Corporate Development Manager

Company Description

Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance

We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices.

With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian.

Expertise: We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise.

Trust: We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients.

Scale: With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working  
• Private Pension Plan 
• Private Medical Insurance 
• Annual Salary Review
• Bonus

Job Description

Purpose of the Role

Ocorian continues to drive growth through an active M&A strategy. We are seeking an experienced M&A professional to join our Corporate Development team and support the execution of our ambitious inorganic growth plans.

Working closely with the Group Head of Corporate Development, you will play a key role in delivering transactions end‑to‑end and contributing to strategic expansion.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead M&A transactions from initial evaluation through to completion
• Prepare investment papers, valuations, and financial models to support decision-making
• Support deal structuring, negotiation, and documentation with legal and advisors
• Manage transaction timelines and coordinate day-to-day project delivery
• Oversee due diligence processes across internal teams and external advisors
• Provide clear updates and recommendations to senior management and the Board
• Support successful post-merger integration of acquisitions

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Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• M&A experience (Big 4, investment bank, or corporate) with end-to-end deal exposure
• Experience in financial, professional or tech-enabled services 
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills
• Solid understanding of finance, accounting, and transaction processes
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams 
• Strong communication and presentation skills at a senior stakeholder level
• Collaborative mindset with high professional standards and attention to detail

Additional Information

All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful.  These are:

• We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
• We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
• We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.

Equal Opportunities for Everyone

Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at careers@ocorian.com.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.

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