Vice President, Corporate Development

Posted: Friday, 15 August 2025
Valid Thru: Sunday, 14 September 2025
Index Requested on: 08/15/2025 07:45:50
Indexed on: 08/15/2025 07:45:50

Location: London, LND, , GB

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 11-1011.00 - Management
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Commerce Decisions Ltd is hiring!

Description:

Key Responsibilities

  • Origination & Relationship Development – Source acquisition opportunities through outreach, networking, conferences and our existing industry relationships. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of proprietary leads.
  • Transaction Leadership – Manage transactions from first contact to integration handoff, including valuation, financial modelling, due diligence, negotiation and internal investment approvals.
  • Market & Pipeline Management – Track and report on pipeline activity, transaction progress and post-close performance.
  • Strategic Insight – Monitor software market trends to identify opportunities that align with Harris’ growth objectives.
  • Leadership – Guiding and inspiring direct reports.

Qualifications & Experience

  • 7+ years’ experience in Corporate Development, M& A, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Venture Capital or M& A consulting, ideally in the software sector.
  • Proven track record in both transaction sourcing/origination and full-cycle execution.
  • Advanced financial modelling skills and strong commercial judgement.
  • Exceptional relationship building, negotiation and communication abilities.
  • Willingness to travel (up to 25%).

What We Offer

  • The opportunity to lead multiple transactions annually in a high-performing, acquisitive environment.
  • A collaborative, low-ego culture where entrepreneurial thinking is rewarded.
  • Direct impact on the long-term growth of a market-leading portfolio.

    Key Responsibilities

  • Origination & Relationship Development – Source acquisition opportunities through outreach, networking, conferences and our existing industry relationships. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of proprietary leads.
  • Transaction Leadership – Manage transactions from first contact to integration handoff, including valuation, financial modelling, due diligence, negotiation and internal investment approvals.
  • Market & Pipeline Management – Track and report on pipeline activity, transaction progress and post-close performance.
  • Strategic Insight – Monitor software market trends to identify opportunities that align with Harris’ growth objectives.
  • Leadership – Guiding and inspiring direct reports.
  • Qualifications & Experience

  • 7+ years’ experience in Corporate Development, M& A, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Venture Capital or M& A consulting, ideally in the software sector.
  • Proven track record in both transaction sourcing/origination and full-cycle execution.
  • Advanced financial modelling skills and strong commercial judgement.
  • Exceptional relationship building, negotiation and communication abilities.
  • Willingness to travel (up to 25%).
  • What We Offer

  • The opportunity to lead multiple transactions annually in a high-performing, acquisitive environment.
  • A collaborative, low-ego culture where entrepreneurial thinking is rewarded.
  • Direct impact on the long-term growth of a market-leading portfolio.

In order for your application to be considered, you must provide a covering letter with your CV to confirm how you meet the criteria of the role relating to your experience.

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits:

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