Corporate Development Analyst

Overview

• Support strategic growth initiatives across the Bank




• Evaluate, execute, and integrate mergers, acquisitions, divestments and strategic investments




• Collaborate across the organisation to identify opportunities, analyse investment cases and support delivery of initiatives that drive long-term value




• Prepare high-quality materials for Executive Committee, Board and investor meetings




• Support evaluation and execution of M&A transactions, divestments and strategic investments




• Work closely with business areas to identify strategic growth opportunities and improvement initiatives




• Develop and maintain robust financial models (DCF, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions)




• Analyse target company financials, forecasts and key value drivers




• Support valuation assessments and investment recommendations




• Provide clear, data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions




• Support financial due diligence processes




• Assist with integration planning and synergy identification/tracking




• Support post-acquisition performance monitoring and reporting




• Help ensure alignment between deal assumptions and post-close execution

Qualifications

• Strong financial modelling and analytical capability




• Prior Experience in M&A, corporate finance, investment banking, transaction services or strategy




• Excel (ideally advanced) with ability to do Model running – turning vast datasets into financial models




• Business degree or relevant professional qualification, ideally ACCA or CIMA qualified so that you understand the models




• Experience looking at credit risk/portfolio of potential M&A transactions




• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills




• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment




• Strong written and verbal communication skills




• Highly organised, forward-thinking and adaptable approach




• Strong understanding of the challenger banking environment and regulatory landscape




• Resilient, works well under pressure and a self-starter




• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively




• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statements




• Experience working with senior stakeholders and investors

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