Mergers and Acquisitions Corporate Development Director

Corporate Development Director - Mergers and Acquisitions - up to £140,000 and bonus

The Ashdown Group has been engaged by a leading data services organisation to assist in their search for a Mergers and Acquisitions-focused Corporate Development Director. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement (2 days in London and 3 days remote).

As the Corporate Development Director, you will lead all aspects of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, driving growth through strategic partnerships and acquisitions.

Responsibilities include:

1. Opportunity Identification
2. Deal Sourcing
3. Due Diligence (financial, operational, legal, and regulatory aspects)
4. Negotiation and Deal Structuring
5. Stakeholder Management
6. Post-Merger Integration

You will also play a key role in shaping the future direction and competitive position of the organisation, with the autonomy to influence at a senior level.

Qualifications and experience required:

1. Significant experience in end-to-end mergers and acquisitions lifecycle, ideally with insight into GRC, Training & Education, and Data & Information sectors within Governance, Risk, and Compliance.
2. Qualifications such as ACCA, CFA, FRM, or MBA, with legal or deal experience.
3. Strong analytical skills to evaluate financial and operational performance metrics.
4. Proven negotiation skills with experience closing complex deals.
5. Excellent project management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic organisation in a role that offers significant influence on its strategic positioning.

The salary for this role is up to £140,000, complemented by a bonus and other benefits.