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Coprorate Development & Investments Manager

LondonFull-time2026-10-05 → 2026-10-08

Core

Sourcing M&A and investment targets, executing end-to-end transactions (valuation, due diligence, negotiation), and managing portfolio reviews for the Financial Times and Nikkei groups.

Role type

Senior IC corporate development manager (M&A & investments)

Builds

M&A transactions, FT Ventures investments, strategic partnerships, and portfolio management

Domain

Media & Publishing / Corporate Finance / M&A

Required skills

M&A transaction execution, financial modelling, business valuation, due diligence, contract negotiation, strategic analysis, portfolio management, stakeholder management, team mentoring, board presentation preparation

Preferred skills

Venture investing experience, strategy experience, APAC M&A network

Technologies

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Google Suite, AI tools

Responsibilities

Sourcing acquisition and investment targets; leading financial and valuation analysis of business opportunities; conducting due diligence and transaction coordination; preparing board papers for CFO, CEO, and Board approval; mentoring junior team members; leading thematic research and portfolio review projects (via careerplan.io/jobs/4974948101-coprorate-development-investments-manager-at-financialtimes33)

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC