Senior Manager Corporate Development

Senior Manager Corporate Development

Location:

Miami, US

You will be responsible for supporting Nord Anglia Education’s growth strategy by providing full transaction support to the three major types of corporate development projects (acquisition transactions, new build projects, and existing campus expansions), with a focus on acquisition projects.

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

• Develop a working knowledge of the international schools market and its 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.

• Participate in the entire transaction process from sourcing/origination to transaction documentation and completion alongside the Head of Transaction Delivery and Integration and the Heads of Corporate Development in regions.
• Take a leading role in key aspects of transaction processes such as evaluation of opportunity, LOI, due diligence, and documentation.
• Build and manage relationships with school owners, investors, and business partners.
• Prepare and evaluate complex financial models, including impact of acquisitions on Nord Anglia Education from financial and operational perspectives.
• Prepare investment cases for Nord Anglia Education’s Executive Committees and Board for investment approvals.
• Support the Head of Integration on integration planning and execution.
• Manage project budgets and ensure cost-effectiveness.

• Support the production of integration and issue mitigation plans during acquisitions in close cooperation with regional heads and central functions.
• Ensure best practice and proven processes are followed from plan generation to execution.
• Ensure all key elements of due diligence are included in the integration and remediation plans and that adequate measures are validated by regions, central functions, Exco, and Board.
• Prepare progress reports of integration for Exco at regular intervals.

• Support the Head of Infrastructure Development on analysis of financial and operating data, and prepare financial models to support business cases.
• Prepare Board presentations for investment recommendations.

• Support the Head of Transaction Delivery and Integration and the Corporate Development Director on managing internal and external strategic studies on growth strategy, market prioritisation, and capital deployment prioritisation.
• Design, plan, and execute Nord Anglia Education’s Corporate Development Strategy with the objective of creating value for shareholders.

• Maximise the contribution of all team members and create a positive working environment where project staff demonstrate commitment to high quality work and job satisfaction.
• Proactively manage any performance difficulties in a manner that reflects Nord Anglia Education’s core vision and values.
• Establish and maintain a team within Corporate Development capable of delivering acquisitions at the highest standard.

• 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.

• Strong academic background with a degree from a leading university.
• MBA or a Master’s in finance, CFA, CPA, or equivalent a plus.
• Experience across various markets and cultures.
• Experience working in a deal environment, preferably in Corporate M&A, Private Equity, a Big 4 accounting firm, investment bank, or management consulting with transaction experience.
• Outstanding analytical, financial modelling, and valuation skills, and strong PowerPoint skills.
• Highly numerate with a sound understanding of revenue and profitability drivers.
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