Times Of India - Corporate Development Manager - Strategic M&A & Investments

About the Role:

We are seeking an analytical and business savvy professional to support our Corporate Development team in evaluating and executing strategic M&A and financial investments across our internet-business portfolio. You will conduct in- depth analysis, streamline deal execution, and support deal activities to accelerate Times's growth.

Key Responsibilities:

- Define and articulate clear investment thesis, establish target criteria, and use them to source high-fit opportunities in line with our strategic roadmap.

- Collaborate on deal sourcing: research, screen, and qualify high- potential M&A and investment opportunities tailored to our strategic roadmap.

- Build and maintain detailed financial models (DCF, LBO, scenario, and sensitivity analyses) to assess valuations and forecast operational performance.

- Conduct comprehensive due diligence (financial, commercial, and management), liaise with external advisors, and summarize key findings for executive review.

- Support integration planning and execution: defining KPIs, tracking synergy realisation, and feeding insights back into future deal flow.

- Provide strategic market/competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, business opportunities, and potential partnerships.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA/CFA/CA is a plus.

- 2-5 years' experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, corporate development, or corporate finance, ideally within Internet/tech sector

- Advanced financial modelling, valuation, and quantitative analysis skills; proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and data tools.

- Strong business acumen: ability to connect strategic priorities with financial outcomes.

- Excellent problem- solving, attention to detail, and ability to work across teams in fast- paced, ambiguous environments.

- Outstanding communication, collaboration, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

What You will Gain:

- Hands- on exposure to high- impact strategic deals and investments in India's leading Internet ecosystem.

- Cross- functional collaboration with leaders across product, tech, finance, legal, and external advisors.

- Opportunity to influence Times's trajectory and deepen strategic, financial, and industry expertise.