Corporate Development Associate

A specialist international investment business is hiring a Corporate Development Associate into its London team. It's a small, high-calibre group, so there's real responsibility from day one and regular contact with senior leadership. With a broad remit, on the deal side you'll support M&A, minority investments and strategic partnerships, building the financial models, running valuation and due diligence, and helping push transactions through to completion. But it doesn't stop once a deal closes - there's also an operational and strategic side to this role, working hands-on with the businesses they invest in to help them grow. This also isn't a role with a fixed ladder or a box-ticking route to promotion. It's meritocratic, with plenty of room to grow, so you'll have the space to make it your own and progress as far as your ability takes you. What would make you a good fit:

• Around 3+ years in investment banking
• Strong financial modelling, and a good instinct for what the numbers are actually telling you
• Business services or professional services sector experience would be an advantage, though it isn't essential. FIG sector experience would also be of interest.
• Articulate and commercially minded, comfortable holding your own with senior people
• Happy working with limited precedent and figuring things out independently In return there's a competitive base, a lucrative performance bonus, hybrid working, and a collaborative culture that doesn't run like a traditional banking floor. For a confidential conversation, get in touch with Heather Benson-West at Spark Search.