JOB TITLE: Head of Group Corporate Finance & International SALARY: £130,671 - £169,103 LOCATION(S): London HOURS: Full-time WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of our office sites About this opportunity An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced and motivated individual to lead the Group's Corporate Finance & International unit. This senior role encompasses two key responsibilities: Strategic Oversight of M&A Activities: Leading all aspects of all financial matters related to M&A activities to achieve the Group's strategic objectives. Management of International Legacy Portfolio: Leading the management and resolution of the International Legacy Portfolio. As the Head of Group Corporate Finance & International, you will provide strategic advice to Group Corporate Development and Divisional Finance teams on the financial aspects of LBG's prospective M&A deals and strategic equity investments. This role offers significant exposure to high-level strategic decision-making and the opportunity to shape the future of LBG by driving the Bank's inorganic strategy. This position has 4 direct reports, all based in London. This is a unique opportunity to make a substantial impact, build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the organization, and be at the forefront of corporate finance solutions. Responsibilities: Lead and mentor the Group Corporate Finance & International team, fostering a high-performance culture. Develop and implement strategic plans for M&A activities and legacy portfolio management. Provide strategic financial advice to senior management. Oversee the finance work stream for each transaction, ensuring rigorous financial due diligence, collaborating and challenging Group Corporate Development and business areas in implementing inorganic projects. Conduct and review quantitative and qualitative analysis of business valuations to ensure comprehensive assessment of financial risks and impacts, including tax and capital considerations. Develop and review accounting treatments for acquisitions in compliance with relevant IFRS standards. Lead the management and mitigation of tail risks from disposed international businesses, developing and driving optimal solutions for country exits and project management through to liquidation. Why Lloyds Banking Group We're on an exciting journey to transform our Group and the way we're shaping finance for good. We're focusing on the future, investing in our technologies, workplaces, and colleagues to make our Group a great place for everyone. Including you. What you'll need: Extensive experience in corporate finance, M&A, and strategic financial management. Proven leadership and team management skills. Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities. Excellent collaborator management and interpersonal skills. Recognized financial qualification (ACA, CFA, ACCA, etc.). Experience in high-pressure environments and project management. Strong commercial awareness and ability to provide strategic insights. And any experience of these would be useful: In-depth knowledge of banking products and regulatory requirements. Visionary leader with a strategic mentality. Energetic, proactive, and able to act on own initiative. Strong attention to detail and ability to perform under pressure. Eager to learn, challenge, and drive continuous improvement. About working for us Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups. We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know. We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: A generous pension contribution of up to 15% An annual performance-related bonus Share schemes including free shares Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies Want to do amazing work, that's interesting and makes a difference to millions of people? Join our journey.