Vice President, Corporate Development

Posted:
8/13/2025, 10:58:57 PM

Location(s):
England, United Kingdom ⋅ London, England, United Kingdom

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

Key Responsibilities

  • Origination & Relationship Development – Source acquisition opportunities through outreach, networking, conferences and our existing industry relationships. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of proprietary leads.
  • Transaction Leadership – Manage transactions from first contact to integration handoff, including valuation, financial modelling, due diligence, negotiation and internal investment approvals.
  • Market & Pipeline Management – Track and report on pipeline activity, transaction progress and post-close performance.
  • Strategic Insight – Monitor software market trends to identify opportunities that align with Harris’ growth objectives.
  • Leadership – Guiding and inspiring direct reports.

Qualifications & Experience

  • 7+ years’ experience in Corporate Development, M&A, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Venture Capital or M&A consulting, ideally in the software sector.
  • Proven track record in both transaction sourcing/origination and full-cycle execution.
  • Advanced financial modelling skills and strong commercial judgement.
  • Exceptional relationship building, negotiation and communication abilities.
  • Willingness to travel (up to 25%).

What We Offer

  • The opportunity to lead multiple transactions annually in a high-performing, acquisitive environment.
  • A collaborative, low-ego culture where entrepreneurial thinking is rewarded.
  • Direct impact on the long-term growth of a market-leading portfolio.

    Key Responsibilities

  • Origination & Relationship Development – Source acquisition opportunities through outreach, networking, conferences and our existing industry relationships. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of proprietary leads.
  • Transaction Leadership – Manage transactions from first contact to integration handoff, including valuation, financial modelling, due diligence, negotiation and internal investment approvals.
  • Market & Pipeline Management – Track and report on pipeline activity, transaction progress and post-close performance.
  • Strategic Insight – Monitor software market trends to identify opportunities that align with Harris’ growth objectives.
  • Leadership – Guiding and inspiring direct reports.
  • Qualifications & Experience

  • 7+ years’ experience in Corporate Development, M&A, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Venture Capital or M&A consulting, ideally in the software sector.
  • Proven track record in both transaction sourcing/origination and full-cycle execution.
  • Advanced financial modelling skills and strong commercial judgement.
  • Exceptional relationship building, negotiation and communication abilities.
  • Willingness to travel (up to 25%).
  • What We Offer

  • The opportunity to lead multiple transactions annually in a high-performing, acquisitive environment.
  • A collaborative, low-ego culture where entrepreneurial thinking is rewarded.
  • Direct impact on the long-term growth of a market-leading portfolio.