Senior Associate, Group Corporate Development

London Stock Exchange • $113K — $189K *

New York, NY 10025In-Person

Finance & Insurance

Less than 5 years of experience

1 week ago

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Qualifications

5-7 years of experience in corporate development or similar fields
Strong background in M&A, strategy, or finance
Degree or equivalent professional qualification (CFA, CA, ACA)
Demonstrated experience supporting live transaction projects
Exceptional relationship management skills across multiple stakeholders

Responsibilities

Lead multiple project activities related to M&A strategy and transactions
Ensure high-quality work output and timely delivery
Manage end-to-end transaction execution processes
Develop financial models to support M&A evaluations
Take ownership of specific transaction workstreams and activities
Contribute to the development of group M&A strategy and pipelines
Support the evaluation of origination opportunities
Oversee the work of associates and deliver training

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package
Annual wellness allowance
Paid time off and flexible spending options
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(K) savings plan with company match
Life insurance and disability benefits
Adoption assistance and commuter assistance programs

Full Job Description

We are looking for a senior associate to help support our efforts in defining the group and divisional M&A strategy and to execute on key opportunities. The role is an integral part of the team and you will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the team's activities to identify, evaluate and complete M&A strategy and transaction projects end-to-end. You will build relationships with partners across our business and across the world and develop high quality analysis for our team.

To be successful in this role, you should have good experience of supporting and delivering projects, an ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a variety of partners, a strong understanding of financial metrics, statement and models, analytical skills, excellent communication skills and above all, a real passion for M&A.
Join our team and play a major role in transforming our business and the wider financial markets infrastructure industry for the better!

What you'll be doing:

Working closely with our managers and directors, you'll lead multiple activities across our portfolio of projects, including supporting live transaction process end-to-end, developing M&A strategy and pipelines, origination work on selected opportunities and evaluating inbounds with our business teams
Across all work, you'll ensure that there is a high quality of work output and timely delivery against key deadlines
Support delivery of transaction execution processes end-to-end, including partner co-ordination, managing M&A project plans, preparation of transaction assessment materials and integration planning / support
Build high quality transaction related financial models and appraisal materials to enable LSEG to effectively make decisions on potential M&A opportunities
Take ownership of transaction workstreams on selected projects (e.g. execution of due diligence processes, business plan modelling, integration planning) and proactively manage these activities
Contribute to key artefacts for the team on group and divisional M&A strategy and pipelines
Support in co-ordination and evaluation of select origination opportunities
Accountable for all work of associates and graduates on projects plus delivering day-to-day/on the job training to drive best practise
Responsible for ensuring maintenance of team tools and resources including transaction database, financial models and management of Teams sites.

Candidate profile / key skills

Relationship management: Ability to build relationships and manage across a range of different partners from strategy, legal, finance, integration, technology and our business and product teams and also external partners including investment banking, accounting and deal advisory
Execution: Demonstrates the ability to plan, coordinate and manage activities to achieve specified outcomes within a clearly defined timeframe and standards
Financial: Solid understanding of financial metrics, statements and modelling leading to high quality analysis and recommendations
M&A and Investment: Good understanding of core M&A and investment concepts and an ability to apply that to live projects and drive delivery
Communication: Strong communication and writing skills that can be used to create effective messaging and updates for senior partners and committees as part of our M&A process
Analytical: Strong analytical skills in processing large amounts of complex data and distilling to clear and focused analysis
Comfort with ambiguity: Adaptable, pivot promptly when provided feedback, ability to learn quickly
Teamwork: Ability to work well within a team being able to effectively support team managers and associates to deliver outcomes

Required experience and qualifications

Experience in corporate development, strategy, deal advisory, transaction services or finance centred team preferred
Experience of supporting live M&A/Strategy/Investment projects
Strong experience working within a team
Degree or equivalent and professional qualification (CFA, CA, ACA)
Genuine passion for M&A

Career Stage:
Senior Associate

Compensation/Benefits Information:

LSEG is committed to offering competitive Compensation and Benefits. The anticipated base salary for this position is $113,900 - $189,900.

Please be aware base salary ranges may vary by geographic location, city and state. In addition to our offered base salary, this role is eligible for our Annual Incentive Plan (AIP/"bonus plan"). Target AIP rates will be commensurate with role level and posted career stage. Individual salary will be reflective of job related knowledge, skills and equivalent experience. LSEG roles (excluding internships and part-time roles of less than 20 hours per week) are typically eligible for inclusion in our LSEG Benefits program, which includes offerings of: Annual Wellness Allowance, Paid time-off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending & Health Savings Options, Prescription Drug plan, 401(K) Savings Plan and Company match. LSEG's Benefits plan also includes basic life insurance, disability benefits, emergency backup dependent care, adoption assistance commuter assistance etc.

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