[Hiring] Manager, Corporate Development @Cengage Group

Role Description

The Corporate Development team is a small, high-profile team based remotely (ET). The team is responsible for all M&A activity (acquisitions and disposals), minority investments and select strategic partnerships across Cengage Group. We work closely with the Cengage Group executive team as well as senior management across our business divisions and corporate functions. The Manager of Corporate Development will assist with the end-to-end M&A process including:

• Target research
• Due diligence
• Financial valuation
• Deal execution

Where you'll work: open to remote US-based candidates able to work during Eastern time zone business hours. This role reports to the VP, Corporate Development based in the NYC area. Occasional travel (up to 10%) may be required for projects and conferences.

What you will do:

• Lead on financial models, in collaboration with business and finance teams
• Support end-to-end M&A transactions, including due diligence, valuation, development of business case, deal execution and legal documents
• Manage interactions during transaction process with internal working group, external advisors, and seller/target
• Develop and maintain potential acquisition target list, by working with business division leadership to understand strategic growth priorities
• Support with drafting Investment Memos for Cengage Group executives and Board

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree, preferably in a relevant field such as business or finance
• 3-5 years relevant work experience in investment banking, M&A advisory, private equity, corporate development/M&A
• Prior experience at an education, media or technology firm is useful but not required
• M&A due diligence and deal execution experience
• Strong financial and valuation modeling skills and understanding of financial statements
• Strategic and analytical thinking, solid project management and problem-solving skills
• Effective communications skills, written and verbal, with the ability to develop rapport and credibility across the organization and convey analysis and proposals succinctly
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail and focus on outcomes, who is also highly collaborative and able to lead cross-functional teams

Benefits

• Comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower employees
• Eligibility to participate in the company’s discretionary incentive bonus program
• 15% Annual: Individual Target bonus
• Base pay range: $101,900.00 - $132,450.00 USD

Company Description

Cengage, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.