Vice President, Corporate Development

Overview

In this role, you drive the firm’s acquisition agenda, from target identification to post-merger integration. You will engage with executive leadership, negotiate deal terms, and coordinate diligence across functions. The position offers broad exposure to various transaction types and global travel, with a focus on valuing targets and shaping deal structures. You’ll partner with legal, finance, and the integration team to deliver high-impact outcomes that align with Ryan’s growth strategy.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Reimbursement for phone/internet
• Gym membership or equipment reimbursement
• LinkedIn Learning subscription
• Flexible work environment
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of service

Responsibilities

• Identify and vet potential acquisition targets and evaluate strategic fit
• Prepare and negotiate deal documentation and term sheets/LOIs
• Coordinate confirmatory due diligence with internal teams and external counsel
• Develop financial models and valuation ranges to inform negotiations
• Support integration planning and post-merger organizational design
• Prepare diligence reports and present findings to leadership and Board of Managers
• Collaborate with finance to measure performance of acquired entities against business cases
• Maintain reporting mechanisms tracking diligence and integration progress
• Engage with stakeholders to pitch targets and benefits of acquisitions
• Travel within UK and EU (~10%) as needed

Key requirements

• Bachelor degree with 12+ years of M&A or related experience
• Strong negotiation, project management, and financial acumen
• Leadership experience and ability to coordinate cross-functional teams
• Experience in tax or professional services environment preferred
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and research? (as stated)

• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strategic thinking and business judgment
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
• Financial modeling
• Due diligence coordination

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