Strategy & Corporate Development Senior Associate (Fintech)

TL;DR

Strategy & Corporate Development Senior Associate (Fintech): Driving hirify.global's growth through M&A, portfolio purchases, and lending partnerships with an accent on strategic assessment and commercial due diligence. Focus on executing the inorganic growth agenda, financial modelling, and integrating acquired opportunities into business-as-usual performance.

Location: Hybrid, London Office

Company

hirify.global is the UK's fastest-growing fintech firm focused on providing financial services to established SMEs.

What you will do

• Lead discrete workstreams for M&A, portfolio purchases, and market expansion projects.
• Apply a consulting-style strategic toolkit for market sizing, competitor benchmarking, and business case development.
• Manage end-to-end transaction execution, including commercial due diligence, valuation, and negotiation support.
• Drive post-completion integration to translate deal theses into practical workplans and KPIs.
• Conduct research on UK banking, SME lending, and macroeconomic trends to support strategic recommendations.
• Prepare concise, high-impact reports and investor materials for Executive and Board-level decision-making.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of professional experience, with a strong preference for top-tier strategy consulting (e.g., MBB).
• Expertise in structured problem solving, hypothesis-driven analysis, and commercial judgement.
• Strong quantitative and financial analysis skills, including Excel modelling and valuation concepts.
• Exposure to M&A, commercial due diligence, or post-merger integration planning.
• Excellent PowerPoint and written communication skills for senior-ready materials.
• Must be based in or able to work from the London office (Hybrid).

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to accommodate individual needs.
• Private health cover and life assurance.
• Pension contributions and a discretionary bonus scheme.
• Family-friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave.
• Full onboarding support and continuous professional development opportunities.