Senior Associate, Group Corporate Development

We are looking for a senior associate to support our efforts in defining the group and divisional M&A strategy and to execute on key opportunities. The role is an integral part of the team and you will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the team's activities to identify, evaluate and complete M&A strategy and transaction projects end‑to‑end. You will build relationships with partners across our business and worldwide and develop high quality analysis for our team. What you’ll be doing: Working closely with managers and directors, you’ll lead multiple activities across our portfolio of projects, including supporting live transaction processes end‑to‑end, developing M&A strategy and pipelines, origination work on selected opportunities and evaluating inbound opportunities with our business teams. Ensure high quality of work output and timely delivery against key deadlines. Support delivery of transaction execution processes end‑to‑end, including partner coordination, managing M&A project plans, preparation of transaction assessment materials and integration planning/support. Build high quality transaction related financial models and appraisal materials to enable LSEG to effectively make decisions on potential M&A opportunities. Take ownership of transaction workstreams on selected projects (e.g. execution of due diligence processes, business plan modelling, integration planning) and proactively manage these activities. Contribute to key artefacts for the team on group and divisional M&A strategy and pipelines. Support coordination and evaluation of select origination opportunities. Accountable for all work of associates and graduates on projects plus delivering day‑to‑day/on‑the‑job training to drive best practice. Responsible for maintaining team tools and resources including transaction database, financial models and management of Teams sites. Candidate profile / key skills Relationship management: Ability to build relationships and manage across a range of partners from strategy, legal, finance, integration, technology and our business and product teams and also external partners including investment banking, accounting and deal advisory. Execution: Demonstrates the ability to plan, coordinate and manage activities to achieve specified outcomes within a clearly defined timeframe and standards. Financial: Solid understanding of financial metrics, statements and modelling leading to high quality analysis and recommendations. M&A and Investment: Good understanding of core M&A and investment concepts and an ability to apply that to live projects and drive delivery. Communication: Strong communication and writing skills that can be used to create effective messaging and updates for senior partners and committees as part of our M&A process. Analytical: Strong analytical skills in processing large amounts of complex data and distilling to clear and focused analysis. Comfort with ambiguity: Adaptable, pivot promptly when provided feedback, ability to learn quickly. Teamwork: Ability to work well within a team being able to effectively support team managers and associates to deliver outcomes. Required experience and qualifications Experience in corporate development, strategy, deal advisory, transaction services or finance‑centred team preferred. Experience of supporting live M&A/Strategy/Investment projects. Strong experience working within a team. Degree or equivalent and professional qualification (CFA, CA, ACA). Genuine passion for M&A. Career Stage: Senior Associate Compensation and Benefits LSEG is committed to offering competitive compensation and benefits. The anticipated base salary for this position is $113,900 – $189,900. Please be aware base salary ranges may vary by geographic location, city and state. In addition to our offered base salary, this role is eligible for our Annual Incentive Plan (AIP/bonus plan). Target AIP rates will be commensurate with role level and posted career stage. Individual salary will be reflective of job‑related knowledge, skills and equivalent experience. LSEG roles (excluding internships and part‑time roles of less than 20 hours per week) are typically eligible for inclusion in our LSEG Benefits program, which includes offerings of: Annual Wellness Allowance, Paid time‑off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending & Health Savings Options, Prescription Drug plan, 401(K) Savings Plan and Company match. LSEG's Benefits plan also includes basic life insurance, disability benefits, emergency backup dependent care, adoption assistance, commuter assistance, etc. Equal Opportunity Employer We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)