the role you've been looking for.

About us

We’re Wilmington PLC, a 12-brand group united by governance, risk and compliance. Acting as a trusted partner across our Intelligence, Training & Education divisions, we help our customers to do the right business in the right way as they navigate the Regulatory Compliance landscape. If you’re looking for innovation, opportunity, and community , you’ll find them all and more here.

Job purpose, tasks and responsibilities

This role is instrumental in driving our growth strategy through mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships.

As our Business Development Manager - mergers and acquisitions, you will take the lead in identifying potential acquisition targets, conducting thorough due diligence, negotiating deals, and managing the pre-acquisition process and relationships.

You will be the bridge between our organisation and potential partners, shaping the future of our company.

Key responsibilities:

Discover and evaluate potential acquisition targets. Build and nurture a strong industry network to source M&A opportunities. Lead negotiations to secure favourable terms. Conduct comprehensive due diligence processes. Interface with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with business strategy. Support the internal team to close the deal. Essential and desirable capabilities

We always support colleagues to develop their skills but to be successful in this job you really do need to already be able to tick most of these boxes...

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.

You will also need;

A proven track record in business development - mergers and acquisitions, particularly within GRC and/or Training & Education and Data & Information sectors. To be a strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills, capable of evaluating financial and operational performance metrics. Outstanding negotiation skills and the ability seek out and assist in the closure of complex deals Strong project management skills Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and with impact. Relevant qualifications (ACCA/CFA/FRM/MBA) or equivalent experience

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing, forward-thinking organisation. If you're a driven, ambitious individual who's ready to make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and let's shape the future together

Wherever you are in your career and whatever your expertise.................... You are goal orientated, planning focused and you enjoy influencing and persuading others through delivering messaging in a motivational personalised manner to your target audience. You are sociable and a fantastic relationship builder who has outstanding verbal communication skills and uses empathy to understand and relate to others. You are resilient and adapt to change with ease. Before you go....

Find what you’re looking for

We are ambitious and inclusive, filled with integrity and curiosity. We are Wilmington PLC. Are you? Join us and achieve more within your career with mutual respect, support and fair rewards.

What we’ll give you

When you join us, you’ll be able to utilise hybrid working, and receive benefits that include a performance-related bonus, pension, life assurance, additional holiday purchase, healthcare, subsidised gym memberships, cycle to work scheme, discount vouchers and access to wellbeing resources.

Bring what makes you unique

We value diversity and embrace the unique experiences, knowledge, and perspectives that drive innovation and creativity throughout Wilmington PLC. Our goal is to build a positive culture that showcases individuality and supports everyone, including those with disabilities. We shortlist all applicants who meet our essential role criteria, in addition we guarantee an interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential role criteria. If you would like to be considered for this scheme, you require an alternative method of applying, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact us:

We are a groupunited by governance, risk and compliance that helps customers do the right business in the right way.With an impressive brand portfolio, a variety of impactful work and a culture that exists to see you succeed. If you are seeking an environment that values innovation , opportunity and community , then there’s a career for you here at Wilmington plc . Apply now .

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