Corporate Development Analyst

Nord Anglia Education

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Corporate Development AnalystLocation: London Victoria (hybrid model, minimum 3 days in office).Nord Anglia Education - the world's leading private school's organisation is recruiting a Corporate Development Analyst. You will be joining the Corporate Development team in our London HQ.London is our global headquarters where 200 colleagues across Finance, Risk, Corporate Development, Legal, HR, Marketing, Admissions & Communications (MAC) and Education drive the success of our 80+ schools in 30+ countries. By joining our fast paced and innovative organisation, you will be regularly liaising with our global team-mates from the Philippines to Peru, from Beijing to Boston and beyond.If you have a global mindset, enjoy thinking outside the box and are prepared to go above and beyond to find solutions, then a career at Nord Anglia is for you.In the role of Corporate Development Analyst, you will be responsible for executing Nord Anglia's growth strategy by providing research and transactional support in the sourcing and execution of acquisition transactions.The role:As Corporate Development Analyst your focus will be to:
  • Collect market, sector or company data on the internet and third-party databases, and through primary research sources such as banks, advisors and schools, etc.
  • Manage and update the Corporate Development pipeline with new acquisition targets, as well as detailing progress on existing projects
  • Manage and update databases of international schools around the world and private and public transaction multiples for the education sector through research sources such as specialized consultancy groups and industry news reports
  • Support the organisation in identification of potential opportunities in line with the Corporate Development Strategy
  • Prepare presentations and studies on researched markets/sectors/companies
  • Gain necessary market and sector knowledge and knowledge of market participants; perform geographical markets and education sub-sectors analysis: regulatory framework, size, trends, players, barriers to entry, etc.
  • Participate in all phases of the transaction such as LOI, IM reviews, due diligence, structuring, negotiation, legal documentation, integration planning, etc.
  • Develop and manage the transaction dataroom, coordinate with external advisors and internal working teams on dataroom material preparation and collection
  • Analyse financial statements and data, and prepare complex financial models, taking into account the impact of acquisitions to Nord Anglia from financial and operational perspectives
  • Prepare investment cases for Nord Anglia's Executive Committees and Board for investment approvals
  • Assist the Corporate Development team, and the central support functions and regional offices.
The Successful Candidate will possess:
  • Strong academic background with a degree from a leading University
  • Experience working in a deal environment, preferably in
  • Corporate M&A function
  • Private Equity or venture capital
  • Corporate Finance / M&A in a leading bank
  • Transaction Services with a Big 4
  • Management consultant with transaction experience from a top consulting firm
  • Outstanding analytical skills
  • Strong Excel financial modelling and valuation skills
  • Solid knowledge of financial accounting concepts and practice
See full job description, .About UsNord Anglia Education is the world's leading international schools organisation. Our 80+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 90,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education. We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools.Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we're at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students.By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team. As a member of the world's leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world.We encourage individuals to join us with our “Create your Future” mindset - we will provide you with a range of experiences and opportunities to enhance your skillset and you will be given the autonomy to grow your career.To ApplyOn-line applications need to be directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination.We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with various protected characteristics.Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.

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