Corporate Development & Strategy Manager

Overview

A leading, PE-backed UK financial services platform is seeking a high-calibre strategic professional to play a central role in the development and delivery of its Group Strategy.

Working closely with the CEO, CFO, Head of Strategy and shareholders, this is a highly visible role with exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence long-term growth initiatives, including corporate development and M&A activity.

The role blends strategic planning, value creation execution, corporate development support and investor engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing development, monitoring and delivery of the Group Strategy and Value Creation Plan.
• Provide strategic oversight and analytical support to the CEO, CFO and Head of Strategy on major corporate priorities.
• Contribute to Corporate Development initiatives, including external M&A activity (screening, evaluation, execution support).
• Work closely with the shareholder group on both specific projects and general relationship management.
• Prepare materials for Board and Executive discussions.
• Act as a trusted analytical partner to senior leadership, providing insight and constructive challenge.
• Lead and deliver ad-hoc strategic projects independently.
• Monitor competitive and market dynamics to inform corporate strategy.

Candidate Profile

We are open to candidates from a range of backgrounds, including:

• Corporate Development
• Strategy / Transaction Advisory
• Investment Banking
• Top-tier consulting or professional services

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree educated (essential)
• Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA or similar preferred
• Experience in financial services (wealth, advice, insurance, asset management or related sectors) advantageous
• Exposure to Corporate Development / M&A preferred

Location

• Swindon (preferred) / London – Hybrid (3x in office)

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and financial modelling capability
• Strategic thinker with ability to simplify complex topics
• Confident communicator at executive level
• Able to work autonomously and take ownership
• Commercially aware and comfortable operating in a PE-backed environment
• Diplomatic, discreet and highly professional
• Organised and capable of managing multiple workstreams

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