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Job Summary
The Corporate Development Director leads end-to-end execution of M&A deals, joint ventures, market monitoring and strategic assessment across EMEA, including financial modelling and data valuation. This role is key to strategic planning, business case development and new business initiatives. The Director builds strong partnerships across major functions and develops internal consulting capabilities to support strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions and real estate investments. Reporting to the VP of Corporate Development for EMEA, this role leads the regional deal lifecycle from origination through signing, working with senior leaders throughout the region.
Responsibilities
Mergers & Acquisitions Strategy and Execution
Establishes and leads M&A strategy and execution for the region, partnering through due diligence and beyond
Sources and analyzes accretive acquisition and partnership opportunities
Leads cross-functional teams through sourcing, due diligence and transaction processes
Drives development of operational models and synergy forecasts for targets, including review and acceptance of potential dyssynergy motions
Leads negotiations (with Legal support) and closing of M&A transactions, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations
Represents and drives deal approvals at Senior Executive and Board level
Supports buyside and sellside M&A processes, identifies deal issues and resolves them with teams
Develops deal valuation frameworks (comparable companies, precedent transactions, discounted cash flow, investment return models, pro forma accretion/dilution analyses)
Works with Treasury to support transaction financing
Supports development of M&A thesis with Business Unit Heads
Develops transaction timelines and storyboards presentations for Senior Executive discussions
Communicates with stakeholders to ensure alignment on deal pipeline and resource allocation
Market Monitoring and Strategic Assessment
Defines and executes processes for evaluating sectors and identifying targets to support growth strategy
Tracks deal and investment activity, especially for Data Center expansion
Analyzes structural alternatives (build vs. buy, equity investment vs. partnership vs. acquisition)
Develops insights based on tracking strategic actions across the regional ecosystem
Performance Measurement & Reporting
Tracks and analyzes performance metrics for regional strategic initiatives
Develops and maintains reporting frameworks for deal outcomes, pipeline progress, and ROI
Delivers timely performance reports to senior stakeholders
Financial Modeling and Data Valuation
Drives business insight and alignment on assumptions for operational models and synergy forecasts
Develops deal valuation frameworks for organic deals, M&A, and JV (including comparable companies, precedent transactions, discounted cash flow, organic vs. inorganic options, accretion/dilution and other pro-forma metrics)
Strategic Alignment and Interface Management
Manages strategic initiatives and dependencies with applicable power strategies
Determines interplay with global Corporate Strategy, Power, and Product organizations
Collaborates with GDC, Global Real Estate, and Data Center Operations for capex planning and approvals
Project and Program Management
Identifies business issues requiring project management
Develops Executive staff and Board presentation materials
Manages and reports on complex strategic initiatives
Leads internal consulting projects focused on new markets/products, growth, and profitability improvements
Provides short-term consulting and performance improvement support to Executive team
Runs interdepartmental working group meetings and interviews HODs and Country Managers to troubleshoot issues
Cross-Functional Coordination
Hosts and facililitate cross-departmental meetings
Documents and recommend actions to senior team members
Provides summary notes and follow-up communications to working teams
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree with strong academic background; MBA, CFA or CPA preferred but not required
Extensive experience, preferably at a leading investment
Corporate Development Director in London employer: Equinix, Inc.
Equinix is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal place for an Executive Assistant to thrive. With a commitment to employee growth and a supportive work environment, you will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders in a dynamic EMEA setting, enhancing your skills while contributing to meaningful projects. The company values diversity and inclusion, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a significant impact.
