Corporate Development Manager

Corporate Development Manager

Location: Airton House, Airton Road, Tallaght

Job Code: AP-CDM/43

# of openings: 1

Description





Corporate Development Manager







Location: Dublin, Ireland







Overview:



Paddy Power is a leading betting and gaming business with multi channel complexity (online, 300+ shops in the UK and Ireland; growing telephone and mobile channels) and with operations which have been developed through a variety of strategies in Ireland & the UK, Australia and France (organic, acquisition and partnership respectively).



The Corporate Development Manager will work alongside business channel managers, in a small team with responsibility for delivery of the full life cycle of acquisitions, partnerships and other commercial transactions. This is an exciting role for a person with strong commercial acumen and corporate transaction history.



The role will involve:



building a comprehensive knowledge of the betting and gaming industry, competitors and markets

identification of opportunities through structured analysis, networking and assistance from business managers within Paddy Power

the appraisal of specific proposals including, as appropriate, full due diligence

negotiation of deal terms with third parties

overseeing the completion of legal documentation

The role will suit:



a structured thinker who through thorough analysis and clear communication, informs the organization and builds consensus

someone with a high degree of fluency in financial statements, company valuation, financial modelling and commercial legal agreements

someone with strong commercial and business model acumen (previous exposure to both successful and unsuccessful eCommerce businesses would be a distinct advantage)

a team player who strives to maximize their value to their colleagues and displays appropriate maturity in doing so

an individual who is comfortable with dealing with external parties whether they be deal counterparts, advisors (legal, tax, accounting), customers or suppliers

a self starter who embraces travel and networking in order to discover and develop opportunities

Candidate Profile:



Experience & Competencies:



Minimum of 5 years experience in venture capital, private equity, corporate finance and/or strategy consulting

Experience in negotiating and closing corporate acquisitions and/or strategic partnerships

Experience in valuing companies (particularly eCommerce businesses) in the context of broad investment criteria

Strong financial and strategic analytical skills

Personal:



Good attention to detail

Curious and patient

Sound commercial judgement and instincts

Strong communication and presentation skills (written and spoken)

Motivated & high energy

Articulate, persuasive and authoritative

Results driven

Desire to live and work in Dublin

Willingness to undertake extensive travel

Qualifications:



Educated to Bachelors/Masters degree level in a quantitative or business related discipline

CFA or MBA

High academic achievement

Compensation and Benefits:



Compensation and benefits will be commensurate with the quality and experience of the successful candidate