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Corporate Development Manager
Discovery Communications
London, , United Kingdom
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Position Summary:
Discovery’s Corporate Development group is primarily responsible for evaluating and executing strategic M&A transactions and investments. The group also supports the development and execution of company-wide corporate strategy and assists business units/divisions in evaluating new business and/or cross-organization opportunities. The Discovery Corporate Development group is looking for a Manager - Corporate Development.
Responsibilities:
• The Manager - Corporate Development, will be primarily responsible for working with Corporate Development leadership and Discovery senior management to source, evaluate, and execute potential corporate transactions and to develop and oversee company-wide, mid-range strategic planning efforts.
• Assume a lead role in identifying, assessing, synthesizing, and preparing recommendations relating to the strategic and financial impact of potential transactions on Discovery and on its acquisition targets and/or potential partners.
• Take the lead in driving the deal conversations while partnering with Business Development & Strategy team to ensure strategic alignment
• To support Corporate Development recommendations, he/she will be experienced in creating and managing the development of business models, financial plans, and enterprise valuations, based on a variety of assumptions and comparables.
Requirements:
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required. MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Proven abilities to identify, analyze, structure, and make recommendations on a variety of potential deals -- including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic partnerships with an equity component --as well as on new business ventures with significant cross-divisional or global impact.
• Possess a rigorous understanding of the competitive landscape and global business environment
• Experience analyzing and presenting all relevant market, industry, and company factors to support concrete strategic targets and priorities, positioning Discovery for strong financial performance and growth.
• Proven ability to research and model financial outcomes based on a variety of assumptions
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to proactively manage a variety of projects and timelines
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, this candidate should demonstrate the ability to work independently to research, analyze, synthesize, and present complex qualitative and quantitative data clearly.
• Ability to assess priorities and maintain composure and diplomacy at all times.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Candidate must be articulate, detail-oriented, and have strong organizational and administrative management skills.
• Candidate must also demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and an ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines.
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, Calendar Creator, and PowerPoint.)