Corporate Development Analyst

 

Job Purpose

 

One of IWG’s strategic objectives is to develop our global footprint and national networks. This role will work across a range of strategic projects that will help us achieve these goals.

 

It’s important to emphasise you will work in a very small team with limited supervision and enjoy lot of independence. A lot of flexibility is required due to the ad-hoc nature of this role, as the work required can change quickly and can move in multiple directions at once. You will also have a significant set of responsibilities and will have the opportunity to make high-impact and value-add contributions to a very dynamic and core team within IWG.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Working closely with Senior Management and assisting with the analysis of business performance, M&A transactions, evaluation of strategic options and organic growth opportunities:

• Preparing operating and valuation models for potential acquisitions, investments and disposals including pro-forma P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements
• Analysis of business performance in the context of performance management and wider strategic opportunities
• Benchmarking IWG performance against competitors
• End-to-end project management, including financial modelling, commercial analysis, project execution and implementation
• Supporting the Corporate Development team in sharing of best practice across the Group
• Preparation of investment proposals and company and market analysis
• Support the internal business development teams in their review of the M&A pipeline
• Screening and evaluation of M&A opportunities
• Liaising with country management teams around the world
• Preparing and updating Investment Cases and formulating recommendations for the Investment Committee
• Creating tools and analysing data that support our growth ambitions and investment decisions
• Provide financial information that will support IWG in negotiations with landlords / partners
• Creating and updating pipeline information and other regular reports
• Ad-hoc project work for the CEOs of Regions, Chief Investment Officer, CFO and other Senior Executives to evaluate business performance

 

Required Experience

 

Experienced at Analyst / Associate level, developing and presenting data analytics in the following areas:

• Investment banking
• Equity Research
• Lead Advisory
• Private Equity
• Asset Management
• Transaction Services

 

Real Estate / Property experience not necessary, experience of working in a Financial Institution is preferred.  

 

Key Skills & Competencies

• Enthusiastic self-starter who is ambitious and wants to learn
• Highly numerate with strong Excel skills
• Excellent analytical skills – ability to understand data and see the “bigger picture”
• Relevant financial modelling, Presentation and M&A process experience
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and escalate key risks to the appropriate senior management
• Experience in process automation and AI is preferred
• Strong commercial acumen
• Excellent attention to detail in all aspects of the job
• Strong communication, persuasion, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong planning and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise, multi-task, and work effectively with minimal supervision
• Adaptability and flexibility, able to respond quickly to changing demands, processes and updated information
• Achievement orientation – has the drive to succeed, not just for self, but for team and company

 

About the company

 

IWG has been at the forefront of flexible working for more than 30 years. With over 3,500 locations around the globe, spanning brands including Regus, Spaces, Signature and HQ, we have made it possible for businesses of all sizes to make the transition to hybrid working, empowering employees to work wherever and whenever is most convenient.

 

We help more than 8 million people and their businesses to work more productively, supported by a choice of professional, inspiring and collaborative workspaces, communities and services.

 

As the world’s leading provider of hybrid work solutions, with four times the number of locations compared to its nearest competitor, IWG is already working with over 80% of the Fortune 500 and counts businesses including Amazon, Netflix, EY and Uber amongst its customers.

 

Companies of all sizes are shifting to flexible working to lower costs, improve employee retention and lower their carbon emissions. The flexible workspace is expected to grow by 600% by 2023, when 30% of all office space will be hybrid. We are growing our network faster than ever to keep up with demand from customers as we work towards our goal of reaching 30,000 centres.

 

Carbon Neutral Workplaces
IWG’s purpose of helping everyone have a great day at work, while protecting people and the planet is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to supply all of our customers worldwide with carbon neutral workplaces, and we have a strong climate action plan in place to help us achieve our objective of Net Zero emissions by 2040.

Leading Employer Award
IWG is proud to be the recipient of a Leading Employer Award in both 2022 and 2023. Awarded exclusively to the top 1% of employers, the accolade is testament to our diverse global workforce and the role everyone plays in bringing our purpose, culture and values to life, every single day.