Location: London, UK

Reports to: Vice President, Corporate Development (Kansas City)

Lockton Companies is seeking a high-impact, strategically minded Assistant Vice President of Corporate Development to join its newly established global Corporate Development team. This pivotal role reflects Lockton’s expanding international footprint and ambitious inorganic growth agenda.

Based in London, the AVP will serve as a key architect of Lockton’s global M&A and investment strategy, partnering with senior leaders across regions to identify, evaluate, and execute transformative transactions.

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of Lockton’s Corporate Development function from the ground up.  The successful candidate will play a central role not only in executing high-value transactions but also in designing the frameworks, tools, and best practices that will define Lockton’s approach to strategic growth for years to come.

Role Responsibilities Will Include

• Support the execution of cross-border M&A, strategic investments, and partnerships aligned with Lockton’s long-term vision.

• Develop sophisticated financial models to assess deal structure, valuation, return metrics, and scenario planning.

• Conduct deep-dive analyses of target company financials, operational performance, and strategic fit.

• Orchestrate comprehensive due diligence processes across internal teams (Legal, Tax, Finance, HR, IT, Operations) and external advisors.

• Prepare high-impact investment summaries and executive presentations for senior leadership and board-level stakeholders.

• Collectively work in the negotiation of transaction documentation alongside legal, finance, and business unit leaders.

• Support post-close integration planning and execution to ensure seamless value realization.

• Monitor and report on investment performance, providing actionable insights to executive leadership.

• Collaborate in the development/refining of the Corporate Development function’s infrastructure, including workflows, diligence templates, and SOPs.

• Stay ahead of industry trends and maintain intelligence on key players and emerging opportunities in Lockton’s strategic sectors.

Your knowledge and expertise:  

• Demonstrable experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory, or strategy consulting.

• Proven ability to build trust and influence across senior business stakeholders.

• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills (DCF, comps, precedent transactions).

• Exceptional communication skills, with a track record of producing executive-level materials.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, global environment.

• Collaborative mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Global perspective and comfort operating across time zones and cultures.

• Unwavering professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.

Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.

• Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., ACA, CFA, MBA) preferred but not required.