Nord Anglia Education · 2 months ago
Senior Manager Corporate Development
Miami, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelNord Anglia Education is the world's leading premium international schools organization, and they are seeking a Senior Manager in Corporate Development to support their growth strategy. The role involves providing transaction support for acquisitions, new builds, and existing campus expansions, with a strong focus on acquisition projects.
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Responsibilities
Develop a sound working knowledge of the international schools market and of market participants, to allow market prioritisation. Drive and manage internal and external geographical markets and education sub-sectors analysis
Support the team in identifying potential acquisition and new build opportunities in line with the Corporate Development strategy
Develop and manage the acquisition pipeline through market visits and other initiatives
Participate in the entire transaction process from sourcing/origination to transaction documentation and completion together with the Head of Transaction Delivery and Integration and the Heads of Corporate Development in regions
Take leading role in key aspects of transaction processes such as evaluation of opportunity, LOI, due diligence, and/or documentation
Build and manage relationships with School owners, investors and business partners
Prepare and evaluate complex financial models (analysis, forecast and valuation), including impact of acquisitions to Nord Anglia Education from financial and operational perspectives
Prepare investment cases to Nord Anglia Education's Executive Committees and Board for investment approvals
Support Head of Integration on integration planning and execution
Manage project budgets and ensure cost effectiveness
Support the production of the integration and issues mitigation plans during acquisition, in close cooperation with the Heads of Corporate Development in regions, the Head of Transaction Delivery and Integration and with Regional teams and Central functions
Ensure that best practice and proven processes are followed from plans generation to execution
Ensure all key elements of due diligence are included in the integration and remediation plans and adequate measures are in place and have been validated by the regions/central functions/Exco/Board depending on priorities
Prepare progress reports of integration to Exco at regular intervals
Support Head of Infrastructure Development on analysis of financial and operating data, and prepare financial models to support the business cases
Prepare Board presentations for investment recommendations
Support the Head of Transaction Delivery and Integration and the Corporate Development Director on managing internal and external strategic studies on growth strategy, market prioritization, and capital deployment prioritization for Nord Anglia Education
Design, plan and execute NAE's Corporate Development Strategy with the ultimate objective of creating value for NAE's shareholders
Maximise the contribution of all and create a positive team working environment in which project staff reports demonstrate commitment to high quality work and are able to achieve job satisfaction
Ensure that any difficulties with individual performance effectiveness are proactively managed in a way that reflects Nord Anglia Education core vision and values
Establish and maintain a team within Corporate Development that can deliver acquisitions at the highest standard
Represent Corporate Development and Nord Anglia Education to liaise directly with sellers, investors, advisors, sponsors, and partners
Represent Nord Anglia Education at meetings, seminars, conferences and other events as required
Qualification
Required
Strong academic background with a degree from a leading University
MBA or a Master's in finance, CFA, CPA or equivalent a plus
Experience of various markets and cultures
Experience working in a deal environment, preferably in (by order of preference) Corporate M&A, Private Equity, transaction team of a Big 4 accounting firm, Investment bank, management consultant with transaction experience from a top consulting firm
Outstanding analytical, financial modelling and valuation skills, strong PowerPoint skills
Highly numerate with a sound understanding of what lays behind numbers and drive revenues and profitability
Solid knowledge of financial accounting
Ability to pay attentional to detail without compromising the big picture
Ability to work in teams, independently and under pressure
Ability to summarize complex issues
Ability to think creatively when resolving complex issues
Company
Nord Anglia Education
Nord Anglia Education is a premium schools organisation that delivers high quality education through a personalized approach.
Founded in 1972
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
EQT
2025-03-20Private Equity
2025-03-20Acquired
2014-03-26IPO
Leadership Team
Philippe Lagger
Chief Corporate Development Officer
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