Corporate Development & M&A

About the role

Manage the full lifecycle of M&A transactions for a defence technology company, from opportunity identification through post-acquisition integration, while conducting strategic analysis and building financial models to support deal evaluations.

What you'll do

• Manage the full lifecycle of an M&A transaction, from initial opportunity identification and due diligence to deal negotiation, closing, and post-acquisition integration
• Conduct comprehensive industry and competitive analysis to identify potential acquisition targets, investment opportunities, and strategic partnerships
• Build detailed financial models and valuation analyses to support deal evaluations and recommendations
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, finance, and legal to ensure seamless execution
• Present transaction proposals and recommendations to senior management
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with investment banks, advisors, consultants, and other industry professionals

What you'll need

• 5+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, consulting, or a related field
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills, including experience building complex financial models from scratch
• Experience with a variety of deal structures, including M&A, carve-outs, equity investments, and joint ventures
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong attention to detail and fluent project management skills