Description

• Shape enterprise-level strategy and inorganic growth agenda
• Partner directly with the Founder & CEO on high-impact decisions

About Our Client

Our client is a founder-led, technology-enabled global business services group, supporting enterprise and high-growth clients across multiple geographies. The organisation is recognised for combining scale with innovation in AI, automation and customer experience.

With a strong track record of inorganic growth and cross-border acquisitions, the company continues to invest in strategic expansion, making corporate development a core lever of value creation.

Job Description

• Act as the CEO's strategic partner on corporate development, long-range planning and value creation initiatives
• Lead end-to-end M&A execution, including target screening, valuation, due diligence, negotiations and post-merger integration
• Build and own complex financial models to support investment decisions, capital structuring and scenario analysis
• Evaluate new market entry, partnership and platform expansion opportunities globally
• Prepare board-level materials, investment memos and strategic recommendations
• Work closely with finance, legal, operations and external advisors to ensure disciplined execution
• Take ownership of key enterprise-wide strategic projects with measurable outcomes

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Corporate Development should have:

• 10+ years of experience across corporate development, investment banking, strategy consulting or principal investing
• Strong grounding in finance, valuation, financial modelling and transaction structuring
• Proven experience executing cross-border M&A and complex strategic transactions
• Ability to operate as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and boards
• Track record of working in fast-paced, growth-oriented or transformation environments
• High ownership mindset with strong analytical, communication and execution skills

What's on Offer

This role offers a rare opportunity to work directly with a founder-CEO at a critical phase of growth, with exposure to board-level decision-making and global transactions. The organisation provides strong executive visibility, long-term career progression into broader leadership roles, competitive compensation, and the chance to shape strategy at enterprise scale while working with a high-calibre leadership team.