Senior Manager Corporate Development

Job Purpose

You will be responsible supporting NAE's growth strategy by providing full transaction support to the 3 major types of corporate development projects (Acquisition transactions, New build projects and Existing campus expansions), with a focus on acquisition projects.

Reporting

Reporting to: Head of Transaction Delivery & Integration (London).

Job Responsibilities

• Market Prioritization and Pipeline Development
• Develop a sound working knowledge of the international schools market and of market participants, to allow market prioritisation. Drive and manage internal and external geographical markets and education sub-sectors analysis
• Support the team in identifying potential acquisition and new build opportunities in line with the Corporate Development strategy
• Develop and manage the acquisition pipeline through market visits and other initiatives
• Acquisitions
• Participate in the entire transaction process from sourcing/origination to transaction documentation and completion together with the Head of Transaction Delivery and Integration and the Heads of Corporate Development in regions
• Take leading role in key aspects of transaction processes such as evaluation of opportunity, LOI, due diligence, and/or documentation
• Build and manage relationships with School owners, investors and business partners
• Prepare and evaluate complex financial models (analysis, forecast and valuation), including impact of acquisitions to Nord Anglia Education from financial and operational perspectives
• Prepare investment cases to Nord Anglia Education's Executive Committees and Board for investment approvals
• Support Head of Integration on integration planning and execution
• Manage project budgets and ensure cost effectiveness
• Integration of Acquisitions
• Support the production of the integration and issues mitigation plans during acquisition, in close cooperation with the Heads of Corporate Development in regions, the Head of Transaction Delivery and Integration and with Regional teams and Central functions
• Ensure that best practice and proven processes are followed from plans generation to execution
• Ensure all key elements of due diligence are included in the integration and remediation plans and adequate measures are in place and have been validated by the regions/central functions/Exco/Board depending on priorities
• Prepare progress reports of integration to Exco at regular intervals
• New Builds
• Support Head of Infrastructure Development on analysis of financial and operating data, and prepare financial models to support the business cases
• Prepare Board presentations for investment recommendations
• Strategic Studies
• Support the Head of Transaction Delivery and Integration and the Corporate Development Director on managing internal and external strategic studies on growth strategy, market prioritization, and capital deployment prioritization for Nord Anglia Education.
• Design, plan and execute NAE's Corporate. Development Strategy with the ultimate objective of creating value for NAE's shareholders
• People Management and Leadership
• Maximise the contribution of all and create a positive team working environment in which project staff reports demonstrate commitment to high quality work and are able to achieve job satisfaction
• Ensure that any difficulties with individual performance effectiveness are proactively managed in a way that reflects Nord Anglia Education core vision and values
• Establish and maintain a team within Corporate Development that can deliver acquisitions at the highest standard
• Client Liaison/ Customer Support
• Represent Corporate Development and Nord Anglia Education to liaise directly with sellers, investors, advisors, sponsors, and partners.
• Represent Nord Anglia Education at meetings, seminars, conferences and other events as required.

Requirements

• Personal Specifications
• Strong academic background with a degree from a leading University
• MBA or a Master’s in finance, CFA, CPA or equivalent a plus
• Experience of various markets and cultures
• Experience working in a deal environment, preferably in (by order of preference) Corporate M&A, Private Equity, transaction team of a Big 4 accounting firm, Investment bank, management consultant with transaction experience from a top consulting firm
• Outstanding analytical, financial modelling and valuation skills, strong PowerPoint skills
• Solid knowledge of financial accounting
• Ability to pay attentional to detail without compromising the big picture
• Ability to work in teams, independently and under pressure
• Ability to summarize complex issues
• Ability to think creatively when resolving complex issues
• Personal Attributes
• Collaborate with Empathy
• Communicate with Impact
• Make Considered Decisions
• Embrace Change
• Drive Growth