Strategy & Corporate Development Manager

Job ID:41969
Location:London : 71 Fenchurch Street
Position Category:Finance
Position Type:Employee Regular

Strategy & Corporate Development Manager

Lloyds Register

Location: London UK

What were looking for

The Strategy & Corporate Development Manager will play a central role in supporting the Groups long-term growth strategy. Working closely with the Strategy & Corporate Development Director the role will support the development of Group strategy evaluation and execution of acquisition opportunities and management of selected high-priority strategic initiatives.

This position is a strong fit for someone with a commercial mindset who thrives on a wide variety of strategic work and seeks substantial exposure to senior-level decision-making.

The role requires the flexibility to move between live deal work and strategic projects as priorities demand.

What we offer you

• Genuine breadth and exposure: a rare combination of strategy M&A and strategic project delivery in one role with access to senior leadership and exposure to exec-level decision-making
• A key role in shaping the Groups growth agenda from acquisitions and portfolio diversification through to strategic initiatives
• Real ownership of projects: ability to take projects from initial analysis through to execution and results
• A small effective function where your contribution is highly visible and directly shapes outcomes
• The opportunity to work for an organization that has a clear sense of purpose is guided by values and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes
• Full-time permanent position

The role

• Support the development and evolution of Group strategy and strategic priorities including the assessment of organic and inorganic growth opportunities
• Conduct competitive market and industry analysis (classification advisory and maritime software markets)
• Direct and coordinate selected organization-wide strategic projects providing central governance for key initiatives and ensuring clear ownership milestones accountability and effective decision-making
• Prepare board and executive committee papers on strategic topics and investment / partnership opportunities
• Build close relationships across the Group particularly with senior business and functional leaders working closely with Finance Legal HR Operations and other functions on strategic initiatives and transactions
• Encourage stakeholders across the Group to align strategic initiatives and investment decisions with agreed objectives and to deliver lasting value.
• Support the identification assessment and execution of acquisition disposal investment and strategic partnership opportunities
• Contribute to financial modeling valuation and business case preparation for deal activity
• Support transaction execution working with internal stakeholders and external advisers by coordinating internal and external due diligence workstreams
• Support post-acquisition integration planning and tracking of transaction value creation

What you bring

• The ideal candidate will typically have extensive professional experience potentially gained within:

• • Corporate strategy and/or corporate development
  • Strategy or management consulting
  • Investment banking / M&A advisory
  • Big Four Deals Transaction Services (FDD or CDD) Corporate Finance
  • Or a strategy transformation or strategic projects function within a large corporate.

• You offer sound strategic and commercial judgment solid financial skills and the ability to lead complex projects that involve multiple teams.
• Robust skills in financial modeling and valuation
• Comfortable shifting between detailed quantitative analysis and broader qualitative strategic thinking
• Ability to build credibility quickly and gain support from senior stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Writes clearly and effectively delivering board-ready content with minimal editing needed
• Ability to manage multiple priorities on your own in a small team environment
• Advanced project management skills
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• A self-directed approach and a readiness to see work through from analysis to implementation.

You are someone who

• Is keen to take accountability and ownership for delivering customer needs
• Is able to self-manage and prioritize tasks towards reaching goals
• Is effective at solving problems trouble-shooting and making timely decisions
• Is ready and willing to take initiatives
• Communicates in a structured way and has ability to present technical ideas in user-friendly language
• Displays a team spirit particularly in a multicultural environment
• Responds positively to learning opportunities and is comfortable stepping out of own comfort zone

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About us

We are a leading international technical professional service provider and a leader in classification compliance and consultancy services to the marine and offshore industry a trusted advisor to our customers helping to design construct and operate their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance. We are shaping the industrys future through the development of novel and innovative technology for the next generation of assets while continuing to deliver solutions for our customers every day.

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Lloyds Register is wholly owned by the Lloyds Register Foundation a politically and financially independent global charity that aims to engineer a safer world through promoting safety and education. For a thriving ocean economy Lloyds Register colleagues and Lloyds Register Foundation work together to fund research foster industry collaboration and develop action-oriented solutions to make the world a safer place.

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