Corporate Development Director - Mergers and Acquisitions - up to £140,000 and bonus
 The Ashdown Group have been engaged by a leading data services organisation to assist them in their search for a Mergers and Acquisitions focussed Corporate Development Director. Offered on a hybrid working
 basis (2 days in London and 3 days working remotely)
 As the Corporate Development Director, you will lead all aspects of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, driving growth through strategic partnerships and acquisitions.Â
Areas of responsibility will include:
•         Opportunity Identification
•         Deal Sourcing -
•         Due Diligence - ( financial, operational, legal, and regulatory aspects of transactions)
•         Negotiation and Deal Structuring
•         Stakeholder Management -
•         Post-Merger Integration
Additionally you’ll play a central role in shaping the future direction and competitive position of the organisation, with the autonomy to influence at a senior level.
 To be successful in this role, you must have:
•        Significant experience of end-to-end mergers and acquisitions lifecycle. Ideally with insight/knowledge of GRC, Training & Education and Data & Information categories within the broader Governance, Risk and Compliance sector.
•        Qualifications such as ACCA/ CFA/ FRM/ MBA. - with Legal or deal experience.
•        Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate financial and operational performance metrics.
•        Strong negotiation skills, with demonstrable experience of closing complex deals.
•        Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.
 This is a brilliant opportunity to join a dynamic organisation in a role that will offer real opportunity to shape the competitive position of the organisation.Â
 The salary on offer for this role is up to £140,000 with bonus and other benefits.