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, LanguageCert C2 LTE or C2 IESOL 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 am