Corporate Development Lead

Multiverse is the upskilling platform for AI and Tech adoption.

We have partnered with 1500 companies to deliver a new kind of learning thats transforming todays workforce.

Our upskilling apprenticeships are designed for people of any age and career stage to build critical AI data and tech skills. Our learners have driven $2bn ROI for their employers using the skills theyve learned to improve productivity and measurable performance.

In June 2022 we announced a $220 million Series D funding round co-led by StepStone Group Lightspeed Venture Partners and General Catalyst. With a post-money valuation of $1.7bn the round makes us the UKs first EdTech unicorn.

But we arent stopping there. With a strong operational footprint and 800 employees we have ambitious plans to continue scaling. Were building a world where tech skills unlock peoples potential and output.

Join Multiverse and power our mission to equip the workforce to win in the AI era.

The Role

We are looking for a highly analytical and strategic Corporate Development Lead to join our finance team. As we look to accelerate our growth this high-visibility role is critical to identifying and evaluating the strategic opportunities that will help us scale both domestically and internationally.

This is not a traditional M&A role. You will be a strategic partner to the business responsible for market analysis competitive intelligence and evaluating a wide range of opportunities from new market entry and strategic partnerships to potential tuck-in acquisitions.

You will report to the Senior Director of Commercial Finance working closely with senior leaders across Product GTM and Operations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in financial modelling and strategic analysis (e.g. investment banking management consulting or a similar in-house role) and is adept at turning complex analysis into clear actionable recommendations for leadership.

What Youll Do

• Market & Opportunity Analysis: Conduct in-depth market research to identify and assess new growth opportunities including new geographies customer segments and product adjacencies.

• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor the competitive landscape and M&A activity with a specific focus on the impact of AI and emerging technologies analyzing competitor strategies and market trends to inform our own strategic direction.

• Business Case Development: Build robust business cases and complex financial models to support strategic initiatives. This must include rigorous analysis of unit economics (e.g. LTV:CAC payback periods) market sizing ROI and buy-vs-build scenarios.

• Strategic Partnerships: Proactively identify and evaluate potential strategic partners that can accelerate our product roadmap or GTM strategy.

• M&A Support: Screen and evaluate potential acquisition opportunities (e.g. acqui-hires technology tuck-ins). You will support all stages of the deal-making process from initial evaluation and due diligence to post-merger integration planning.

• Executive-Level Reporting: Prepare compelling presentations and memoranda for the senior leadership team and C-suite clearly articulating the so what behind your analysis and providing clear recommendations.

What You Bring

• Experience Level: 4-7 years of relevant experience ideally from investment banking management consulting private equity or an in-house corporate development/strategy role at a high-growth tech company.

• Exceptional Financial Modeling: World-class financial modeling valuation and quantitative analysis skills. You are an expert in Excel and can build rigorous flexible models from scratch with a deep understanding of how to model for strong unit economics.

• AI & Technology Acumen: You must be fluent in current technology trends particularly Generative AI. This includes both:

• (a) Using AI tools to accelerate your research and analysis.

• (b) Strategically evaluating the impact of AI on market opportunities and the moat of potential acquisition targets.

• Strategic & Analytical Mindset: A proven ability to take complex ambiguous problems structure a clear analytical framework and draw actionable insights.

• Compelling Storytelling & Communication: You must be a storyteller who can translate complex data into a clear and compelling narrative. You have excellent presentation skills and can confidently articulate your recommendations to an executive audience.

• Proactive Self-Starter: You are autonomous curious and highly proactive. You are comfortable managing multiple projects with tight deadlines and can navigate a fast-paced environment.

• Stakeholder Management: A strong ability to build relationships and work cross-functionally with senior stakeholders across the business.

Bonus Points For

• CFA or ACA qualification.

• Direct experience in the SaaS or B2B technology industry.

• Hands-on experience with the full M&A lifecycle including due diligence and integration.
  

Benefits

• Time off - 27 days holiday plus 5 additional days off: 1 life event day 2 volunteer days 2 company-wide wellbeing days (M-Powered Weekend) and 8 bank holidays per year

• Health & Wellness- private medical Insurance with Bupa a medical cashback scheme life insurance gym membership & wellness resources through Wellhub and access to Spill - all in one mental health support

• Hybrid work offering - we collaborate in our London Paddington office 3 days per week

• Work-from-anywhere scheme - youll have the opportunity to work from anywhere up to 10 days per year

• Team fun - weekly socials company wide events and office snacks

Our commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Were an equal opportunities employer. And proud of it. Every applicant and employee is afforded the same opportunities regardless of race colour ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender gender identity or expression or veteran status. This will never change. Read our Equality Diversity & Inclusion policy here.

Right to Work

Do you have the right to work in the UK Unfortunately at this time we cannot offer sponsorship for this role and we cannot consider overseas applications.

Safeguarding

All posts in Multiverse involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding. Successful applicants are required to complete a Disclosure Form from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for the position. Failure to declare any convictions (that are not subject to DBS filtering) may disqualify a candidate for appointment or result in summary dismissal if the discrepancy comes to light subsequently.