Mergers and Acquisitions Director

M&A Director

London

Hybrid

Who we are

GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we're able to create trusted intelligence on the world's largest industries for thousands of companies, government organisations and industry professionals in one fully integrated platform.

We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, many with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we believe in the power of collaboration and operate as a single company, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers globally. The combination of deep expertise within the industries we serve and an innovative mindset, are unique and fundamental to ongoing success of our business.

Why join GlobalData?

GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world's trusted source of strategic industry intelligence.

Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We have completed over 20 deals in the last 10 years, and plan to close multiple deals each year moving forward.

About the M&A Team

The M&A Team is responsible for all aspects of the M&A process, from deal origination through to execution. Our mandate is a global one, seeking to buy subscription based B2B companies providing business intelligence. We typically focus on deals with a value of GBP 20m-100m, focusing on transactions with entrepreneurs and buyouts from corporates and PE funds. We pride ourselves on being to move quickly to complete deals and this is reflected in the fast-paced culture of both GD and the M&A team.

The role

In December 2023 we announced the carve-out of our Healthcare division and partnership with PE firm, Inflexion, to accelerate the expansion of this business. A key part of this, is growth through M&A, and we are looking to hire an experienced M&A Director who will focus solely on Healthcare. As a Director, you will be an integral part of our M&A team, working on all aspects of the process and responsible for leading HC deals from origination through to integration, alongside the COO.

What you'll be doing

• Originate sufficient transactions (both directly and via advisors) to add at least GBP 25m of revenue to the business pa.
• Handle multiple M&A projects in parallel.
• Oversee an analyst to prepare financial models for each transaction.
• Assist in the full transaction execution process, co-ordination of due diligence phases and act as the main contact person for GD.
• Actively participate in external meetings with advisors and companies that we target.
• Supervise and coach analysts, help them enhance their contribution and develop their capabilities.

What we're looking for

• Degree educated with a focus on finance, business administration or related specialization.
• Additional professional qualifications such as CPA, CFA, ACCA is desirable but not essential.
• 5+ years in a M&A environment, with demonstrable experience playing a lead role in executing transactions.
• Excellent communication skills, able to build strong and influential relationships with stakeholders at every level both internally and externally.
• Strong mental agility and project management skills, able to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced business writing skills, able to produce high quality and impactful professional documents for internal use at Board level.

GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

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