Corporate Development Associate / Senior Associate (Athens-based, on-site)

Are you interested in working with a leading education technology player, the global leader in the assessment and certification of the professional skills industry with a presence in more than 200 countries worldwide? If so, this is your chance to apply now! 📥

PeopleCert is looking for a Corporate Development Associate / Senior Associate who will join the Corporate Development Department. As a Corporate Development Associate / Senior Associate, you will play a key role in supporting PeopleCert's Corporate Development strategy, identifying and evaluating M&A opportunities, and supporting the execution of M&A transactions. PeopleCert is the first Greek Unicorn with a strong M&A strategy to support the goal of growing 40% YoY.

As a Corporate Development Associate / Senior Associate your tasks will include the following:

• Supporting the corporate development team in sourcing, evaluating and analyzing potential M&A opportunities, including financial analysis, company valuation, market analysis, and due diligence
• Working with cross-functional teams to develop and execute the M&A process, including negotiation, structuring, and documentation of transactions
• Developing financial models and conducting sensitivity analyses to assess the financial impact of potential transactions
• Conducting research on industry trends, market dynamics, and potential acquisition targets to support the company's strategic growth initiatives
• Preparing presentations and other materials for executive leadership and board meetings related to M&A opportunities
• Working with legal and finance teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies

What we look for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics
• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• 4-6 years’ experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Development, Transaction Services, Consulting or Private Equity
• Proven experience in M&A and Due Diligence activities is a prerequisite
• Excellent command of the English language (C2 level certification is desired, or certificate would be a plus). Good knowledge of other languages, will be considered an asset
• Excellent IT skills, ECDL Core/Expert certification will be considered an asset
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication skills
• Strong analytical capabilities and advanced financial modelling skills
• Team-playing approach and stakeholder management skills
• Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration package 💲
• Work in an international, dynamic and fun atmosphere 💯
• Two free vouchers for all certifications from PeopleCert's Portfolio per year for all employees 🎓
• Huge learning experience in using best practices and global environment 📈
• Constant personal and professional development 🥇

If you want to become a member of our international, dynamic and agile team that creates world leading software products, then we should certainly like to hear from you!

About PeopleCert

PeopleCert is a global leader in assessment and certification of professional skills, partnering with multi-national organizations and government bodies for the development & delivery of standardized exams. Delivering exams across 200 countries and in 25 languages over its state-of-the-art assessment technology, PeopleCert enables professionals to boost their careers and realize their life ambitions.

Quality, Innovation, Passion, Integrity are the core values which guide everything we do.

Our offices in UK, Greece, and Cyprus boast a culture of diversity, where everyone is different, yet everyone fits in. All of us at PeopleCert are committed to the reflection of the diversity and inclusion of our customers and the communities in which we do business.

Working on Home Office (HO) Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

Any person who is engaged by PeopleCert to work on the SELT service must undergo a Background Check (the results of which must be acceptable to PeopleCert and the HO) prior to commencing their SELT duties. All SELT personnel will be required to complete a declaration (provided by PeopleCert) where the existence of any criminal record and/or bankruptcy must be declared.

If working on the SELT service in the UK, background checks will include:

• A basic or enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

• Right to Work in the UK check (including nationality, identity and place of residence)

• HO security check (Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) or Counter Terrorist Check (CTC)

• Financial background check

• Employment reference check.

• If working on the SELT service anywhere in the world (outside of the UK) personnel will undergo background checks that are equivalent to those stated for the UK.

In addition, if personnel are required to speak to SELT candidates they must be appropriately skilled in English language and, where SELT services are provided anywhere in the world (outside of the UK), the official language of the relevant country.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.