Responsibility:
Research & Market Intelligence
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Gather and analyze data on markets, sectors, and companies using online tools, databases, and direct outreach
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Maintain and update our Corporate Development pipeline, tracking new acquisition targets and project progress.
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Build and manage detailed databases on our market and transaction multiples in our sector
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Identify strategic growth opportunities aligned with our vision
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Create compelling presentations and market studies for internal stakeholders.
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Conduct in-depth analysis of regions and sub-sectors (e.g., regulations, trends, competitors, barriers to entry).
Acquisitions & Investment Analysis
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Support the end-to-end M&A process, including LOIs, IM reviews, due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and integration planning.
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Manage the transaction data room and collaborate with external advisors and internal teams.
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Analyze financial data and build sophisticated financial models to assess acquisition impacts.
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Benchmark potential acquisitions against our existing portfolio of
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Prepare high-quality investment cases for executive and board-level approval.
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Track and manage transaction budgets.
Integration & Project Monitoring
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Collaborate with Corporate Development, central support teams, and regional offices on integration planning and reporting.
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Monitor the execution of investment plans (budget vs actual vs forecast).
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Support strategic initiatives, including budgeting, long-term planning, reporting, and tax planning.
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Contribute to developing best practices in acquisition and integration processes.
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Deliver comprehensive target analyses and market studies.
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Develop a strong understanding of the private international schools market to support informed decision-making.
What You'll Bring
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A curious, analytical mindset and strong attention to detail.
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Confidence in financial analysis and modeling.
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Excellent research and presentation skills.
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Strong communication and project coordination abilities.
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A proactive approach, ready to contribute insights and ideas throughout the deal process.
Essential:
- Strong academic background with a degree from a leading University
- Experience working in a deal environment, preferably in (by order of preference)
- Corporate M&A function
- Private Equity or venture capital
- Corporate Finance / M&A in a leading bank
- Transaction Services with a Big 4
- Management consultant with transaction experience from a top consulting firm
