Corporate Development Analyst

ABOUT TIDE

At Tide we help SMEs save time (and money) in the running of their businesses by not only offering business accounts and related banking services, but also a comprehensive set of highly usable and connected administrative solutions from invoicing to accounting.

Tide is transforming the small business banking market with over 1.6 million members globally across the UK, India, Germany and France. Using advanced technology, all solutions are designed with SMEs in mind. With quick onboarding, low fees and innovative features, we thrive on making data-driven decisions to help SMEs save both time and money.

Tide facts:

• Tide is available for UK, Indian, German and French SMEs
• Over 1.6 million members: 800,000 UK and 800,000 in India and growing rapidly
• Over $200 million raised in funding
• Over 2500 Tideans globally - we’re diversity champions!
• We have offices in Central London, with a member support and technology centre in Sofia, Bulgaria, technology centres in Serbia, Romania, Lithuania and Hyderabad and offices in Gurugram and New Delhi, India

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking to hire a Corporate Development Analyst. You will be the third member of the CorpDev team, driving Tide’s M&A, Capital Raising and Strategy (including international expansion) efforts.

This is an exceptional opportunity: you will work alongside Tide’s executive team, playing an instrumental role in shaping Tide’s growth. 

You’ll be joining at an inflection point for the business - in the last few months, Tide has:

• Been backed by TPG Rise at a unicorn valuation
• Launched in France (our fourth market)
• Crossed 1.6m users globally  

As a Corporate Development Analyst you’ll be:

• Sourcing and working on all aspects of executing M&A transactions, including coordinating due diligence, financial modelling, negotiation and integration planning
• Driving fundraising activities, including primary equity raises, secondary transactions and debt issuances
• Managing investor relations and supporting our current investors
• Working with Tide’s leadership on strategic and product initiatives
• Shaping Tide’s financial strategy and international expansion

 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Experience working in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Management Consulting or strategic functions of a fast growing technology company.
• Proven analytical capabilities; the ability to use data to develop theses around markets, products and acquisition targets.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to drive projects collaboratively and communicate effectively at cross-functional levels.
• Financial modelling experience, preferably for financial services and/or technology driven business models - even better if you are familiar with unit economics
• Attention to detail and ability to build trust with management teams, senior leadership stakeholders and investors.
• Self motivated, with drive to work independently when required and proactively generate ideas. 
• Ability to work in fast paced and unstructured environments, outside the hierarchy of an advisory firm; to take guidance but not to rely on it.
• Critical judgement and a contrarian tilt: the ability to test claims, the confidence to challenge them where appropriate and a willingness to offer novel ideas (supported by robust analysis) 

 

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN

• Time Off – Generous annual leave on top of bank holidays.

• Parental Leave – Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support your family journey.

• Sabbatical – Extended unpaid and paid leave options after completing milestone years with Tide.

• Access to salary sacrifice benefits – like nursery savings and Cycle to Work discounts

• Health Insurance – Comprehensive Private family insurance plan.

• Life & Accident Cover – Comprehensive accidental and life insurance protection.

• Mental Wellbeing – Access to therapy sessions, courses, meditations, and workshops.

• Retirement Planning – Build your retirement fund faster with Tide’s pension scheme.

• Volunteering & Development Days – Paid days annually for volunteering or personal growth.

• Learning & Development – Annual budget for books, courses, coaching, and more.

• WOO (Work Outside the Office) – Work from abroad for up to 90 days annually.

• Home Office Setup – Contribution towards setting up your home office

• Laptop Ownership – Keep your old laptop and get a new one when it’s time for a replacement.

• Snacks & Meals – Daily breakfast spread with all-day coffee, tea, and juices..

   

   

 

TIDEAN WAYS OF WORKING

At Tide, we champion a flexible workplace model that supports both in-person and remote work to cater to the specific needs of our different teams. 

While remote work is supported, we believe in the power of face-to-face interactions to foster team spirit and collaboration. Our offices are designed as hubs for innovation and team-building, where we encourage regular in-person gatherings to foster a strong sense of community.

TIDE IS A PLACE FOR EVERYONE

At Tide, we believe that we can only succeed if we let our differences enrich our culture. Our Tideans come from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. We consider everyone irrespective of their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity or differently-abled status. We celebrate diversity in our workforce as a cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to a broad spectrum of ideas and backgrounds is what enables us to build products that resonate with our members’ diverse needs and lives. 

We are One Team and foster a transparent and inclusive environment, where everyone’s voice is heard.

 

At Tide, we thrive on diversity, embracing various backgrounds and experiences. We welcome all individuals regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Our inclusive culture is key to our success, helping us build products that meet our members' diverse needs. We are One Team, committed to transparency and ensuring everyone’s voice is heard.

• Tide does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
• All official Tide job opportunities are listed exclusively on our Careers Page and applications should be submitted through this channel.
• Communication from Tide will only come from an official @tide.co email address.
• Tide does not work with agencies or recruiters without prior formal engagement, and we do not authorize third parties to make job offers on our behalf.

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