Director of Corporate Development (m/f/d)

Statista; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 100.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a leading business data platform as the Head of Corporate Development at Statista. You will be responsible for shaping strategic initiatives and leading complex projects in collaboration with executive teams. This role requires a strong strategic mindset, proven project management skills, and the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration, all within an innovative and supportive environment.

Leistungen

Work from abroad 10 days a year

Hybrid work and flexible hours

International team and social events

Career development and training opportunities

Mental health support

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience (>8 years) managing large, complex projects.
• Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with various teams.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute corporate strategies for business performance.
• Lead financial and operational analyses to support decision-making.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

Kenntnisse

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Financial Acumen

Jobbeschreibung

At Statista, we’re all about facts and data, as the world's leading business data platform. We provide reliable, easy-to-use data along with analytics products and services, empowering people worldwide to make fact-based decisions.

Founded in Hamburg in 2007, we have grown into a global company with offices in London, New York, Berlin, and Tokyo. Our ongoing growth creates new development and career opportunities for our employees.

We value and celebrate diversity. You are welcome here for who you are, regardless of where you come from, your appearance, or your preferences—whether you favor bar graphs or pie charts. Your story matters—keep writing it as part of our team.

Are you ready to join us?

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Corporate Development to lead high-impact initiatives shaping our future. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will collaborate with the C-Suite and key stakeholders to develop our strategy and lead complex, cross-functional projects.

You Will

• Develop and execute corporate strategies to improve business performance, including growth planning, cost optimization, and organizational transformation.
• Partner with the Executive Committee to identify and implement strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and support sustainable expansion.
• Lead financial and operational analyses to assess risks and opportunities, aiding executive decision-making.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives, collaborating across departments to improve processes and scalability.
• Leverage AI and emerging technologies to automate processes, increase efficiency, and gain competitive advantages.
• Align corporate development efforts with long-term business goals, including M&A activities.

You Have

• Proven experience (>8 years) managing large, complex projects in high-growth or technology-driven companies.
• A strong strategic mindset with attention to detail and a big-picture perspective.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with executive leadership, finance, product, tech, and operations teams.
• Strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and experience with data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with AI applications in business optimization and M&A is a plus.

What We Offer

Join us and benefit from our great team, culture, and shared goal of empowering people with data. Additional perks include:

• Work from abroad 10 days a year (up to 30 if your family lives abroad)
• Hybrid work and flexible hours
• International team and social events
• Career development and training opportunities
• Attractive locations and modern offices
• Mental health support through OpenUp

Some benefits apply only to the German entity and to junior-level roles or above.