Corporate Development Manager

Job Title

Corporate Development Manager

Job Description

So, who are we?
Hello, we’re IG Group. We are a publicly-traded FTSE250 FinTech company that run mobile, web and desktop platforms that help our clients trade stocks & shares, leveraged products, Futures & Options and Crypto.

We are ambitious. Over 340,000 people already use our platforms. We’re global with offices in 18 countries and products in 16 regions. We’re hungry to move faster, ship better products for our customers and grow our user base. We believe in high autonomy, and we want people who are looking to do things differently in order to create better experiences for our customers.

We work in cross-functional teams and are laser-focused on increasing the number of active clients we serve to drive sustainable growth.

Your team

The Corporate Development team lead and support the execution of our inorganic growth strategy through acquisitions, strategic partnerships and other investment opportunities. The team work closely with senior leadership across the organisation and plays a crucial role in the company’s global growth and expansion.

Your role in the Team’s Success

This is a new role created to expand the team and support a growing focus on inorganic growth. We are seeking an experienced investment banking professional to run end-to-end M&A processes and opportunities. The role will be high-profile, fast-paced and at the forefront of shaping the future of the Company.

What you’ll do

• Lead end-to-end M&A processes including target identification, valuation analysis, due diligence coordination, and post-merger integration planning.

• Develop detailed financial models and valuation analysis to evaluate potential acquisition targets and strategic investments.

• Create comprehensive financial models incorporating synergies, accretion/dilution impacts, scenario planning and sensitivity testing.

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify industry trends and potential strategic opportunities.

• Prepare executive-level presentations and investment memoranda for senior management and board meetings.

• Build and maintain relationships with investment banks, advisory firms, and industry contacts to source potential opportunities.

• Coordinate and lead on legal, finance, and other workstreams throughout the transaction process.

• Assist in post-merger integration planning and execution, where needed.

What you’ll need for this role

Key Qualification Requirements:

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in investment banking (preferably in FIG or Technology). 

• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills, including experience with DCF, LBO, and merger models.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; MBA is a plus.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modelling tools.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in financial services or FinTech sector preferred.

How we work

We try to take a thoughtful approach to our ways of working as a company. We follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office – which we think balances the need to collaborate effectively and connect with each other. When it comes to how we deliver, there are 5 things we want everyone to do to drive high performance, better learning and career satisfaction:

Lead and Inspire: Drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm

Think Big: Focus on the problems that most impact commercial outcomes

Champion the client: Understand and prioritise the client's needs

Deliver at pace: Push for fast, sustainable growth

Raise the bar: Take ownership, be accountable and share feedback

We believe that diversity is vital to success, it fuels creativity, drives innovation and sets us up for global success. We’re committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills to help us realise our vision and strategy, that’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us on this journey.

Learn more about our D&I approach here.

The Perks

Your growth fuels our success!

Thrive with tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities with leaders, and clear career progression. Expand your network through committees, sports and social clubs. Enjoy extra time off for volunteering and community work.

• Competitive salary

• Flexible Benefits Package on top of your salary (12%)

• Private medical cover for you and your family

• Life insurance

• Contribution to gym memberships

• 25 Days holiday, with 1 additional day off to celebrate your Birthday & 2 additional days off a year for voluntary work (28 in total

• The option to buy or sell holiday days.

• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning Platform

• A comprehensive global and local onboarding process

• Employee-led LGBTQ+, Women’s, Black and Parents & Carers networks with an annual budget for organising events & projects that foster an open, diverse and inclusive culture

• Option to participate and create ESG initiatives based on IG Brighter Future Fund

• Enhanced primary (maternity), secondary (paternity), and shared parental pay and leave, as well as a range of support and benefits for parents

Learn more about the Perks here!
 

Join us for this exciting journey.

Apply now!

Number of openings

1