Corporate Development and Strategy Manager (18 month FTC)

Job Description

The Financial Times is seeking a Corporate Development & Strategy Manager for an 18-month fixed-term contract in London. This role within the Corporate Development & Strategy team, reporting to the Corporate Development & Strategy Director, will support the FT's inorganic and centralized growth initiatives, including M&A, strategic partnerships, portfolio management, corporate investing, and strategic projects. The ideal candidate will be innovative, analytical, and possess strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with senior management. The role offers significant exposure to the FT's and Nikkei's leadership teams.

• Sourcing FT corporate development opportunities.
• Assisting Nikkei Group in M&A origination and execution.
• Contributing to M&A and disposals, including valuation modeling and due diligence.
• Working on strategic projects and partnerships.
• Leading financial and valuation analysis.
• Preparing board papers.

• 8+ years of experience in investment banking, M&A advisory, or corporate finance.
• Strong undergraduate degree in economics, business, finance, law, or accounting.
• Experience in financial modeling, valuation analysis, and business plan analysis.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a results-driven work ethic.
• Strong strategic acumen and understanding of FT and Nikkei.
• Demonstrable end-to-end transaction experience.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Outstanding project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

• Generous annual leave.
• Medical cover.
• Inclusive parental leave packages.
• Subsidized gym memberships.
• Opportunities to give back to the community.
• Hybrid working model (50%).