Corporate Finance Executive Director - London

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Is it time to use your corporate finance skills in a more meaningful way?

At UK Government Investments (UKGI), we create value for society from government’s most complex commercial interests. What we do is unique, and so are we. Wholly owned by HM Treasury (HMT), our team comprises c.150 experts who work together with Civil Servants to provide high quality corporate finance and corporate governance expertise to departments, advising in support of their policy objectives.

Working for UKGI provides a unique opportunity for talented individuals from the public and private sector to contribute to work of national importance. The work we do is challenging and fast-paced and is always significant in terms of social, economic, and political impact. Continuously interesting and often novel, our work spans sectors including: AI, defence, transport, energy security and space travel.

Within UKGI, we have undertaken a key advisory role on the most recent high-profile transactions involving government, including the return of NatWest group to the private sector, the acquisition of Royal Mail by IDS, the acquisition of OneWeb and subsequent merger with Eutelsat, the equity raise to fund the construction of Sizewell C nuclear plant and the re-acquisition of the Annington Homes estate. Our advice ranges from responding to major private sector mergers and acquisitions, moving companies into and out of public ownership and helping departments deliver financial transactions with the private sector to supporting companies in distress,.

About You

You will be a well-rounded corporate finance leader who can demonstrate deep expertise in their field. You will typically have operated at Director or Managing Director (or equivalent level) within a corporate finance advisory firm, investment bank or in-house M&A team, working on a range of transactions. Experience gained whilst operating at a senior level in M&A, the Infrastructure sector (including major projects), capital markets or private equity would be desirable.

You should be able to evidence:
• A deep technical knowledge of Corporate Finance, including in the design and structuring of transactions and the valuation of businesses and assets, with the drive to develop in new areas if required by the projects and teams you are assigned to.
• Strong commercial judgement, with the ability to devise and execute strategies to deliver complex corporate finance transactions, including advising on and leading negotiations.
• Sophisticated stakeholder management skills, with an ability to develop strong relationships across government at the most senior levels to support sound decision making.
• The ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to a senior and time limited audience.
• Experience in providing leadership and strategic direction to teams across a set of workstreams, with a focus on setting a framework which generates high performance.
• Experience of working through high levels of ambiguity and process to get things done and supporting the team(s) you lead to do the same.
• An ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively, with a focus on driving outcomes across the organisation to support UKGI’s wider strategic aims.
• A proactive approach to empowering and developing all members of your team(s), ensuring a high level of performance whilst also supporting their wellbeing.

Diversity Statement

UKGI has a strong commitment to equality and diversity. Our aim is to be an open and inclusive organisation, recruiting and retaining diverse, talented and high-performing people who support and develop one another.

UKGI is a Disability Confident Employer. This means we’ve been recognised as an employer which is confident and leading the way in recruiting and retaining staff with disabilities. We will offer an interview to any applicants with a disability who have indicated they wish to take part in the disability confident scheme, provided they meet the essential criteria for the post set out in the person specification. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your application.

UKGI is also part of the ‘Great Place to Work for Veterans’ initiative. This means that as part of our commitment to diversity and equality in our recruitment and retention policy, we will offer an interview to any eligible applicants from His Majesty’s Armed Forces provided they meet the essential criteria for the post set out in the person specification. Please indicate on your application that you wish for your application to be considered as part of this initiative.

In line with company policy, we will be employing a hybrid working model based, with 40% of your time being home-based. At UKGI we place a high degree of value on work life balance and as such applications from individuals seeking flexible working, reduced hours contracts and job shares are also actively encouraged.

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How to apply

If you would like to be challenged by genuinely fascinating work in an environment where work life balance is taken seriously, please apply online with a CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the criteria of the role.