Corporate Development Analyst Full Time NEW

Working closely with Senior Management and assisting with the analysis of business performance, M&A transactions, evaluation of strategic options and organic growth opportunities:

• Preparing operating and valuation models for potential acquisitions, investments and disposals including pro-forma P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements
• Analysis of business performance in the context of performance management and wider strategic opportunities
• Benchmarking IWG performance against competitors
• End-to-end project management, including financial modelling, commercial analysis, project execution and implementation
• Supporting the Corporate Development team in sharing of best practice across the Group
• Preparation of investment proposals and company and market analysis
• Support the internal business development teams in their review of the M&A pipeline
• Screening and evaluation of M&A opportunities
• Liaising with country management teams around the world
• Preparing and updating Investment Cases and formulating recommendations for the Investment Committee
• Creating tools and analysing data that support our growth ambitions and investment decisions
• Provide financial information that will support IWG in negotiations with landlords / partners
• Creating and updating pipeline information and other regular reports
• Ad-hoc project work for the CEOs of Regions, Chief Investment Officer, CFO and other Senior Executives to evaluate business performance

Required Experience

Experienced at Analyst / Associate level, developing and presenting data analytics in the following areas:

• Investment banking
• Equity Research
• Lead Advisory
• Private Equity
• Asset Management
• Transaction Services

Real Estate / Property experience not necessary, experience of working in a Financial Institution is preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Enthusiastic self-starter who is ambitious and wants to learn
• Highly numerate with strong Excel skills
• Excellent analytical skills – ability to understand data and see the “bigger picture”
• Relevant financial modelling, Presentation and M&A process experience
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and escalate key risks to the appropriate senior management
• Experience in process automation and AI is preferred
• Strong commercial acumen
• Excellent attention to detail in all aspects of the job
• Strong communication, persuasion, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong planning and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise, multi-task, and work effectively with minimal supervision
• Adaptability and flexibility, able to respond quickly to changing demands, processes and updated information
• Achievement orientation – has the drive to succeed, not just for self, but for team and company

Source: Regus Career Page