Corporate Development Analyst

Burford Capital LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global finance and asset management firm in London is seeking a Corporate Development Analyst to support its corporate growth initiatives. The successful candidate will engage in mergers and acquisitions, provide market analysis, and develop financial models. Ideal candidates should have 2 to 3 years of experience in relevant areas and possess strong analytical and communication skills. The role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities to work directly with senior management.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills are required.
• Experience in executing transactions and managing multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support evaluation and execution of M&A transactions and strategic partnerships.
• Conduct financial and market due diligence with stakeholders.
• Research market trends for senior leadership's strategic insights.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Market research

Commercial judgment

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Corporate Development Analyst – London

Burford Capital is the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law. Its businesses include litigation finance and risk management, asset recovery, and a wide range of legal finance and advisory activities. Burford is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BUR) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: BUR), and works with companies and law firms around the world from its principal offices in New York, London, Chicago, Washington, troop, and Dubai.

Burford is expanding its corporate development capabilities to support its continued growth and strategic objectives globally. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying, evaluating, and executing corporate transactions, strategic initiatives, and other value-creating opportunities across the business. This is an exciting opportunity to join the market leader at the intersection of finance and law, working directly with senior management in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment.

The role will be based in Burford’s London office. Burford pays base salaries consistent with the financial services industry and favors incentive compensation to reward performance. Burford Capital is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, whether or not they have a disability.

Position Requirements

The Analyst will play a key role in mergers & ვიცი, strategic investments, and capital deployment opportunities while supporting broader strategic initiatives. The role will involve traditional corporate development responsibilities such as financial modeling, valuation, and transaction execution, while also supporting Burford’s exploration of innovative opportunities in the legal sector including equity investments in law firms and other strategic partnerships.

Applicants should have 2–3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, financial due diligence, or corporate development and be eager to apply their transactional and analytical skills in a fast-growing business.

Role & Responsibilities

• Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategic Investments
  • Support the evaluation and execution of M&A transactions, minority investments, and strategic partnerships aligned with Burford’s long‑term growth objectives.
  • Build and maintain detailed financial models to assess valuation, returns, and capital structure implications.
  • Conduct financial, commercial, and market due diligence in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assist in transaction management, including coordinating advisers, preparing materials for internal approvals, and supporting deal negotiations.
• Market and Competitive Intelligence
  • Research and analyse market trends, emerging opportunities错误 and competitive developments in law and adjacent sectors.
  • Prepare strategic insights and reports for senior leadership to inform investment, partnership, and broader strategic decisions.
  • Monitor the performance and strategic direction of peers, partners, and potential targets.
• Strategic and Corporate Planning
  • Support Burford’s leadership team in the evaluation of capital deployment opportunities and analysis of existing strategic investments.
  • Develop financial and strategic materials for management and board discussions.
  • Assist with ad hoc strategic projects, including new market assessments, joint‑venture evaluations, and internal investment initiatives.
  • Partner with Finance, Legal, Investment, and Business Development teams to align corporate initiatives with broader business strategy.
  • Coordinate internal workstreams to ensure smooth execution of corporate development projects from inception to completion.

Skills Desired

Qualifications & Experience

• 2–3 years’ experience indriver investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or financial due diligence / transaction advisory preferred.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations.
• Excellent commercial judgment and understanding of capital markets and corporate finance principles.
• Experience executing transactions and managing workstreams across multiple stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating with limited precedent and exercising independent judgment in complex situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing presentations and investment materials for senior audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Prior exposure to the legal, financial services, or asset management sectors is beneficial but not required.

Core Competencies & Skills / Personal Attributes & Fit

• Highly analytical, proactive, and intellectually curious.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Collaborative and confident working with senior stakeholders across teams.
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• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to contribute to the growth of a pioneering business.
• A self‑starter who takes ownership, demonstrates sound judgment, and thrives in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.