Corporate Development Associate, Financial Services Business, London We are now working with a leading financial services group. They are now looking to recruit a Corporate Development Associate into their team. The Opportunity To support, and lead aspects of, the origination and execution of Corporate Development opportunities including Mergers & Acquisitions, in line with their corporate and financial strategy. Responsibilities Origination and investment opportunity appraisal Identify, research and evaluate M&A and corporate development opportunities, drawing input and support from key stakeholder groups as required Prepare financial and valuation models including calculation of investment returns, stress testing of projections and scenario analysis in line with the Group’s investment appraisal approach and criteria Evaluate, critique, and stress test business plans produced by the commercial, strategy or finance teams and / or external parties Develop clear recommendations, including preparation of investment case materials covering strategic, financial and execution considerations, and confidently articulate and present these materials to stakeholders Prepare investment committee and board papers relating to M&A and corporate development opportunities and activities Remain abreast of key industry developments, including current / rumoured M&A situations, and prepare succinct briefing materials where required M&A execution Work with and manage external due diligence providers to ensure due diligence engagements are completed on time Assume day to day responsibility for the project management of acquisition processes and corporate development projects Review data room documentation to support due diligence processes and the identification of key risks and issues Liaise with due diligence and integration workstream leads to collate due diligence findings, identify key risks and ensure appropriate contractual protections are obtained Contribute towards and support principal-to-principal transaction negotiations with external counterparties Alongside internal and external legal counsel, participate in the reviewing SPAs, Shareholders’ Agreements, and other legal transaction documents Develop deal approval / sign-off materials for submission to the Board M&A and Corporate Development Reporting Preparation of standard monthly corporate development reporting packs for the Executive Committee, Investment Committee and M&A / Corporate Development Steering Committees Support the preparation of the annual M&A strategy plan Experience They are interested in meeting people who will have a background as follows: Investment banking professionals Corporate development professionals ACAs with Transaction Services / M&A/ Lead advisory deal exposure Capable of operating in a small, lean team (lots of responsibility but great exposure and a steep learning curve)

• Reference: 321
• Salary: Excellent base and bonus
• Location: London
• Contact: James Heath
• Email: james.heath
• Phone: 0207 953 4066