Strategy and Corporate Development Analyst

3 months ago

Melbourne, Australia IDP Education Ltd Full time

**The role**:
The **Strategy & Corporate Development **Analyst **provides key input into the strategic planning processes of IDP and supports the business on the analysis and execution of inorganic growth opportunities.

A **Full-time Permanent** opportunity based out of our Corporate Headquarters, Melbourne.

A critical position within the Strategy and Corporate Development team covering key areas below, with certain aspects having greater emphasis throughout the year depending on company priorities, deal flow, Board/Leadership meeting cadence and ASX reporting timelines.

**Insights**
- Conduct research to gain a thorough understanding of industry dynamics and stay current with emerging trends
- Monitor and report on competitor activities and deal flow

**Strategy**
- Support the analysis of strategic opportunities and provide recommendations to inform Global Leadership Team (GLT) and Board decision-making
- Play a role in the strategic development process including the 5-year plan and annual Board strategy review

**Corporate Development**
- Assess and respond to inbound opportunities as well as proactively identifying and building relationships with companies for acquisitions and partnerships aligned to customer needs, strategic initiatives and long-term strategy
- Support the execution of potential M&A transactions, including leading key work streams such as financial analysis, valuations, due diligence, documentation and preparation of Board papers
- Provide post-merger integration support for acquired business as needed

**Financial Analysis and Modelling**
- Leverage data to assess business performance and use insights to formulate strategy and plans with senior leaders
- Provide financial modelling, business case and budgeting support to the S&CD team (and other units from time to time)
- Undertake detailed financial analysis and synthesize findings for key decision-makers

**And**
- _Support the IR function:_ Update broker consensus and prepare presentations and other materials used to brief investors on performance and group strategy
- _Support the IELTS function:_ Provide Board reporting and ad hoc commercial analysis support for the IELTS business unit

**WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR**
- Tertiary qualified. Business, commerce and economics degrees likely to be most applicable but other disciplines considered.
- 3-4 years’ experience in strategy, corporate development, management consulting, professional services, venture capital or private equity
- Demonstrated capacity for creativity, strategic thinking, problem analysis and development of business cases
- Experience in producing:

- detailed 3-way (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow) financial models
- valuation analysis including discounted cash flows
- high-quality presentations, board papers, reports and other bespoke analytics to support decision-making
- Able to extract and synthesize relevant information
- Excellent written communication skills in the areas of documentation and report writing
- High level oral communication skills with demonstrated capacity to listen and check understanding
- Able to operate effectively and deliver in a project environment
- Unquestioned integrity and proven record of outstanding professional ethics
- Able to work cooperatively and collegially within a team environment
- Very good interpersonal skills to engage effectively at senior and operational levels internally

**About us**
- An ASX100 business with a 50-year heritage, IDP is a pioneer in international education services. Our_**_ _**_core business lines include student placement to Australia, US, UK, Canada, Ireland and New Zealand institutions, English-language testing and training._
- We are on a mission to build the world's leading platform and connected community to guide students along their journey to achieve their lifelong learning and career aspirations._
- As a co-owner of IELTS, we deliver the English test that is trusted by more governments, universities and organisations than any other. We also operate English language teaching schools in Southeast Asia._
- We are innovators, driven by the needs of our customers and deep data insights. Our 5,000 team members based around the world understand that our services change lives - not only of our customers, but their wider communities._

In recent years, our investment in digital technology and customer research has enhanced these personal connections, enabling us to deliver global success to more students, test-takers and our partners.

Proudly customer-first, our expert people are powered by global technology. Together, we offer unmatched services, helping local dreams become realities, all over the world.

And best yet, at 50, we are just getting started.

**Working at IDP**

We are evolving rapidly. This is an exciting time to join us as we transform the way people access global education and opportunities, through leveraging innovative technology and a creating a connected world.

At IDP, our

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