Strategy & Corporate Development Manager
Lloyd’s Register
Location: London, UK
What we’re looking for
The Strategy & Corporate Development Manager will play a central role in supporting the Group's long-term growth strategy. Working closely with the Strategy & Corporate Development Director, the role will support the development of Group strategy, evaluation and execution of acquisition opportunities, and management of selected high-priority strategic initiatives.
This position is a strong fit for someone with a commercial mindset who thrives on a wide variety of strategic work and seeks substantial exposure to senior-level decision-making.
The role requires the flexibility to move between live deal work and strategic projects as priorities demand.
What we offer you
- Genuine breadth and exposure: a rare combination of strategy, M&A and strategic project delivery in one role, with access to senior leadership and exposure to exec-level decision-making
- A key role in shaping the Group's growth agenda, from acquisitions and portfolio diversification through to strategic initiatives
- Real ownership of projects: ability to take projects from initial analysis through to execution and results
- A small, effective function where your contribution is highly visible and directly shapes outcomes
- The opportunity to work for an organization that has a clear sense of purpose, is guided by values and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes
- Full-time permanent position
The role
- Support the development and evolution of Group strategy and strategic priorities, including the assessment of organic and inorganic growth opportunities
- Conduct competitive, market, and industry analysis (classification, advisory, and maritime software markets)
- Direct and coordinate selected organization-wide strategic projects, providing central governance for key initiatives and ensuring clear ownership, milestones, accountability, and effective decision-making
- Prepare board and executive committee papers on strategic topics and investment / partnership opportunities
- Build close relationships across the Group, particularly with senior business and functional leaders, working closely with Finance, Legal, HR, Operations and other functions on strategic initiatives and transactions
- Encourage stakeholders across the Group to align strategic initiatives and investment decisions with agreed objectives and to deliver lasting value.
- Support the identification, assessment and execution of acquisition, disposal, investment and strategic partnership opportunities
- Contribute to financial modeling, valuation, and business case preparation for deal activity
- Support transaction execution, working with internal stakeholders and external advisers, by coordinating internal and external due diligence workstreams
- Support post-acquisition integration planning and tracking of transaction value creation
What you bring
- The ideal candidate will typically have extensive professional experience, potentially gained within:
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- Corporate strategy and/or corporate development
- Strategy or management consulting
- Investment banking / M&A advisory
- Big Four Deals, Transaction Services (FDD or CDD), Corporate Finance
- Or a strategy, transformation or strategic projects function within a large corporate.
- You offer sound strategic and commercial judgment, solid financial skills, and the ability to lead complex projects that involve multiple teams.
- Robust skills in financial modeling and valuation
- Comfortable shifting between detailed quantitative analysis and broader qualitative strategic thinking
- Ability to build credibility quickly and gain support from senior stakeholders across multiple functions.
- Writes clearly and effectively, delivering board-ready content with minimal editing needed
- Ability to manage multiple priorities on your own in a small team environment
- Advanced project management skills
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail
- A self-directed approach and a readiness to see work through from analysis to implementation.
You are someone who
- Is keen to take accountability and ownership for delivering customer needs
- Is able to self-manage and prioritize tasks towards reaching goals
- Is effective at solving problems, trouble-shooting and making timely decisions
- Is ready and willing to take initiatives
- Communicates in a structured way and has ability to present technical ideas in user-friendly language
- Displays a team spirit, particularly in a multicultural environment
- Responds positively to learning opportunities and is comfortable stepping out of own comfort zone
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