AVP Corporate Development Associate
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Reference
003669Location
United Kingdom London London
Work Place
Hybrid
Region
UK
Job Profile
Lockton - Experienced Professional
Title
AVP Corporate Development Associate
Description
Location: London UK
Reports to: Vice President Corporate Development (Kansas City)
Lockton Companies is seeking a high-impact strategically minded Assistant Vice President of Corporate Development to join its newly established global Corporate Development team. This pivotal role reflects Locktons expanding international footprint and ambitious inorganic growth agenda.
Based in London the AVP will serve as a key architect of Locktons global M&A and investment strategy partnering with senior leaders across regions to identify evaluate and execute transformative transactions.
About the Role
This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of Locktons Corporate Development function from the ground up. The successful candidate will play a central role not only in executing high-value transactions but also in designing the frameworks tools and best practices that will define Locktons approach to strategic growth for years to come.
Role Responsibilities Will Include
- Support the execution of cross-border M&A strategic investments and partnerships aligned with Locktons long-term vision.
- Develop sophisticated financial models to assess deal structure valuation return metrics and scenario planning.
- Conduct deep-dive analyses of target company financials operational performance and strategic fit.
- Orchestrate comprehensive due diligence processes across internal teams (Legal Tax Finance HR IT Operations) and external advisors.
- Prepare high-impact investment summaries and executive presentations for senior leadership and board-level stakeholders.
- Collectively work in the negotiation of transaction documentation alongside legal finance and business unit leaders.
- Support post-close integration planning and execution to ensure seamless value realization.
- Monitor and report on investment performance providing actionable insights to executive leadership.
- Collaborate in the development/refining of the Corporate Development functions infrastructure including workflows diligence templates and SOPs.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and maintain intelligence on key players and emerging opportunities in Locktons strategic sectors.
Candidate Profile
Your knowledge and expertise:
- Demonstrable experience in M&A corporate development investment banking private equity transaction advisory or strategy consulting.
- Proven ability to build trust and influence across senior business stakeholders.
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills (DCF comps precedent transactions).
- Exceptional communication skills with a track record of producing executive-level materials.
- Highly organized detail-oriented and adept at managing multiple priorities in a dynamic global environment.
- Collaborative mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Global perspective and comfort operating across time zones and cultures.
- Unwavering professionalism discretion and sound judgment.
Education/Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics Business or a related field.
- Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g. ACA CFA MBA) preferred but not required.
Custom section 3
Scheduled
Full Time Permanent
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
