We are currently looking for an Analyst / Senior Analyst to join the Nasdaq Corporate Development team in London, UK.
The Corporate Development team focuses on developing, researching, and implementing financial cases for mergers, acquisitions, strategic investments, joint ventures, and divestitures, including post-deal integration plans. The team also advises business leaders by applying analytical finance to construct frameworks, evaluating strategic alternatives, and quantifying business decisions.
In addition, the team is responsible for conducting due diligence, structuring deals, negotiating terms, and executing transactions. Professionals in this field drive the adoption of consistent financial analyses and processes to support strategic business decisions and enhance organizational value.
Support all aspects of the deal process, including the identification, evaluation, and execution of potential capital deployment alternatives
Work closely with business units and cross-functional teams across the organisation to develop, assess, and implement strategic activation and post-deal integration plans
The Analyst / Sr. Analyst will be a key member of the Corporate Development team and support day-to-day transactions, including, but not limited to, creating investment committee and executive leadership team review presentations / investment memos, conducting due diligence and financial analysis on the opportunity set, negotiating transaction documents, thinking through deal structuring alternatives, presenting findings to senior management, coordinating with various cross-functional teams, and identifying / pricing risk(s)
Conduct research / analyse key trends in the industry and support ad hoc strategic and financial analyses for senior management
Participate in investor conferences and help with the preparation of strategic presentations for senior management, the Board of Directors, or external stakeholders
Work with the broader finance team on certain corporate finance related analyses and initiatives
Bachelor’s Degree with 1-4 years of experience, including transaction-related experience in investment banking, transaction advisory, private equity, venture capital, or corporate development
Prior M&A transaction and deal experience preferred; buy-side experience a plus, but not required
Good financial modelling and analytical skills
Strong attention of detail
Willingness to work across time zones
Good written and oral communication skills
Strategic thinker with a high level of intellectual curiosity and capability for analytical thinking
Genuine interest in corporate development
Team player with a collaborative mindset
This is a full-time position based in London, UK. Our London office is located at 22 Bishopsgate and is easily accessed via multiple public transport options. The building offers a member’s gym, bike park, food stalls and proximity to a variety of restaurants, shops and markets.
Nasdaq UK offers our employees a strong compensation package that includes an annual bonus, equity grant, and access to an employee stock purchase program. Employees receive 25 days of annual vacation (plus 1 additional flex day every two months), pension plan, health and dental insurance, career development programs, and more.
Please submit your application in English as soon as possible as the process is ongoing.
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