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

The AD – Business Strategy & M&A will be part of the CEO’s office, responsible for driving strategic initiatives, supporting decision-making, and ensuring execution of high-impact projects. The role will include evaluating and executing opportunities in business strategy, partnerships, and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) to enable innovation and growth in the higher education space.

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