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Manager, Corporate Development (Remote)

Cengage Learning Holdings II, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

2 Locations

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• The Manager of Corporate Development is a high-impact role responsible for driving mergers and acquisitions, minority investments, and strategic partnerships across Cengage Group, directly supporting the company’s mission to empower learners through education innovation.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include leading financial modeling, supporting end-to-end M&A transactions (due diligence, valuation, business case development, deal execution), managing internal and external stakeholder interactions, maintaining acquisition target lists, and drafting investment memos for executives and the Board.
• The Corporate Development team is a small, remote-based (ET) unit that works closely with the executive team and senior leadership across business divisions, operating with high visibility and influence in shaping Cengage’s strategic growth.
• In this role, you will develop advanced financial and valuation modeling skills, gain end-to-end M&A deal execution experience, strengthen cross-functional leadership and communication abilities, and contribute directly to strategic decisions that impact millions of learners worldwide.

🎯 Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in business, finance, or a related field
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, M&A advisory, private equity, or corporate development
• Strong financial and valuation modeling skills with proficiency in analyzing financial statements
• Experience with M&A due diligence and deal execution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to convey complex analysis clearly and build credibility across teams
• Self-starter mindset with strong attention to detail, project management, and problem-solving abilities

🏖️ Benefits

• Participation in Cengage’s discretionary incentive bonus program with a target of 15% annual bonus
• Comprehensive Total Rewards package including health, wellness, and financial benefits (as per company philosophy)
• Remote work flexibility within U.S. Eastern Time Zone business hours
• Opportunity for occasional travel (up to 10%) for projects and industry conferences
• Commitment to inclusion, belonging, and equitable hiring practices with accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities

Skills & Technologies

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About Cengage Learning Holdings II, Inc.

Cengage provides higher education course materials, digital learning platforms, and e-textbooks. Its offerings include MindTap, WebAssign, and Cengage Unlimited, serving colleges, universities, students, and lifelong learners worldwide.

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