Assistant Director Business Strategy & M&A

Organization Brief

GUS Global Services is the Indian arm of Global University Systems, a Netherlands-based organisation. GUS Global provides services to its academic partners, including UPES and Pearl Academy in India.

You may check our company website https://www.gusindia.global/ for more details about who we are.

Role Overview

AD – Business Strategy & M&A

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects and initiatives from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Drive evaluation of partnerships, investments, and M&A opportunities, including market scans, financial assessments, and due diligence.
• Conduct market, industry, and competitor analyses to identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of strategic priorities.
• Track and report progress on key initiatives, highlighting risks, challenges, and mitigation plans.
• Prepare high-quality presentations, business cases, and strategy documents for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBA or equivalent postgraduate degree from a reputed institution.
• Relevant experience in business strategy, corporate strategy, management consulting, or investment/M&A roles.
• Demonstrated track record of leading cross-functional strategic initiatives.
• Strong financial acumen, with exposure to valuation, deal structuring, or due diligence preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in education, services, or digital sectors is a plus.