At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic acquisitions and drive corporate development initiatives in a dynamic tech environment.
- Company: Join a fast-growing tech-enabled company in London with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Gain meaningful responsibility, exposure to C-level executives, and ownership of strategy.
- Other info: Opportunity to work autonomously and influence key stakeholders across the organisation.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a company while thriving in a collaborative, high-performance culture.
- Qualifications: 7-8 years in M&A or corporate development with strong financial modelling skills.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 150000 £ per year.
Metis Search are currently partnered with a dynamic Technology/Tech-enabled company looking to build their Corporate Development practice in London. This is an opportunity to join a growing company, working on organic & inorganic growth projects, managing stakeholders, developing and implementing strategy plans.
This role offers meaningful responsibility, direct exposure to the C-level, and the chance to take ownership of the company's strategy moving forward.
Responsibilities:- Lead the identification, evaluation, and execution of strategic acquisitions and inorganic growth initiatives.
- Manage end-to-end transaction execution, including origination, valuation, financial modelling, due diligence, negotiation, structuring, signing, closing, and integration.
- Partner with senior leadership to shape and deliver the company’s long‑term growth and corporate development strategy.
- Analyze & map market trends and competitive dynamics to identify opportunities and risks.
- Develop relationships with management teams, advisers, and investors to support origination efforts.
- Thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment while managing multiple priorities and deal timelines.
- Contribute to a collaborative, high‑performance culture focused on growth, execution, and continuous improvement.
- Minimum of 7-8 years’ experience within M&A, corporate development, investment banking, corporate finance or private equity.
- Strong technical foundation in financial modelling and valuation.
- Demonstrated transaction experience with the ability to run workstreams independently.
- Commercially minded, resourceful, and comfortable in working autonomously & in a team.
- Clear and confident communicator with strong presentation skills.
- Highly relationship-driven with strong stakeholder management capabilities and the ability to influence across all levels of an organisation.
- Experience in Tech/Tech‑Enabled Services is beneficial but not necessary.
Please apply with your CV through the portal below.
Director Corporate Development in London employer: Metis Search
Join a forward-thinking Technology company in London that prioritises innovation and growth, offering you the chance to lead strategic initiatives and work closely with C-level executives. With a collaborative and high-performance culture, you'll benefit from meaningful responsibilities, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a significant impact on the company's future direction. Embrace the dynamic environment where your expertise in corporate development will be valued and rewarded.
