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About the Role

The Group Corporate Development team at LSEG is seeking a senior associate to support the definition of group and divisional M&A strategy and the execution of key opportunities. This integral role involves supporting all aspects of the team's activities to identify, evaluate, and complete M&A strategy and transaction projects end-to-end, building relationships across the business and developing high-quality analysis.

Responsibilities

Lead multiple activities across the project portfolio, including supporting live transaction processes, developing M&A strategy and pipelines, origination work, and evaluating inbound opportunities.
Ensure high-quality work output and timely delivery against key deadlines.
Support end-to-end transaction execution processes, including partner coordination, M&A project plan management, preparation of transaction assessment materials, and integration planning/support.
Build high-quality transaction-related financial models and appraisal materials.
Take ownership of transaction workstreams on selected projects (e.g., due diligence, business plan modeling, integration planning).
Contribute to key team artifacts on group and divisional M&A strategy and pipelines.
Support the coordination and evaluation of select origination opportunities.
Oversee the work of associates and graduates on projects and provide day-to-day training.
Maintain team tools and resources, including transaction databases, financial models, and Teams sites.

Requirements

Experience in corporate development, strategy, deal advisory, transaction services, or a finance-centered team is preferred.
Experience supporting live M&A/Strategy/Investment projects.
Strong experience working within a team.
Genuine passion for M&A.

Skills

Relationship management: Ability to build relationships and manage across various partners (strategy, legal, finance, integration, technology, business, product teams, and external partners like investment banking and accounting).
Execution: Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage activities to achieve specified outcomes within defined timeframes and standards.
Financial: Solid understanding of financial metrics, statements, and modeling for high-quality analysis and recommendations.
M&A and Investment: Good understanding of core M&A and investment concepts and ability to apply them to live projects.
Communication: Strong communication and writing skills for effective messaging to senior partners and committees.
Analytical: Strong analytical skills in processing complex data and distilling it into clear analysis.
Comfort with ambiguity: Adaptable, able to pivot promptly based on feedback, and learn quickly.
Teamwork: Ability to work effectively within a team and support managers and associates.

Experience Level

Senior Associate

Education Level

Degree or equivalent and professional qualification (CFA, CA, ACA)

Salary/Compensations

$113,900 - $189,900

Benefits

Annual Incentive Plan (AIP/”bonus plan”)
Annual Wellness Allowance
Paid time-off
Medical, Dental, Vision
Flex Spending & Health Savings Options
Prescription Drug plan
401(K) Savings Plan and Company match
Basic life insurance
Disability benefits
Emergency backup dependent care
Adoption assistance
Commuter assistance
Healthcare
Retirement planning
Paid volunteering days
Wellbeing initiatives

About the Company

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider.
Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.
Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose.
We are a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries.
We value individuality and enable employees to bring their true selves to work.
We are committed to sustainability across our global business.
We partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives.
The LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence.

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
We do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.
Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.