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About the Role
Corporate Development is a central part of the Financial Times Group’s growth strategy. The Corporate Development & Investments team is responsible for M&A, FT Ventures, Strategic Partnerships, Portfolio Management, and internal investments assessments. We are looking for an innovative, creative, analytical, and strategic thinker who can demonstrate passion about the future of our businesses. The ideal candidate enjoys solving problems, can take direction but is also proactive, and is willing and able to work under their own initiative. A team player with strong professional relationship-building and excellent communication skills is essential. The role involves significant exposure to the FT’s and Nikkei’s leadership teams.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the Corporate Development & Investments team with sourcing corporate development opportunities, including acquisition and investment target sourcing.
- Contributing end-to-end to M&A, FT Ventures investments, and disposals, including business valuation modelling, business plan analysis, pricing, due diligence, transaction coordination, and contract negotiation.
- Leading the financial and valuation analysis of business opportunities and applying critical thinking to the business case and its progression of FT and Nikkei strategies.
- Leading portfolio review projects and reviewing investment proposals.
- Leading thematic research projects and portfolio management.
- Mentoring more junior team members.
- Preparing board papers and documentation required for CFO, CEO, FT Board, and Nikkei approval processes.
Requirements
- Strong core technical skills acquired during active participation in M&A transactions, particularly with respect to financial modelling.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience gained working in an investment bank, M&A advisory firm, the corporate finance division of a large accounting firm, a private equity or venture capital investor, or within the M&A/Corporate Finance/Corporate Development function of a corporate organisation.
- Buy-side experience is essential.
- Highly numerate and confident and experienced in financial modelling, valuation analysis, and business plan and commercial analysis.
- Proven analytical and business and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply financial analysis to commercial issues.
- Excellent attention to detail, commitment to the job, and a strong results-driven work ethic.
- Strong strategic acumen, and understanding of FT and Nikkei and their operating industries.
- Demonstrable end-to-end transaction experience.
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills.
- Confident working under own initiative as well as ability to collaborate well and work with others.
- Ability to balance taking initiative with strong communication and collaboration across the team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Google Suite, as well as use of AI tools.
Skills
- Financial modelling
- Valuation analysis
- Business plan analysis
- Commercial analysis
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Strategic acumen
- M&A transaction experience
- English oral and written communication
- Collaboration
- Initiative
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Google Suite
- AI tools
Location
- Onsite (hybrid model)
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 8+ years relevant experience
Education Level
- Strong undergraduate degree, ideally in economics, business, finance, law or accounting
Benefits
- Generous annual leave
- Medical cover
- Inclusive parental leave packages
- Subsidised gym memberships
- Opportunities to give back to the community
About the Company
- The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.
- At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded.
- In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing.
- Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you.
- Build a newsworthy career at the FT.
Equal Opportunity
- We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued.
- A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential.
- We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.
- We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.