Head of Corporate Development

Lead high impact mergers and acquisitions that shape the future growth of a global financial data and technology organisation.

Reporting to the Head of Strategy and operating as part of the senior leadership team, this role offers the opportunity to own and scale FE fundinfo's M&A platform and drive strategic inorganic growth. You will lead complex transactions end to end, work closely with board level stakeholders, and play a central role in expanding the company's products, data, and geographic reach. This position combines strategic influence, hands on execution, and leadership responsibility within a fast growing, international organisation.

Your key responsibilities as a Head of Corporate Development will include:

• Building and scaling FE fundinfo's M&A platform to support strategic growth objectives.
• Managing and developing a small, high performing team and coordinating internal and external stakeholders involved in transaction execution.
• Identifying and evaluating acquisition opportunities that expand product capability, datasets, geographic reach, and market presence.
• Developing and maintaining a strong M&A pipeline to ensure consistent deal flow aligned with revenue and EBITDA targets.
• Leading the end to end execution of M&A transactions through close collaboration with cross functional teams.
• Supporting post acquisition onboarding and integration to ensure strategic value is realised and acquired businesses are successfully embedded into the group.

You will need the following experience and skills to join us as a Head of Corporate Development:

• You bring significant experience in mergers and acquisitions, ideally within financial technology, financial services, or a closely related sector.
• You have a proven track record of negotiating and executing complex transactions, including deal structuring, pricing, and contractual terms.
• You demonstrate strong financial analysis and valuation skills and can clearly assess the strategic and commercial impact of potential deals.
• You communicate with confidence and credibility, enabling you to influence board level stakeholders and collaborate effectively with senior leadership.
• You can translate business strategy into a clear M&A vision, pipeline, and execution plan, with experience supporting or leading post merger integration.

FE fundinfo is a leading financial data provider, connecting the investment industry across the UK, Europe, and Asia Pacific through an integrated platform. Our skilled team empowers clients with data driven insights, making the industry navigate complexity with confidence!

You will join a collaborative, ambitious, and globally connected organisation that values ownership, accountability, and clear thinking. FE fundinfo supports flexible and hybrid working, encourages continuous learning, and fosters an environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed. Teams work closely together across functions and geographies, balancing commercial focus with openness, trust, and long term career development.

Benefits - UK

• 25 days of annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days each year.
• Benefit from enhanced paternity, maternity, and shared parental leave.
• Secure your future with our pension scheme.
• Advance your career with sponsored learning and development, including formal qualifications.
• Private medical insurance as employee wellbeing matters.
• Stay fit with discounted gym memberships.
• Take advantage of the Bike to Work scheme for eco friendly commuting.
• Keep your eyes sharp with eye care and flu jab services.