Corporate Development & Investments Manager

London. Posted a month ago

The role

The Corporate Development & Investments Manager supports the CD&I team with M&A, FT Ventures investments, and strategic partnerships. This role involves sourcing opportunities, conducting financial and valuation analysis, and leading portfolio reviews for the FT and Nikkei.

What you will do

Sourcing corporate development opportunities including acquisition and investment target sourcing
End-to-end contribution to M&A, FT Ventures investments and disposals
Business valuation modelling, business plan analysis and pricing, due diligence and transaction coordination, and contract negotiation
Leading financial and valuation analysis of business opportunities
Leading portfolio review projects and reviewing investment proposals
Leading thematic research projects and portfolio management
Mentoring more junior team members
Preparation of board papers and documentation for CFO, CEO, FT Board and Nikkei approval processes

Required qualifications

At least 8 years relevant experience in an investment bank, M&A advisory firm, corporate finance division of a large accounting firm, private equity, venture capital, or corporate M&A/Corporate Financ
Buy-side experience is essential
Strong undergraduate degree in economics, business, finance, law or accounting
Highly numerate and experienced in financial modelling, valuation analysis and business plan and commercial analysis
Proven analytical and business and problem solving skills
Demonstrable end to end transaction experience
Excellent English oral and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Google Suite, as well as use of AI tools

Nice to have

Venture investing experience
Strategy experience
APAC M&A experience and network

Benefits

Generous annual leave
Medical cover
Inclusive parental leave packages
Subsidised gym memberships
Opportunities to give back to the community

About the company

The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy. It has a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.