Education Strategy & Development Analyst / Associate

About the role

Constructor is building a global education group and needs an analyst to answer, on an ongoing basis, where the group should expand, which institutions to acquire or partner with, and how its institutions should operate. The role owns the analysis and recommendations; negotiation and closing are led by the Head of Strategy & Corporate Development, to whom the role reports. The immediate priority is the next campus for Constructor University, which has outgrown its Bremen campus. The title and level depend on experience.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a standing pipeline of universities, colleges, K-12 groups and campus locations across priority countries, evaluating entry models (acquisition, partnership, branch campus, repurposing) and producing country briefs on regulations, visas, market structure and operators.
• Keep in close contact with university and school leaders, operators, regulators and brokers so the group learns of opportunities and changes early.
• Lead diligence on shortlisted institutions: academic and operating model, management and ownership, accreditation and regulatory position.
• Build the financial case: normalised P&L, unit economics per student, enrolment and capacity scenarios, and valuation against comparable transactions, then form an independent recommendation and defend it with group leadership.
• Support senior management once a target moves into a transaction, including advisor coordination and post-acquisition planning.
• Study the business models of leading education groups and turn them into benchmarks, applying them to Constructor University and the group's other entities through operating-model reviews, growth and location strategy, and new programmes.
• Prepare materials for group leadership and board discussions on the education business and take on special projects.

Required profile

• 2-5 years in top-tier strategy consulting, transaction advisory or corporate development / strategy at an education or other multi-site group.
• Fluent English; other languages are very welcome.
• Experience with education institutions is a plus, not required.

Required skills

• Sharp analytical thinking and commercial judgment.
• Proactive, self-sufficient, able to build relationships with academics, operators and regulators across countries and cultures.
• Able to present and defend a recommendation to senior management.

What we offer

• Choice of work equipment (laptop, monitor, etc.).
• English classes (iTalki, $130 monthly).
• Flexible schedule, usually 09:00-18:00/19:00.
• Newborn bonus of €500 per child, patent remuneration and paid leave.
• Remote work in locations without offices; hybrid (2 days in office, 3 remote) in locations with offices.