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Intern UK - Corporate Development - London Based

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Pearson

Mar 29, 2024

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Starts on Jun 02
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
  • £25.6K
  • London

Requirements

  • Second or final year student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance / Economics / Accounting / Business or a related field.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in financial analysis and modelling.
  • Excellent research skills, with the ability to gather, analyse, and synthesize information from various sources.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, can present complex ideas clearly and concisely.
  • Self-starter, detail-oriented with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritises effectively.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
  • Prior internship experience in investment banking, M&A / corporate finance advisory, strategy consulting, or related fields is a plus.
  • Expected to be in the office 2 to 3x a week on specific days.

Responsibilities

  • Corporate Development is a small, high-profile team, reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer and responsible for:
  • setting the M&A strategy and managing all acquisitions, disposals (end-to-end)
  • supporting on corporate finance matters (e.g. shareholder returns, defence & activism).
  • We have a significant amount of exposure to the Pearson CEO, CFO and other Board directors, and we work very closely with the Pearson Executive team and senior management in all our business units, together with a central Deal Operations team who drive integration and separation activities resulting from our transactions.
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Pearson

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At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to add life to a lifetime of learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That’s why our c.20,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world’s leading learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are.